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Not sure where to start? These are the most-read guides on our Gold Blog — covering the essential tips every investor should know. Think of them as your foundation for building a strong, reliable gold portfolio.
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Things to Look Out For When Buying Gold
Buying gold for the first time? Here’s a simple guide to help you avoid common mistakes and make confident, well-informed choices.
Is Gold a Good Hedge Against Inflation?
Gold has long been seen as a safe haven when prices rise, but does it really protect your purchasing power? This post breaks down how gold performs during inflation and what investors should consider before relying on it as a hedge.
Beginner’s Guide to Gold Terminology: Bullion, Spot Price, Premiums & More
New to gold investing? This beginner-friendly glossary breaks down the most common terms and phrases you’ll come across—so you can read market updates, compare products, and understand your options with confidence.
Is Gold Losing Its Shine to Cryptos?
As Bitcoin and other digital assets gain traction, some are questioning whether gold is still the ultimate safe haven. In this post, we explore how cryptocurrencies are challenging gold’s traditional role, the key differences between the two, and what what the future might hold for alternative assets.
Gold Coins vs. Gold Bars: What Investors Need to Know
Should you invest in gold coins or gold bars? While both offer a safe haven for your wealth, the right choice depends on your budget, flexibility needs, and long-term goals. In this guide, we’ll break down the key differences between coins and bars, and show you how to decide which option fits best into your gold investment strategy.
The IMF and the Gold price
When whispers of an IMF bailout for the UK hit the headlines, investors naturally look for safe havens, and gold is often the first stop. A bailout wouldn’t just signal economic turbulence at home, it could also ripple across global markets, fuelling demand for hard assets. In this post, we’ll break down what an IMF intervention could mean for the pound, investor confidence, and ultimately, the price of gold.
How Gold Could Change Your Life
For centuries, it has symbolized wealth, power, and security. But beyond the glitter and historical reverence, gold can have a real, transformative impact on your life — financially, psychologically, and even emotionally. Let’s delve into how it might be able to help you.
How to Invest in Gold
Curious about investing in gold but not sure where to start? This blog breaks down how to build a smart, strategic gold portfolio, and how my 1:1 gold investing program can help you do it with confidence.
Can I Have Gold in My Pension?
In this quick guide, I’ll explain how gold can be included in a pension, which types of pensions allow it (like a SIPP), and what to consider before adding physical gold to your retirement strategy.
How Can I Try and Get Over a 10.6% Return on My Money?
Since 2000, the Gold Price has produced an annual average return of over 10.6% (in GBP). But I think we can do better! Here’s how to try and beat the gold interest rate and secure your investments.
Why Would I Want to Park Some of My Cash in Gold?
Worried about inflation? Discover why turning cash into gold could be your smartest financial move.
What Factors Drive the Gold Price Up and Down?
If you’ve ever wondered what actually drives the gold price (makes it go up or down)? You're not alone. There’s no one lever pulling it up or down… but there are at least four forces that quietly shape every movement.
Do I Need to Store and Insure the Physical Gold I Buy?
There’s a huge misconception that you need to store and insure physical gold you invest in. But with the right gold dealer, that’s not the case — here’s what you can actually expect when you invest in physical gold
Gold as a Complement to Property
Gold is everything that property isn’t — and that’s exactly why it’s so powerful alongside it. Let’s dive into the age-old question, gold vs. property: which is the best investment?