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A Golden Investment
Posted on | February 6, 2013 | Comments Off on A Golden Investment
Financial stability is the main concern coming into the first quarter of 2013. With the stock market in a constant wave of change and uncertainty, what’s the best thing to do with my money? The answer is much simpler than you think. The best and most stable investment is gold.
If this is your first time investing in gold, you may want to consider a couple of things. Gold, first and foremost, is wealth insurance. It would be unwise to approach it in the same manner as you would real estate or stock as the value of gold is very stable. Investing in gold today might not make any difference if you’re waiting for a more favourable buying price. Apart from this, gold is a primary asset that is not someone else’s liability. This means that it doesn’t rely on anyone else’s capability to pay like bonds, bank savings or performance in the case of stocks. In fact, this is why it was chosen as the standard for most of the world’s economy before the dollar. If you’re a small investor or a private individual looking to invest in a small amount of gold, there are many available online. Since premium gold markets only deals in 400 oz good delivery bars and accredited vaults require a minimum of 15 400 oz of the gold bars, a starting investment of almost $10,000,000.00 is a hefty price indeed. With investment companies like Buillion vault, you can now start buying and storing gold for as small as $2,000. You may invest in a smaller amount but the storage fees might make your investment inefficient.
Just remember that not all gold investments are the same. Gold bullions and coins are different and even more so: gold stocks or mining stocks. As with any worthwhile endeavour, it is best to approach it with as much knowledge as you can so that you can make an informed decision. To get you started, I recommend you read Wall Street Journal’s {Smart Money} and {Biostockspro} for more information.