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Cryptocurrency News Articles
Investing in Gold: A Guide for South African Consumers
Sep 25, 2024 at 07:07 am
As a consumer, you cannot possess unwrought gold, only gold crafted into bullion coins, miniature gold bars, medallions, or jewellery.
Gold is a popular investment, but it can be confusing to know how to invest in it. Here's a quick guide to help you get started.
There are two main ways to invest in gold: directly and indirectly.
Direct investment
When you invest in gold directly, you're buying the physical metal in some form, such as bullion coins, miniature gold bars, medallions, or jewellery. Of these, bullion coins and miniature gold bars are the most reliable forms of gold investment. They're both easily recognised and can be quickly sold or traded.
Gold jewellery is less reliable as an investment. This is because the value of the item lies more in its design and craftsmanship than in the spot price of the gold from which it is made. This makes it difficult to value when you want to sell it. For this reason, gold jewellery is generally regarded as falling into the category of alternative asset classes that includes art and antiques.
Indirect investment
If you don't want to buy physical gold, you can still invest in it indirectly through financial instruments such as shares or investment funds.
One way to do this is to buy shares in gold mining companies. When the price of gold goes up, the share price of these companies will also tend to increase. However, it's important to remember that the share price of these companies can also be affected by other factors, such as the company's performance and the overall state of the economy.
Another way to invest in gold indirectly is to buy units in a gold exchange-traded fund (ETF). Gold ETFs are like mutual funds, but they're designed to track the price of gold. When the price of gold goes up, the value of the ETF will also increase. However, it's important to remember that gold ETFs can also be subject to other fees, such as management fees and brokerage fees.
Which type of gold investment is right for you?
The best type of gold investment for you will depend on your individual circumstances and investment goals. If you're looking for a simple and direct way to invest in gold, then buying bullion coins or miniature gold bars may be a good option. However, if you're looking for a more indirect and diversified way to invest in gold, then buying shares in gold mining companies or units in a gold ETF may be a better choice.
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