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Security and peace of mind is something we all strive for, and key concern shared by most people in the world is how best they can preserve their wealth. Gold's ability to maintain a high value over the long term makes it a very popular investment for those looking to safeguard their wealth against inflation and economic turbulence.

Below we explore the various forms and methods of investing in gold, giving you the necessary information to make the right decisions for your future.

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20 Facts about gold

Gold has been a part of human history for centuries. From jewellery to coins, Egyptians to the modern day - Gold has been a highly sought precious metal. Below you'll find 20 interesting facts about Gold that you might not have known. . . ..... Gold - Element . Gold …

24 carat gold

Carat is a unit of measurement to determine the purity of gold. Under this system, the composition of gold metal is divided into twenty four parts. If virtually all the parts of the metal are composed of pure gold, it is labelled 24 carat gold. The word carat is thought …

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Allocated Gold

There are many ways you can pin your money on gold, however not all of them allow you the privilege of physically owning the gold in which you have invested. Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), for example, effectively allow investors to bet on the movement of the gold price, without owning …

Allocated vs Unallocated Gold

Many investors in precious metals will find themselves asking the question - what is the difference between allocated and unallocated gold? Below we have compiled a list of some of the pros and cons of the two popular forms of bullion investment in order to allow you to make the …

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Best long-term investments

Many of us are taking the time to think ahead when it comes to our finances, and long-term investments offer the best ways to both protect and nurture your future nest-egg. Gold is one of the best long-term investments you could make; gold investment is simple, and the long-term performance …

Best way to invest 100k

For a large investment of £50,000 to £100,000, no investor should overlook the safe-haven asset of gold. Not only can gold help diversify and protect your portfolio, it has also historically outperformed many other investment vehicles. Buying gold online with BullionByPost is simple, secure and discreet. You will own a …

Best way to invest 10k

If you’re looking for the best way to invest £10,000, then gold could be the ideal asset for you. Physical gold has outperformed many other investment vehicles over the years; with higher returns, lower trading difficulty, and full control for you, the investor. No one can say for certain what …

Best way to invest 20k

With a £20,000 nest egg, you could easily benefit from investing in gold. Gold is a safe-haven asset, but has also outperformed many other investment vehicles in recent years, making it one of the best ways to invest 20k. In terms of return on investment, gold is one of the …

Buy gold on eBay

As well as ordering through our website, you can now buy gold, silver and platinum bullion bars and coins via our shop on eBay. Purchasing gold bullion is an excellent way to secure your wealth by buying a trusted commodity that will maintain its high value when other markets are …

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Cash for gold and silver

You can get hard cash for gold, or cash for silver, in almost every form - bars, coins, jewellery, trinkets, or scrap of any kind, even tooth filling! BullionByPost, however, do not accept unhallmarked items, gold plate, dust or grain and watches. . Bullion dealers BullionByPost buy gold and silver …

CBOE Volatility Index

The 'Volatility Index' (ticker symbol: VIX) is a prediction of the expected volatility in the stock market, and is operated by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). The VIX is also commonly referred to as the “Fear Index” or “Fear Gauge” by traders and analysts, and is used by some …

Commodity Market

Gold, unlike virtually every other commodity, has a value far beyond its applications in industry. You can track the current and historical prices of gold and other precious metals in Pounds, US dollars and Euros on our Price Chart pages. . What is a commodity? . Commodities, such as gold …

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Gold as an investment

Whether you’re a seasoned investor, or someone looking towards investing in their future for the first time, gold is an excellent place to start. Long-term, safe assets are the perfect way to protect your savings against the uncertain economic times that have dominated the beginning of this century. Below is …

Gold bar facts

Which gold bar to buy? . Ounce for ounce, the cheapest way to buy gold is in the form of bars, and the bigger the bar the better the value. This is simply because bars are easier to manufacture than coins and large bars are just as easy to make …

Gold finance

Gold traders . BullionByPost provides private investors with simple and transparent online access to trade on the bullion markets. We are the UK's number one online bullion dealer, based on Experian Hitwise figures, and with over 330,000 orders delivered we give some of the lowest prices for trading and storing …

Gold fund

A gold fund is a form of gold investment, usually combining several different investment vehicles, and is generally intended as speculative way of trading gold. This can involve buying bullion, ETFs, investing in gold mining companies, or a combination of the three. Though many gold funds claim to offer investors …

Gold mining stocks vs Physical gold

Physical bullion is not the only way to gain exposure to the gold price. As well as unallocated accounts, ETFs, and paper gold, investment in mining companies is another huge industry that depends on demand for the precious metal. Although this is not strictly the same as buying gold, the …

Gold vs Stocks

Stocks have long been seen as a popular investment method, offering high potential returns, but with high risks attached. Investment Gold, however, can offer a long-term, safer alternative. As a mixed portfolio especially, no investor should overlook the opportunities of gold. . Why Buy Gold? . Gold is typically seen …

Good investments for beginners

If you’re a beginner, looking to make your first investment, it can be a daunting prospect. Deciding what to invest in is difficult enough, but many investments can be complicated to set up and understand. At BullionByPost we believe precious metals, such as gold and silver, are a good investment …

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How does gold investment work?

