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Brexit investors – winners and losers
By Joshua Saul – Director of The Pure Gold Company It’s a provocative title, but Brexit is a provocative topic. It has polarised this country, the political landscape, families, friends and our European neighbours, and as the deadline for leaving approaches the mudslinging and soap-boxing gets louder. Aside from polarising the nation on whether or...Read more >
4 REASONS TO INVEST IN PHYSICAL GOLD IN 2019
By Joshua Saul – Director of The Pure Gold Company The past few years have seen seismic shifts in political, economic and structural norms. The US political landscape has had a destabilising effect on the global economy, and the uncertainty around Brexit is impacting every aspect of British life, from shopping, to saving, to travelling...Read more >
I have been left £20,000 what shall I Invest in?
Nicholas Ward – Senior gold consultant “I have been left £20,000 and don’t know where to invest it. I want to safeguard my children’s future with a U.K. investment with minimal risk but with growth potential”. This is a common question clients ask daily at The Pure Gold Company, understandably given the many different investments...Read more >
Making the right investment at the right time
A decade ago, the global economy was blind-sided by the collapse of Lehman Brothers, and many experts chose the 10-year anniversary to voice their concerns about the state of international finance today. Surely the mistakes of the past should enable us to see more clearly now? Maybe not. According to the federal reserve committee, who...Read more >
Gold and the Fear Index
One of the most commonly mentioned benefits of physical gold is the protection it offers against “volatility” and “volatile investments”. What is a “volatile investment”, and how does gold mitigate its risks? Volatility is a measure of how much the price of an economic unit (a share, a quantity of a commodity etc) is...Read more >
Top Gold Producing Nations
16/10/2017 Gold is extraordinarily rare compared to almost any other commodity, and it’s that rarity which gives it value. Despite its rarity, gold mining remains an active and viable industry, and one which goes on all over the world. The Pure Gold Company examines the top gold-producing nations and the history of gold mining. By...Read more >
Gold Markets React to Renewed Korean Tensions
The Pure Gold Company 05/07/17 Markets around the world reacted on the 4th of July as North Korea test-launched an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile into the Sea of Japan, the first test of such a missile in the country’s history. With the possibility that the new design could reach the United States or Europe and...Read more >
Why is it a Good Idea to Invest in Gold as part of a SIPP?
The Pure Gold Company 03/07/17 A cursory look at gold’s established advantages as an investment medium should be enough – gold is a very stable, long-term investment, which means you can rely on it to hold value for a long time. Investing in gold for your Self-Invested Personal Pension is an excellent way to...Read more >
Why cyber attacks make physical gold more appealing than ever
30/05/2017 By The Pure Gold Company In mid-May a massive cyberattack took down large chunks of the NHS and attacked computers worldwide, including Chinese ATMs and the Russian Interior Ministry. The Wannacry worm locked user’s files and demanded a payment of $300 in Bitcoins to release them. The precise mechanics of its spread are not...Read more >
The Black Market Gleams With Gold
What effect has India’s recent cash withdrawal and its new efforts to tax physical gold held by individuals had on the international gold price? The Pure Gold Company explains. By Joshua Saul For decades, India has struggled with the problem of ‘black money’, usually rupee notes that were either illegally obtained or not declared...Read more >