Overview
Gold has long been considered one of the most precious metals, and its value has been used as the standard for many currencies as civilisations and empires have risen and declined.
Due to its rarity and durability gold has historically been used as a method of payment because of its unique properties.
Recent years have seen gold return to grace: against a backdrop of declining equity markets, geopolitical tension, and inflationary fears, the dollar price of gold has soared and with it we have witnessed renewed interest in the yellow metal as an investment. Gold, traditionally seen as a safe haven against uncertainty, has proved very attractive to investors.
