Learn how to invest in precious metals with confidence. Our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about gold and silver bullion.
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Bullion refers to precious metals in bulk form that are valued by weight. It typically comes in the form of bars, ingots, or coins with a high level of purity.
The most common bullion metals are gold and silver. Unlike jewelry or collectible coins, bullion's value is determined primarily by its metal content rather than artistic merit or rarity.
Bullion is available in various forms to suit different investment needs and preferences:
Bars and Ingots: Available in different weights, from 1 gram to several kilograms. These are typically the most cost-effective way to invest in precious metals as they have lower premiums over the spot price.
Coins: Government-minted coins like American Gold Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, and South African Krugerrands. These offer the advantages of being easily recognizable and highly liquid.
Precious metals have been valued across civilizations for thousands of years. Modern investors continue to include bullion in their portfolios for several compelling reasons:
Secure storage is a crucial consideration for bullion investors. Here are the most common options:
Home Storage: Using a high-quality safe that is fire-resistant and securely anchored to the structure of your home.
Bank Safe Deposit Boxes: Offering good security but potentially limited access and questionable insurance coverage.
Private Vault Storage: Professional facilities with comprehensive security systems, insurance, and often more flexible access than banks.
Unlike paper currency, precious metals cannot be printed at will and have maintained value throughout human history.
Bullion typically has low correlation with stocks and bonds, providing balance to investment portfolios.
Precious metals have historically preserved purchasing power during periods of currency devaluation.
Gold and silver are recognized and valued worldwide, making them highly liquid assets regardless of location.
Physical bullion requires no third party to fulfill a contract, eliminating counterparty risk.
While prices fluctuate short-term, precious metals have shown steady appreciation over long investment horizons.
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