While energy, real estate, utilities and communications currently show a downward trend, hope for the future of gold investments in 2023 remains high. One needs only to look back at the performance of this precious metal during the past five years to understand why it is a favoured choice of so many investors. On the first day of January in…
A Useful Guide for South Africans when Buying Krugerrands Like most countries, South Africa has experienced an economic setback in the wake of the pandemic. The combination of supply disruptions and a weak Rand has seen the price of imported goods rise rapidly, forcing many to consider ways to secure whatever funds they still have at their disposal. Gold has…
Despite never participating, most people are aware of the stock exchange and how one can invest in listed companies for a chance to share their profits. However, providing a company with extra money to spend does not guarantee it will grow and become more profitable. In practice, it requires skilled analysis to predict which stocks may prove fruitful and which…
The Precious Metals market is complex and can be confusing, even to those familiar with other forms of investment, such as stocks and shares. In much the same way as America’s Dow Jones and NYSE, Germany’s DAX, and Britain’s FTSE reflect the daily movement of share prices and the cumulative indices, the spot prices for individual Precious Metals like Gold…
When South Africans think of Gold coins, Krugerrands are invariably the first to come to mind. It is also a rewarding investment opportunity for those who are new to the investment market and are considering buying Gold. In practice, the Precious Metal is respected and coveted worldwide for its beauty, value and long, rich history as a part of human…
While the terms Bullion and Gold are often used interchangeably, their precise meanings do differ. When we refer to Gold, it could mean the coveted yellow metal in any of its various forms. These include nuggets panned from a riverbed by a prospector, wedding rings and other items of Jewellery, ornaments, coins and bars. However, each example is a reference…