Investing in gold has its pros and cons

Investing in gold has become one of the ways to appreciate funds. Something similar to investment in bonds. Only in this case you are putting money into a tangible thing that can take several different forms. And in what forms can gold be bought?

• Coins
• Alloys
• Funds

Yes, in addition to gold bullion and coins requiring safe custody, there are also investments in gold in the form of funds. You don't own the gold itself, so you can buy for smaller amounts.

Gold was acquired by our ancestors

This precious metal, of course, has a history. Its power and strength has been with us for generations. Even our ancestors were well aware of the value of gold and invested their surplus money in it. Across many years, we can speak of the profitability of this investment.

Subject	Value
The price of gold is still rising	Min. since 1940
Average yield	5 %
Purity	At least 995 thousandths
Target group	Anyone

Gold investment is of course influenced by various factors. For example, the US dollar or the price of oil influences the price of gold. It is also demand itself, stock markets and, last but not least, interest rates.

Investing in gold in detail

But let's take a look at this investment in terms of pros and cons. The pros definitely include the limited quantity of this precious metal. As the use of gold increases, the demand for it logically rises and so does its price. To a large extent, therefore, it can be concluded that this is a sure investment. For smaller pieces, you will also encounter adequate liquidity.

A steady but modest rise in the price of gold may not be for everyone. If you want big returns, you'll have to take a different path. At the same time, consider that the gold you buy needs to be stored somewhere. As a result, you may end up paying extra for safety deposit boxes and the like. Smaller funds are also a definite negative and a risk, as it is easy to be fooled. Despite all this, investing in gold is still popular and literally undying.