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    Buying Gold

    Hello,

    I'm very tempted to buy some gold as in investment. I've looked at coins and understand it... a little bit. But if I want to buy on the Stock Exchange what should I be looking for? More specifically, what "company" code i.e.. GBS - Gold Bullion Secs or BULL -which is an ETFS(?) I believe. What's the difference?

    I'm a bit confused on this one so any help would really be appreciated.

    I dabble in shares a little, but not much.

    Cheers,

    Steve

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    ETF ticker PHAU.L (tracks spot price of gold). Otherwise Bullion by post or www.coininvest.com to buy the physical stuff.
    Last edited by miguelh34; 6th February 2018 at 14:56.

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    Or just buy through trading exchanges like igmarkets?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ViperStripes View Post
    This is ore like investing in companies that are involved in gold and gold mining as opposed to owning physical gold.

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    You need to decide if you want to hold physical gold or if you want to invest in a fund that is predominantly in gold.

    Actually holding physical gold is interesting. It's pretty to look at (well I think so anyway) and a small amount can be a conversation piece. But if you want a larger holding you need to think about storage, security and insurance.

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    Cheers for your help guys, I'll ponder this for a few days I think. The coins do appeal - we all like shiny things after all, but the markets just seem easier, but if you invest in the correct fund?!
    Last edited by HJ.; 7th February 2018 at 14:25.

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    Would go down the route of “physical” gold, Sovereigns & Krugerrands. Don’t bother with getting them in sealed packets and uncirculated condition.
    The bullion buyers are not interested in condition when you go to sell them!

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    Another option is to buy shares in gold mines. I did this with some Australian mines and did very well out of it.

    Quite often gold mine shares surge when the price of gold increases because mines sell quite a lot of gold on the spot market.

    If the price of gold increases by say 10%, that can represent a quadrupling of profit for the mines. Also you get the dividends.

    Best advice however is to spread the money around and don't have too much in one thing.

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    I'm sure you're already aware of this but if you're UK tax resident gains on disposal of British gold coins that are legal tender are exempt from CGT. Something to bear in mind if you are considering buying physical gold.

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    Quote Originally Posted by draftsmann View Post
    I'm sure you're already aware of this but if you're UK tax resident gains on disposal of British gold coins that are legal tender are exempt from CGT. Something to bear in mind if you are considering buying physical gold.
    Hmmmm interesting... i guess we are talking Sovereigns? So bars and such are liable?

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    Quote Originally Posted by T1ckT0ck View Post
    Hmmmm interesting... i guess we are talking Sovereigns? So bars and such are liable?
    We are. And they are.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ShaunR View Post
    Would go down the route of “physical” gold, Sovereigns & Krugerrands. Don’t bother with getting them in sealed packets and uncirculated condition.
    The bullion buyers are not interested in condition when you go to sell them!
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    Quote Originally Posted by T1ckT0ck View Post
    Hmmmm interesting... i guess we are talking Sovereigns?
    And 1 ounce Britannias?

    UK Krugerrand equivalent.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vortgern View Post
    And 1 ounce Britannias?
    Yes, they are UK legal tender (as are quintuple Britannias, fractional Britannias, and even Royal Mint's Chinese Lunar Year coins). All legal tender and thus CGT-free.

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    Any recommendations on where to source these British coins?


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    Quote Originally Posted by stoneyloon View Post
    Any recommendations on where to source these British coins?


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    https://www.chards.co.uk/ are very good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stoneyloon View Post
    Any recommendations on where to source these British coins?

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    or https://atkinsonsbullion.com/

    good prices, great service & trusted..

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    Quote Originally Posted by stoneyloon View Post
    Any recommendations on where to source these British coins?
    In addition to the above suggestions you can buy direct from Royal Mint, although usually at premium prices.

    https://www.royalmint.com/ for shiny coins.
    https://www.royalmintbullion.com/ for bullion coins (but still usually at highish prices).

    And http://www.hattongardenmetals.com/ is one of the best but their stock is typically very limited.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vulcangascompany View Post
    or https://atkinsonsbullion.com/

    good prices, great service & trusted..
    +1 I've used them in the past, they have an actual shop and a long established trading history.

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    Many thanks folks.


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    I have a couple of PAMP pieces, 1 Oz, half Oz, etc.

    Where do you recommend selling them chaps?

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    Quote Originally Posted by GMTMaster View Post
    I have a couple of PAMP pieces, 1 Oz, half Oz, etc.

    Where do you recommend selling them chaps?
    http://www.hattongardenmetals.com/

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    Not worth the hassle of owning physical with all the security risk.
    I've been buying and selling gold for about 15 years have units in GBS (ETF) which you can hold within an ISA, but now predominantly use Bullionvault. I've also used Goldmoney (similar to Bullionvault)
    You can purchase the physical, store it in London, Geneva, New York - wherever and buy/sell it with ease

    https://www.bullionvault.com


    Yes, there are charges and you may be able to pick up the physical cheaper in the form of bars, ingots or coins, but do you really want the extra hassle and risk when you eventually want to move it on?

    Another option is a Gold Mining ETF - GDX or GDXJ (Junior Miners)
    If your timing is right, that's really the way to play a rising gold price, but can be much more volatile and risky.
    Last edited by klunk; 9th February 2018 at 22:57.

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    Quote Originally Posted by klunk View Post
    Not worth the hassle of owning physical with all the security risk.
    I've been buying and selling gold for about 15 years have units in GBS (ETF) which you can hold within an ISA, but now predominantly use Bullionvault. I've also used Goldmoney (similar to Bullionvault)
    You can purchase the physical, store it in London, Geneva, New York - wherever and buy/sell it with ease

    https://www.bullionvault.com


    Yes, there are charges and you may be able to pick up the physical cheaper in the form of bars, ingots or coins, but do you really want the extra hassle and risk when you eventually want to move it on?

    Another option is a Gold Mining ETF - GDX or GDXJ (Junior Miners)
    If your timing is right, that's really the way to play a rising gold price, but can be much more volatile and risky.
    Another option is Royal Mint, who are launching an ICO and selling by the gram and holding it for you.
    It's just a matter of time...

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