What is this direction?
Gold, silver, platinum and palladium are precious metals that have been considered a way to maintain value for centuries. They are not tied to a specific currency or economy and can be used as part of a balanced strategy.

Why is gold so popular?

Gold is a metal that does not rust, does not deteriorate and does not go out of turn. It is perceived as a "quiet harbor" at moments of uncertainty. When other markets become unstable, interest in gold usually grows.

How can you use metals in strategy?

• Physical form - Eucks, coins or jewelry. This is a direct ownership of metal.
• Electronic method - The so -called depersonalized metal accounts (compulsory medical insurance), where you buy weight, but do not get metal yourself in your hands.
• Metal -based funds - Exchange tools that reflect the price of metal without physical storage.
• Industrial metals - For example, platinum and palladium are actively used in production, which affects their cost.

Advantages of the direction:

• Independence from a particular currency or company
• Suitable as part of the "protective" part of the portfolio
• The ability to maintain purchasing power under unstable conditions
• It goes well with other tools

What is important to consider?

• Storage - If we are talking about physical gold, you need to think about safety
• Variability of prices - Despite the stable image, the cost may fluctuate
• Long horizon - most often used not for speculation, but for balance
• No regular payments - unlike other directions, there are no coupons or dividends

Where to start?

• To determine how more convenient you are: a physical form or electronic method.
• If you consider physical metal - choose trusted suppliers and reliable storage forms.
• For electronic forms, platforms are suitable where you can track the cost online.
• Add metals as part of the overall structure, and not as the only direction.

Calm part of the portfolio

Gold and other precious metals are most often not used as the basis of the entire strategy. But they are excellent as an element of stability - especially in combination with other areas: market, bonds, real estate.