What role can physical gold play?
Four points that many people weigh up when they consider physical gold as part of long-term diversification. We do not promise returns: the price of precious metals can fluctuate.
Inflation consideration
Many people weigh up precious metals because the purchasing power of money can change over time. This is not a guarantee: the price of precious metals also fluctuates, and there may be longer stagnant periods.
A tangible asset
Physical gold can be held in physical form and is independent of bank account management. This is an important consideration for many, but it does not mean guaranteed security.
Diversification
In some approaches, precious metals play a smaller, complementary role in the portfolio. The right proportion depends solely on your situation, goals and risk tolerance.
Long term
Physical metal is a tangible form that is easy to pass on. Whether this suits your goals is worth considering, and the consultation provides information to help with that.
How can purchasing power change?
With sustained inflation of 6% a year, the same amount may be worth significantly less in purchasing power over ten years. This does not mean that precious metals automatically offset this, as the price of precious metals can also fall.
An illustrative depiction of purchasing power, not a forecast and not a promise of returns.
The full picture: opportunities and risks
- The price of precious metals can fluctuate, and a loss can also occur in the short term.
- Because of buying/selling and the fees, physical metal is more of a 3-5 year approach.
- Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
- Precious metals do not replace real estate or shares; in some approaches they can play a smaller, complementary role.
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