The second most influential market is the futures market. This merger created the world's largest precious metals exchange offering trading in silver, platinum, palladium, and of course gold. Other fold futures markets are located in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Sao Paulo. Gold is a proven asset diversifier that, when included in domestic portfolios, reduces the portolio's overall risk. Gold can be a good stand-alone investment based on its supply and demand fundamentals and market circumstances.
Gold is a hedge against inflation over the long term.
Before making any investment, you should make sure that the party making the sale is capable of delivering exactly what is has sold, and should provide you with the conditions under which it stands ready to guy back the gold. Tangible Asset Galleries, Inc. stands behind any gold purchase and will always define any terms under which we will purchase back the investment. Information above supplied by the World Gold Council. Individuals considering direct or indirect investment in gold or any other financial instrument should consult and rely upon their professional investment advisors. The gold bullion coins purchased by more Americans than any other are American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins, produced by the U.S. Government through the United States Mint.