Tag: investing in precious metals

European Central Bank official Robert Holzmann claims that monetary policy is quickly reaching its limit. According to Holzmann, reducing interest rates isn’t an effective way of increasing output and managing inflation. He believes the government should have greater involvement in the economy in the form of Fiscal policy. Fiscal policy refers to when the government …

In the second quarter of 2019 alone, 282 metric tons of gold were used as investments. Even historically, gold has always a precious metal that societies fall back on in times of crisis: it’s stable, durable, and will always be associated with the wealthy. Everyone from businesspeople to individuals to governments understand its worth—and if you don’t, …

When it comes to making investments in precious metals, most people don’t look or think beyond gold. Because, of course, what could be more tantalizing than gold, right? Well, silver it quite close. But what if someone told you that silver—as an investment—is actually better than gold? Sounds outlandish? Well, read on, because we’re about …

So you’ve just found out that investing in precious metals is way better than letting your wealth devalue in a bank account. And you want to start as soon as possible. While that’s a great idea and all—wait! Jumping into the precious metal investment arena without at least some basic knowledge can come back to …

You’d think that people only buy silver bullions as an investment. But that’s only partly true. Many buy them as investments, yes, but there’s more to silver bullions than meets the eye. For many people, silver bullions are hedges against inflation. They aren’t just coins—they’re survival coins. It’s easy to understand how this works: investors …

Purchasing precious metals isn’t as simple as stepping into a store and buying a gold/silver bar or coin. There are many factors you need to consider before you make your purchase. Let’s take a look at some of them: 1. What Precious Metal Should You Buy? Most people choose to invest in either gold or silver; …

Popular media has struggled to stay at the heels of the evolution of the investment market. But it’s hard to keep up when new forms of investment, like in cryptocurrency, are hitting record-high numbers. With the gradual rise in investment in digital currencies, many variants of cryptocurrencies have emerged to steal the show in the …

When it comes to uncertainties in life, your circumstances can transform in the blink of an eye. This is why, as humans, we strive to achieve optimum stability in other aspects of our lives. Be it financial, educational, domestic or professional, we want to be prepared for the curve balls fate throws at us. Middle-class …

Over the centuries, gold has been crucial in the investment infrastructure of economies around the world. Long gone are the days when gold was a unit of exchange in the barter system. It was due to its economic value that gold was used 1500 years ago in the Byzantine Empire. But even today, the metal …

If you’re an active investor, you know the struggle of getting better returns. The goal behind these investments is to protect your hard-earned money and increase it for a better future. But what’s the best place to invest in? Precious metals are generally considered a long-term option, whereas cryptocurrency is emerging as the latest trend …