Diversification minimizes risk. Although the three metals are classified under “precious metals,” they don’t act interchangeably under market changes. Gold can climb under inflation, silver could appreciate under the demand from industries, and platinum tends to move independently under supply shocks and auto trends. A diversified bullion portfolio diversifies your risk across various categories of…
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A History of the Royal Canadian Mint: Shaping Canada’s Most Iconic Coins and Bullion
Among institutions providing reputable supplies of top-grade bullion, few possess the level of esteem enjoyed by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM). Renowned around the world for the production of some of the world’s finest and most stunning gold and silver offerings, the Mint has not only been at the forefront of Canadian monetary history but…
Is Gold to Blame for the Next Financial Crisis?
It is almost becoming repetitive to continuously write about the uncertainty that plagues our current financial system, however, the times we find ourselves in are truly unprecedented and the slow unravelling of trillions of dollars in debt is going largely unnoticed. From the European Central Bank’s (ECB) alarming warning about gold’s potential to spark a…
Why More People Are Buying 10 Gram Gold Bars
In today’s volatile economy, gold remains the tried and trusted investment. Yet while the 1 oz and 1 kg bar often attract the limelight, investors increasingly now favor 10 gram gold bars—and the reasons become very clear why. At AU Bullion, we’ve noticed an increase in 10 gram bar demand among new as well as…
Why More People Are Purchasing 5 Gram and 2.5 Gram Gold Bars
When many consider investing in gold, visions spring to mind of vast 1 oz, if not 1 kg, bars being stored in a vault. Lately, however, there has been a tangible shift in purchasing behavior—increasing numbers of investors choosing smaller-sized gold bars, specifically 5 gram and 2.5 gram weights. So, why the change? At AU…