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These days, there are many ways to buy into gold without ever actually owning the physical metal. So which form of investment gold is right for you?

In the early days of COVID-19, retail investors tried to buy gold to protect their assets. Just as demand rocketed, supply was crimped by lockdowns and travel restrictions, lead times lengthened, and the great gold squeeze of 2020 began.

The silver rush prompted by the Reddit investor army may have been only a short-lived surge, but it has had a lasting effect on retail silver demand.

Ever wondered what the best online resource for gold price is? Not sure what the difference is between investing in real or digital gold? Our second instalment of FAQs is here to answer all those questions and more to help you on your gold investment journey.

The gold market is unlike any other. It’s not just a commodity, it’s a currency and an investment vehicle. So when is the best time to buy?

Holiday demand surged following Boris Johnson’s roadmap to reopening, but are people jumping the gun? Is the idea of freedom clouding sound judgement when financial stability is not assured?

Are private investors just collateral damage in a giant game of manipulation? Is it safe to go into the investment waters? Recent headlines about small traders pushing up the price of shares in US company Gamestop have reignited the debate. So what is happening?

There’s no doubt the cryptocurrency is gaining mainstream supporters, which will go some way to underpinning its value, but it is definitely a case of buyer beware with its history of exceptional volatility. So what is bitcoin, and could gold be an effective hedge for it?

The looming spectre of negative interest rates first reared its head in October and came to the fore again last week, but what could this mean for your assets and is it time to start looking to physical gold for protection?

Like gold, silver has been highly prized for centuries and was thrown into the limelight this week with a meteoric rise in price. So what value does it hold for investors, and how do you know when it’s a good time to invest?