Jul 2025
Gold & Silver Hold Steady Amid Trade Shifts
Equity markets exuberant but not necessarily in dangerous territory Gold has remained in the $3,200 to $3,450 range now since April 23rd; and between $3,300 and $3,400 since end-June, slipping over the weekend as the US and EU reportedly conclude a trade deal with tariffs at 15% including autos, apart from steel and aluminium, which remain at 50%... Read more
Jun 2025
Silver ETFs Surge as Gold Faces Correction
Gold now below $1,400 again on easier geopolitics and again unwinding overbought conditions; silver the outperformer over the week Silver ETFs have massive inflows in June of more than 925t, accounting for 55% of the year-to-date net creationsAnnualised, June silver ETF uptake would be 11,107t or an uplift of 50% from end-2024 levels.Gold had a mu... Read more
Jun 2025
PAMP vs Valcambi Gold Bars: Which is the Best Investment?
When it comes to buying gold bars, two brands are renowned for their exceptional quality, purity, and craftsmanship: PAMP and Valcambi. But which of these offer the best investment? In this article, we break down what you need to know about PAMP Suisse gold bars and Valcambi gold bars, including the differences between these two and which gold bar... Read more
Jun 2025
Gold & Silver ETF Inflows Amid Bullion Tariffs Wait
Silver (and the other white metals) plays catch-up with gold, eyeing the doubling of S.232 tariffs. This points to limited further upside in silver for now.Gold has been keeping to a tight range; turned a blind eye to the US attack on Iranian sitesAnd this again underpins our view that the market is crowded and that the high is inSilver ‘s short-co... Read more
Jun 2025
How Much Gold Can You Own?
If you’re new to the world of precious metals investment, you might be curious about the rules around gold ownership. For example, how much gold can you legally own, is gold ownership regulated, and is there a gold storage limit? In this article, we share what you need to know about buying gold in the UK, including how much you can own and how gol... Read more
Jun 2025
Why Invest in a 1g Gold Bar: A Comprehensive Guide
When it comes to gold bars, the 1g gold bar may not seem as extravagant as the heftier 100g or even 1kg bars, but these small bars offer a lot of benefits. They’re typically the smallest size of gold bar you can purchase, giving precious metals investors an accessible entry point into the gold market, and like other forms of gold, they’re a reliabl... Read more
Jun 2025
Density of Gold: A Simple Guide and Tables
Gold’s density is one of its most valuable properties, and this precious metal is the sixth-densest element in the world. In this blog, we explore gold’s dense properties, how to measure gold density, and how gold’s density contributes to its value. What is density? Density refers to the amount of mass packed into a given volume of material. It’s... Read more
Jun 2025
Gold Nears Breakout Amid Consolidation Triangle
Markets moving into risk-off, with equities under pressure More tariff turmoil supports gold but with a lesser impact than previouslyGold contained in a narrow range, continues to consolidate – - but is close to completing a tringle formation, which implies a reasonably imminent breakoutPolitics will determine in which directionSilver has... Read more
May 2025
Gold Market Outlook May 2025: Key Trends
Risk premium still unwinding in gold, as the focus turns to the EUContinued uncertainty over US policy has been supportive over the past fortnightAlthough the rapid change in proposed 50% tariffs on the EU has generated a fall over the past weekendThe latest trade statistics from Hong Kong reinforce the anecdotal evidence of a resurgence in Chinese... Read more
May 2025
What is a Piedfort Coin?
Piedfort coins are coins that are thicker and heavier than regular issues of the same denomination. These coins are often struck in limited mintages to proof quality, making them highly sought after by both coin collectors and investors. The history of piedfort coins dates back to the Middle Ages, when they served as prestige pieces or reference... Read more