Gold is one of the simplest assets to invest in. Other investments, even including other commodities, are often much more complicated. The introduction of management funds and banks increases third-party risk, and takes control away from you. A private investor looking to put money into a commodity, such as oil …

How to invest in gold for beginners

. Newcomers to gold investment can be assured they are embarking on a well-trodden path. Because of its great scarcity, gold has always been a medium of exchange and a store of wealth. Unlike most paper assets, gold can never fall to zero value. Gold investment can seem like a …

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Investing for grandchildren

. Many grandparents wish to give their grandchildren financial assistance, by investing money now to help them in the future. Although there are a number of options out there, few investments have the pure memorability and fun factor of gold and other precious metals, and few offer the same tax-free …

Investing in precious metals

Why do people invest in precious metals? There are so many ways to invest your hard-earned money, and so many banks or brokers offering regular returns on your initial investment. In a world that is dominated by a desire to accumulate more, where new technologies and practices are revered, it …

Investment companies

Before choosing a gold investment company, we have a number of useful pages on the general subject of gold investment: How to invest in gold Is gold a good investment? The Ultimate Guide to Gold Investment After considering all the pro and cons, if you conclude it is right for …

Is gold a safe investment?

A major concern for anyone with money is how to keep hold of it. Investors will often look to maximise the safety of their wealth but with so many options available to us today it can be difficult to know how to do this effectively. Bullion is a popular asset …

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London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) prices

The London Bullion Market is administered by The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) . It is by far the largest global centre for over the counter wholesale transactions of gold and silver, followed by New York, Zurich and Tokyo. Most of the members of the administering LBMA are major international …

Low premium gold bullion

BullionByPost sell quality gold, silver and precious metal investment coins and bars - all at low premiums. Like all bullion dealers, we trade at a premium, selling slightly over the market price, and buying back just under. Our premiums, on a huge range of coins and bars from LMBA recognised …

Low-risk investments

In a world of growing economic uncertainty, investors are clamouring for low-risk investments to protect their wealth, and precious metals like gold and silver could be the answer. . Low-risk investments 2019 . The high-risk, high-reward nature of the stock market has grown too great for many investors to seriously …

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Owning gold bullion bars and coins

Physical gold gives buyers total ownership of their investment. It has long been recognised as a means of protecting wealth and hedging investment risk. In contrast to other forms of gold ownership, investors in the physical metal do not rely on banks, governments or financial trusts such as Exchange Trading …

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Palladium coins

Few Palladium coins have been minted. Investors looking to invest in Palladium, or its more costly near metal: Platinum, have limited options when compared to gold and silver. There is however a large range of bars in both metals. . Sierra Leone and Tonga issued the first Palladium coins in …

Paper Gold investment

What is Paper Gold? . Paper gold is an asset designed to reflect the market spot price of gold despite not actually being gold. It is defined as a derivative of the gold market. Holding paper gold enables investors to get exposure to the price of gold without having to …

Portfolio diversification

Portfolio diversification is the practice in which an investor spreads their investments across a range of assets or investment vehicles. The approach isn't intended to maximise returns; it is undertaken to try and reduce risk, and limit the impact of volatility. By doing this, investors help protect their money from …

Precious metal investment coins

Precious metal coins are currently being minted as investment coins rather than circulation currency. The last gold circulation currency was issued in 1930's. Current legal tender investment coins have a face value far below that of their worth as metal. For example, the British Double Sovereign, with a face value …

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Small investments

When thinking of investing, many people believe you need huge sums of money to get started. The reality is quite different; you don’t need to be rich to begin investing, and gold and silver can be a great way to start making small investments. Whether you have £100, £1,000 or …

Smart Investment

To build a portfolio of assets you need a smart investment. Gold is a popular investment, but precious metal or bullion investment is not restricted to gold. There are other metals deserving consideration. You should be taking account of silver, palladium and platinum, and analysing their market values - against …

Spot price definition

The spot price is defined as the price paid to buy or sell a security, commodity, or currency for immediate payment and delivery. The spot price is determined by supply and demand on the market at that time, and is in a constant state of flux. Spot price is sometimes …

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Tax-free investments

All investors set out with the intent of making the most of their money, and tax can be one of the quickest ways of seeing an investment’s value plummet. Whether through income earned, or the sale of an asset, tax can see your money taken away. A tax-free investment is …

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Unallocated Gold

While allocated gold becomes your physical, ‘allocated’ property when purchased, unallocated gold is gold in which you invest, but do not actually own. It remains the property of the bank or organisation, and makes up their physical liquid reserve to be sold off in times of a liquidity crisis in …

Understanding the gold market

The 'gold market’ is an international digital network of gold trading. There are two types of trading: physical and ETFs - Exchange Traded Funds. . Physical Gold In the case of physical gold, actual bullion changes hands between the buyer and the seller. Gold from mines, or scrap gold, is …

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Wealth protection investment

Preserving your future wealth is a matter of sensible financial planning. There are investment strategies you can take to minimise the effects of events that may threaten the wealth you hope to enjoy or pass to your children. The greatest investment benefits are to be gained in the stocks and …

What is the COMEX?

The COMEX is the principal market in which precious metals contracts are traded. The COMEX is administered by the CME Group, which oversees around 3 billion options and future, making it the largest derivatives market in the world. The COMEX was formerly known as the Commodity Exchange Inc. but changed …

What is the GLD? - Bullion vs ETFs

What is a Gold Exchange-Traded Fund? While allocated physical gold is, in our opinion, the best way to invest in gold, it is not the only way. An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a type of security, a fund, that can be traded on the stock exchange. They may contain assets …

What is the meaning of Bullion Market?

In the world of gold investment, a term you will often come across is ‘bullion market’, but what does this actually mean? The bullion market refers to the ‘place’ where the over-the-counter trade of gold and silver bullion takes place. The bullion market is open 24 hours per day, with …

When should I buy gold?

When is it the right time to invest in gold? . Gold is widely acknowledged to be a lower risk than many assets, but knowing when to buy gold can maximise the potential of this investment. In reality, the best time to buy depends on the desired outcome of your …