Invest in Gold
and SilverCoins containing gold appeared around 800 B.C., and the first pure gold coins were struck during the reign of King Croesus of Lydia about 300 years later.Throughout the centuries, people have continued to hold gold for various reasons. Below are eight reasons to own gold today.Gold is respected throughout the world for its value and rich history, which has been interwoven into cultures for thousands of years.A History of Holding Its ValueUnlike paper currency, coins or other assets, gold has maintained its value throughout the ages. People see gold as a way to pass on and preserve their wealth from one generation to the next.Weakness of the U.S. DollarAlthough the U.S. dollar is one of the world’s most important reserve currencies, when the value of the dollar falls against other currencies...Gold has historically been an excellent hedge against inflation, because its price tends to rise when the cost of living increases...Deflation, a period in which prices decrease, business activity slows and the economy is burdened by excessive debt...Gold retains its value not only in times of financial uncertainty, but in times of geopolitical uncertainty...Much of the supply of gold in the market since the 1990s has come from sales of gold bullion from the vaults of global central banks...In previous years, increased wealth of emerging market economies boosted demand for gold...Demand for gold has also grown among investors.Many are beginning to see commodities, particularly gold, as an investment class...Portfolio DiversificationThe key to diversification is finding investments that are not closely correlated to one another...Gold should be an important part of a diversified investment portfolio...Apply for a
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