Why to invest in gold?
Gold has been a very popular asset to invest in these recent years without the risks that come with purchasing stocks and bonds. Therefore, it is recommended to buy gold directly in the form of bars or coins. Here are some of the reasons why people are increasingly investing in gold:
Liquidity
Gold is very easy to sell and thus can quickly and efficiently be converted into cash, which can’t be said for buying and selling real estate, stocks and bonds.
Financial stability in times of inflation
The emergence of inflation leads to an increase in the price of gold. Gold is in direct correlation with the US dollar, which means that any fall in the dollar exchange rate will cause an increase in the price of gold. This is why gold provides much greater security than cash.
The price of gold has been rising steadily over time
For example, in the seventies of the eighteenth century, about 3 grams of gold could be bought for 10 Swiss francs. Today, only 0.25 grams of gold of the same purity can be bought for that same amount of money. This is one of the reasons why you should invest in gold, keep it for a few years and sell it at a much higher price.
Stability of gold prices at the time of deflation
Even during the Great Depression of the 1930s when there was a big stock market crash, the price of gold still remained the same.
Risk diversification
Every investor should keep 5% to 10% of their assets in precious metals. This is the best protection in case other investments fail. If there is a major financial crisis, the above percentage will be able to compensate the almost complete loss to the investor due to the dizzying rise in the price of gold. In the case of a stable and healthy economy, the percentage can be less than 5%.
Gold is indestructible - it lasts forever
Gold is a metal that does not oxidize, does not change and retains its physical characteristics in all conditions. On the other hand, when you purchase items such as paintings, cars, antiques or watches, you risk having to spend additional money in repairs or restoration that could be needed after a certain period of time.
Gold in physical form
The moment central banks abolish cash, the only way to preserve your privacy when paying will be to own gold.