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Put gold in the mix

Gold can be a protective and steady asset for your portfolio.

Why invest in gold?

For centuries, gold has been a stable and steady investment choice for many people. As a strategic addition to your portfolio, even a small amount of gold could be a smart way to preserve and grow wealth.

Gold historically preserves its value over time. Over the past 10 years, Perth Mint Gold (ASX:PMGOLD) has returned approximately 9% per annum (as at June 2024). Despite the investment landscape being as complex as it is, gold has a proven history of providing stability in times of market inflation and volatility.[1] So consider putting some gold in the mix today.

Invest in steadfast security

Gold can have many benefits for your portfolio.

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Diversifies your portfolio to reduce risk

Investing in gold can add a layer of stability to your portfolio by spreading risk across different asset classes, ensuring you're not overly dependent on the performance of a single investment type.

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Easy to liquidate

Gold is highly liquid, meaning it can be quickly converted to cash when needed. This provides you the flexibility to enter and exit gold investments as and when required.

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Protect against market uncertainty

Gold often maintains its value during times of geopolitical instability and market uncertainty. Being a scarce and finite resource, gold can be regarded as a reliable safe haven and a protective asset for investment.

Investing in gold is simple

We offer a variety of investment options including traditional and online; flexible for whatever method works best for you.

Trade and store

Buy, sell and store gold online 24-hours a day with the Perth Mint Depository Online trading platform. All precious metal held by customers in The Perth Mint Depository is covered by a government guarantee.

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Trade on the ASX

Securing your portfolio with the stability of gold is as easy as trading in shares when investing through the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX:PMGOLD).

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Physical metal

Physical bullion coins and bars are available online for secure delivery. They are also available to buy and sell in our East Perth-based bullion trading room.

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Adding as little as 2% to your mix can be enough

Gold may not be a fast-moving commodity, but it's historically been considered a stable asset. Having 2-10% of a portfolio with gold can create insurance against market uncertainty and could significantly improve returns across various levels of risk.[2]

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Disclaimer
Any opinions expressed on this page are subject to change without notice. The information and links provided are for general information only and do not contain all information that may be material to you making an investment decision. The Perth Mint is not a financial adviser and nothing on this page constitutes financial, investment, legal, tax or other advice. Before making an investment decision you should consider whether it is suitable for you, in light of your investment profile, objectives, financial circumstances and the merits and risks involved. You should consider seeking independent financial advice to check how the information on this page relates to your unique circumstances. All data, including prices, quotes, valuations and statistics included have been obtained from sources The Perth Mint deems to be reliable, but have not been independently verified by The Perth Mint and we do not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. The Perth Mint does not accept any liability, including without limitation any liability due to any fault, negligence, default or lack of care on the part of The Perth Mint, for any loss arising from the use of, reliance on, or otherwise in connection with the information contained on this page. 

References

[1] [2]  World Gold Council 28 March 2024 - The case for a strategic allocation to gold | World Gold Council.