An unabated investors' interest in gold is reflected by increasing investment demand and the development of new instruments like exchanged traded funds tracking the performance of the yellow metal. Despite its risk-return inefficiency compared to the S&P 500 equity market index, gold is historically perceived by investors as alternative to fiat currencies and a protection against extreme market events which justifies its unique risk properties: exchange-rate and inflation hedge as well as diversification and safe-haven properties. Similar to previous findings, this thesis empirically confirms that gold displays dollar - hedge property and protects against inflation in the long-run. Based on the implementation of the asymmetric model and high and low volatility regimes the safe-haven characteristics of gold are analyzed. A procedure that estimates time-varying coefficients allows to investigate the dynamics of specific properties. In particular, the results show that gold failed to act as a safe-haven during the recent financial crisis. Due to the high correlation with gold returns, ETF display similar dollar-hedge and safe-haven properties, but the period of the available data is too short to provide any meaningful results concerning inflation protection. With the exception of dollar - hedge property, mutual funds and gold mining companies present non-identical risks for an investor when compared to gold.

Become a “gold bull”—for more profits and less risk! Gold is among the best investments for meeting both long- and short- term goals—and the market has never been easier or cheaper to enter! All About Investing in Gold walks you through the often overlooked intricacies of investing in gold with a clarity and coherence you won’t find in other books. Using real-world examples and simple, jargon-free language, All About Investing in Gold illustrates how gold investing works, why gold deserves a spot in your portfolio, and how to avoid the costly pitfalls many investors fall into when buying gold. Whether you’re new to the gold market or seeking to hone your expertise, All About Investing in Gold helps you: Diversify your portfolio using gold as a key asset Know when a gold investment is legitimate—and when it’s a scam Choose the best gold exchange-traded fund (ETF) and stock options for your needs Use technical analysis to time your market entries and exits for maximum profit

Learn why gold prices are sure to soar to $10,000/oz. and beyond...and how to profit As paper currency continues to lose its purchasing power and global markets struggle in the face of economic turmoil, investors are turning to gold to stabilize their portfolios. $10,000 Gold explains why this is a smart move, arguing that the price of gold will continue climbing to $10,000/ounce and beyond in the years to come. Looking at the underlying causes of gold's rising value, the book contends that intelligent investors have no choice but to invest in this precious metal. Written by one of the world's leading authorities on gold, the book teaches readers to think independently about gold, money, and the geopolitics that affect its price. The security of gold offers peace of mind, making fears about the fluctuation of the stock market irrelevant, and $10,000 Gold shows why, just like usual, gold remains the single best asset for preserving wealth in any economy. Looking at the world through the eyes of gold—where wealth is measured in ounces, not dollars—the book is a candid insight into the current state of the economy and how to stay safe no matter what lies ahead. Explains why gold price will soar to over $10,000/ounce Teaches readers to reconsider the way they think about money, showing that wealth should be weighed in gold, not unbacked dollars Provides invaluable advice on protecting money by putting it into the safest asset class on earth No one knows what the next few years hold for the economy, but investing in gold allows for financial security in any market.

This is a Beginner's Basic Guide to Investing in Gold and Silver. As the dollar loses value, many investors are turning to precious metals, converting at least part of their investment portfolio from cash, equities and other assets into silver and gold in an attempt to preserve the value of their capital. This is why the price of gold has more than doubled since 2007. Similar to gold, silver has long been considered a safe investment, especially to hedge against inflation. Like gold, silver is a precious metal and has been used historically as a currency. it is still relatively rare and its unique properties have allowed it to maintain its value over many thousands of years. This book will help you gain a better understanding of gold and silver. Check out my other books: The Dividend Millionaire: Investing for Income and winning in the stock market. Economic Crisis: Surviving Global Currency Collapse - Safeguard Your Financial Future with Silver and Gold. Guide to Investing in the Nigerian Stock Market. Passionate about Stock Investing: The Quick Guide to Investing in the Stock Market. Building Wealth with Dividend Stocks in the Nigerian Stock Market - Dividends - Stocks Secret Weapon. Stock Market Investing: Pathway to Wealth Creation. In the Pursuit of Wisdom: The Principal Thing.

