Financial markets

Gold and precious metals

Gold, silver and platinum are held both as industrial inputs and as stores of value. They pay no income.

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Understanding this market

Gold, silver and platinum are held both as industrial inputs and as stores of value. They pay no income.

Associated risks

Precious metals can remain flat or fall for long periods, and their price in a given currency also depends on exchange rates.