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Eight questions to ask before investing in gold

Diversification helps investors smooth out their returns during the ups and downs of financial markets. We explain how.

Precious metals investing for beginners

The Perth Mint's overview of investment in precious metals for beginners.

How are spot prices determined?

It’s important investors understand how the value of their holdings is established. Most marketplace trading hinges on what is known as the spot price. But how are spot prices determined? Find out more here...

The gold market structure and size

According to the World Gold Council, an estimated 209,000 tonnes of gold have been mined throughout history. Find out the size and structure of the market.

Where can you store bullion?

If you’re thinking about investing in bullion then you’re probably already wondering where to store your investment once purchased. Read on to find out more.

Should investors consider platinum?

Could green technology push the price of platinum up? It’s the question precious metal investors should be asking. Find out more here.

Outlook for gold shines on prospect of Fed pivot in 2023

The price of gold finished 2022 on a strong trajectory. Many analysts agreed it has the potential to run higher in 2023. We look at how exchange traded products (ETPs) are one of the easiest ways retail investors can secure immediate exposure to the precious metal.

How to invest in gold

In times of economic uncertainty buying gold as an asset can hold great appeal. Gold has proven to be a sound performer and a solid counterweight to uncertainty, but how?

Does investing in silver stack up?

Gold tends to get all the glory when people look for an investment with a low correlation to traditional assets such as stocks and bonds, but how does silver stack up?

Why is gold often regarded as money?

In this article we look at the definition of money and discuss why it is that many still regard gold as ‘real’ money.