As the U.S. economy struggles to recover from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, citizens across the country are searching for alternative investment vehicles. Many are finding solace in a precious metal that has been a universal measure of wealth since early civilization: gold. Investment brokers and novices alike are reaping the benefits that come with diversifying their investments. Goldâe(tm)s value is determined by a number of factors including the volume of the metal held by prosperous countries, the rarity of the metal as it is refined, and current market trends, such as inflation and the movement of the investment market. In 1910, gold was worth $20 an ounce; a century later, in 2010, the value of gold reached nearly $1,120 an ounce. This book discusses where the value of these metals first originated and how they have evolved over the course of human history. You will learn how practical uses of precious metals have directly affected their value over time and how metals like gold and silver are direct indicators of the current state of the economy. Most importantly, you will learn to recognize market trends that pinpoint the risk of inflation and the exodus from stock to precious metals that will often occur as a result. You will learn how to use mutual funds and futures to diversify your portfolio without spreading yourself too thin. With advice from dozens of financial experts and commodities traders, you will learn how to maximize your return and minimize your risk. If you are looking to diversify your portfolio and protect your investments, The Complete Guide to Investing in Gold and Precious Metals is your handbook for making the most from your investment. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

Gold is the popular investment asset among all the precious metals since ancient times. Investors prefer to invest in gold to diversify their risk in portfolio. It is considered the best investment to protect the investor during stock market declines and inflation. At the same time, adverse variation in the price of gold may lead to loss of money and there is always risk of theft and burglary.Objectives of the study: 1. To study the influence of different factors while investing in physical gold and sovereign gold bonds,2. To study the investor's preference between physical gold and sovereign gold bonds,3. To study liquidity feature of various forms of gold available for investment.Method of study:In order to reach the aim a structured questionnaire was sent to 200 investors who invested in physical gold and/or sovereign gold bonds. The respondents were categorized on the basis of age, gender, marital status, educational qualification and family monthly income. Out of 200 investors only 189 responded to the questionnaire. Percentage analysis is performed to study investor's attitude and liquidity feature of physical gold and sovereign gold bond. Chi-square analysis is conducted to study investor's attitude and weighted average score analysis is applied to study the factors influencing their decision for investment.Conclusion:Demographic factors like gender, educational status and family income play an important role in investment decision at the time of investment in gold. Safety, purity and liquidity are the major factors to which investors give more weights. In present era, investment in sovereign gold bond is the more efficient form rather than investment in physical gold on account of various reasons such as high liquidity, security assurance from the regulator, etc. Yet, the awareness level about investment in sovereign gold bonds is still very moderate. Hence, investment in sovereign gold bonds is not at par with physical gold. The mode of purchase for sovereign gold bonds is very fast when compared with physical gold, as it needs to click of the mouse or a phone call to a broker and it is freely traded on stock exchange. Therefore, necessary steps are required to be taken to educate the investors about benefits of investment in sovereign gold bonds, which will help to strengthen financial sector of our country and will bring more benefits to the investors.

Of all the precious metal, gold is the most popular as an investment. Investors generally buy gold as a way of diversifying risk, especially through the use of future contracts and derivates. The gold market is subject to speculation and volatility as are other markets. Compared to other precious metals used for investment, gold has been the most effective safe haven across a number of countries. Like most commodities, the price of gold is driven by supply and demand, including speculative demand. However, unlike most other commodities, saving and disposal play larger roles in affecting its price than its consumption. Most of the gold ever mined still exists in accessible form, such as bullion and mass-produced jewelry, with little value over its fine weight. - so it is nearly as liquid as bullion, and can come back onto the gold market. To be able to make a good investment in gold, it is necessary to identify the relevant factors that affect the price of gold, and then construct an optimal portfolio of the financial assets, including gold investments, stocks, and bonds before and during the financial crisis. An investor should add gold to the investment portfolio as, gold can diversify the risks of stocks and bonds, and therefore, enhance the portfolio's ability to bear risks in the crisis.