So you have purchased gold or silver bullion—what now? Whether you have purchased a small number of coins or a several kilo quantity of precious metals, how you store them is as critical as the initial purchase. Storing them incorrectly may leave your assets vulnerable to theft, loss, or even deterioration from the elements. At…
Category: Buying Bullion In Toronto
Key Things to Consider While Purchasing Pre-Owned Gold and Silver Coins
One of the best ways to invest in precious metals is to buy pre-owned gold and silver — if you want to save on premiums but don’t want to sacrifice value. Though brand-new bullion products tend to cost a bit more, used or circulated pieces share the same metal content but at a reduced cost….
Why Diversify into Precious Metals?
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…
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…
Understanding Sovereign Debt Crises & The Role of Gold
With 30-year bonds surging in many of the most vital economies in the world, we wanted to take the time this week to dive into the complex and pressing issue of sovereign debt crises, what they are, what causes them, and what nations and citizens can do to protect themselves when they occur. As nations…