What Precious Metals Should I Invest In?

Precious metals have intrinsic value, and offer protection again political financial concerns; carry no risk of inflation themselves; and have the ability to accumulate wealth. They are great investments, although choosing the right type of precious metal to invest in can be difficult. Here are some of the best types of precious metals to invest in:

1.   Gold

Gold is durable and malleable so can be used as a base for jewellery, and as a form of currency.  It is a good precious metal to invest in because it is an asset that doesn’t lose its value. It is therefore a way to preserve your wealth, for future generations or until you choose to sell it. It is also a stable asset, so can keep value in times of systematic financial concern (i.e. when banks are unstable, or there is political instability). Gold prices are also able to sore during times of inflation and times of deflation, unlike ‘paper’ investments. 

2.   Silver

Silver is a store of value likewise to gold, and investing in it will provide you with a real asset that has served as money for centuries. It is an affordable precious metal, cheaper than gold, and is practical to sell because you can invest in small denominations. Global demand for silver is currently increasing and supply is decreasing, so there is no time like the present to invest in this metal as prices of silver are likely to skyrocket in the future. 

3.   Copper

Copper is one of the most useful industrial metals, being used in manufacturing, electrical, and technological industries. Therefore, copper is in huge demand and so the price is inversely affected by industrial use. Due to industry being what shapes continuous development across the globe, it is inevitable that copper will remain valuable at a constant and steady rate. So, by investing in copper you are adding stability to your assists.

4.   Aluminium

Aluminium is used in industry similar to copper, and therefore it is a good metal to invest in because as industrial demand increases so does demand for aluminium. Aluminium prices have been rising slowly but steadily, as it has become one of the most widely used non-ferrous metals to date, making investing in aluminium likely to be a profitable endeavour. 

To invest in any of these precious metals today, or for more information about investing in precious metals, visit www.bullionforless.co.ukor phone us on 02920 470506. We will be more than happy to provide you with assistance!