SwissGold is a gold purchase program, allowing investors to purchase and store gold through a Swiss bank, obtaining the bank's best wholesale prices. Such accounts may be used either for large one-time purchases, or for monthly purchase programs which provide the investor with the advantages of cost averaging. Gold accumulation programs allow the investor to enjoy all the benefits of investing in gold without the responsibilities and costs of handling and storage. An accumulation plan is an organized method of buying gold purely for the investment and inflation insurance aspects of gold, and does not involve gambling on coin collecting values, or other gimmicks. It is designed to be more efficient and more economical than buying gold coins for their bullion value.
Insurance companies belong to one of the most important sectors of the economy in Switzerland.
They are also extremely conservative and safe. In 130 years none have failed, a record that even Swiss banks cannot match. Unique tax advantages combined with conservative money management cause Swiss insurance products to perform much better than one might expect. Swiss annuities are exempt from Swiss withholding taxes. Swiss annuities offer instant liquidity, a rarity in annuities.