Knowing When to Cash Out and Maximize Your Returns Investing in gold and silver is all about timing—when to buy, when to hold, and yes, when to sell. While precious metals are excellent for long-term wealth preservation, there are times when selling your bullion makes good financial sense. Whether you’re sitting on a pile of…
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Understanding Precious Metals in a Canadian RRSP or TFSA
How to Hold Gold and Silver in Your Registered Accounts When Canadians think about investing through their RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) or TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account), the usual suspects come to mind: stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. But did you know that you can also hold precious metals like gold and silver in these…
Why Bullion is GST/HST Exempt in Canada—And What It Means for You
The Tax Advantage Every Canadian Gold and Silver Buyer Should Know If you’re thinking about buying gold or silver in Canada, here’s a valuable tip: investment-grade bullion is exempt from GST/HST. That’s right—unlike most products sold across the country, qualified gold and silver bullion doesn’t come with added tax. But what exactly qualifies as tax-exempt?…
Gold Overtakes Euro as Second Largest Reserve Asset
As we move toward the weekend, geopolitical tensions are hitting a boiling point with Iran declaring war against Israel after a late-night attack. This has caused gold to jump back near all-time highs of $3500 USD per ounce as well as sending oil upward over 13% before levelling off around a 5% gain later in…
High Prices Do Not Equate to High Risk: The Underpinnings of Silver Strength
Over the last few months, silver has risen to a level not witnessed in recent years, with some of the value-hunting investors pondering the following question: Are we entering dangerous ground, or is this an indicator of silver’s long-term resilience? We at AU Bullion say the latter. The increased value of silver is neither hype…
