GOLD. CHOOSE YOUR OWN PATH
Explore the potential benefits and ease of investing in gold
Gold. It’s famous for being a ‘safe haven’ investment thanks to years of strong performance in both good and bad economic times.
Discover how investing in gold today could be the first step on your financial journey.
Discover more of gold’s potential benefitsLearn about gold's qualities
HOW TO OWN GOLD ONLINE
CONFIDENCE IN GOLD
GOLD OVER THE LONG AND SHORT TERM
GOLD OVER THE LONG AND SHORT TERM
Easily bought today, investing in gold could help you in the future
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HOW TO BUY GOLD FOR THE FIRST TIME
GOLD’S ROLE IN A PORTFOLIO, AND SOCIETY
HOW GOLD IS DIFFERENT
ReturnsA proven asset with competitive returns
Since 1971, gold’s return has been similar to equities and outperformed bonds. [1]
In the last 20 years, gold outperformed most major asset classes (see chart). [2]
In the last 20 years, gold’s global investment demand increased by an average of 10% per year. [3]
Through its dual nature as a consumer good and investment, gold has historically preserved its value. Unlike fiat currencies, gold can’t be printed, only mined — this explains in good part why it has consistently outperformed all major fiat currencies. [4]
This graph compares the average returns for some of the major asset classes, here are the definitions of the less well-known terms.
REITs - Real Estate Investment Trusts
EM - Equities Emerging Market Equities
Consider gold’s potential benefits
Gold is used in everything from electronics to jewellery, but you can also invest in it. The unique nature of gold could help in times of economic turmoil, and growth. Find out how.
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History shows that people turn to gold as an investment because of its unique qualities.
If you're looking for a safer way to grow what you have and protect it, gold could be the investment for you.
Offering the potential for competitive returns and the ability to buy and sell online, gold could help you navigate your future.
Choose your own path, with gold.
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