GOLDEN MOMENTS
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Every celebratory occasion is a special experience. Most of the time, we put in utmost thought into buying a special gift for someone close to our hearts – the one who means a lot in our lives.
The most heartfelt gifts are the ones that truly take one by surprise and create that spontaneous smile in that special one’s face. Thoughtful gifting does not have to involve spending extra money or concocting an elaborate setup. It is in the seemingly simple action of being in sync with the thoughts of people whom you love and that induces the most heartwarming gifts and gestures.
GOLD
- makes an unbeatable impression when given to your loved ones.
- serves as wealth preservation.
- becomes a gift with heritage value.
You may ask, on what occasion does Gold make an appropriate gift? Traditionally, Gold bars and coins are given with congratulatory intentions for wedding, birthday or welcoming of newborns. There is no better start for a newlywed couple to receive Gold as a valuable form of savings for their future. Bestowing Gold on newborns is also popular. Even an annual affair in presenting these shiny bullion for Father’s Day is the best way to show your love for your father.
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Connie
One of the most important information all investors would like to know is the prices trend. Prices have a propensity to move directional, forming a trend and trends likely to persist over time.
Peaks and troughs are pattern that are developed by the price movement. Trends are determined by a series of these patterns.
How can we determine the trendline has been broken or not? Witness the breakdown and then replacement of the peaks and troughs.
But be careful you do not make the mistake of using a time frame that is too short. Peaks and troughs are developed over weeks and months of price action, not hours and days of trading.
Daily candlestick is used in the chart for illustration. Each bar represents one day of price movement.
Below is the chart showing the uptrend.
Below is the chart showing the downtrend.
Below is the chart showing the sideways (consolidation).
Suzane
I’ve recently been bombarded with new ideas and information, many of which I cannot digest immediately. There is one concept amongst all which I find interesting and would like to share with you. I believe that a large part of why people want to learn about investing involves dreams like improving their lives and achieving financial freedom. Who wouldn’t want to live and enjoy life without worries (such as living expenses, parental support, children’s tuition fees, etc.)? So, we learn to invest with hopes of improving our financial situation and preparing for the unknown future.
Today, I will not discuss which investment or Precious Metal is a better choice because we must recognize the more important point – to judge the market trend. If we can’t tell if the market is going up or down, we will not be able to decide whether to buy or sell no matter the kind of investment, agree? There is too much fake news being distributed amidst the real ones on the internet. Unlike senior economists and analysts who have the means to filter and analyze data from various sources to predict market trends, most of us cannot do it on our own. So, what can we do?
You might start to wonder if it will be great if there is an application that can tell you if the market is going to go up or down during a specific time frame and receive automatic reminders on price levels when it reaches your desired price level? With a “smart investment” application like this, many investment strategies can be simplified and automated, allowing us to spend our free time and energy on other meaningful activities in life, such as spending time with our family while making money. Would you be excited to try it if I told you we have an application on hand to make your journey in Precious Metals investment a little easier? We welcome you leave your contact details (click here) with us to learn more about how this application can change how you invest in Precious Metals.
最近我时常被各种新思想新资讯轰炸,很多都没办法立刻消化。可是当中有一个概念我觉得很有趣,希望可以分享给各位。首先,我相信大家想学习投资的理由很大部分和改善生活以及实现财务自由等梦想有关。谁不希望可以享受人生,无需担忧吃穿用度、供养父母、子女学费和退休生活呢?所以我们学习投资,希望可以改善自己的经济状况和为未知的将来做好准备。
今天我就不讨论哪种投资或哪个贵金属比较好,因为我们必须认清更重要的一点,那就是——判断市场趋势。无论是哪种投资,如果我们无法判断现在是上升还是下跌的市场,我们就无法决定到底是要买入还是卖出。同意吗?而网上太多消息真假混杂,我们大部分人不像资深经济学家、分析员等有办法从各方面的信息中筛选过滤分析数据来预测市场走向。那怎么办呢?
这时候我们可能会想如果有一个应用程式可以告诉我们接下来一个特定时间里市场是会上升或下跌,还可以自动提醒是否已经达到我们所要的价位,那该多好啊。有了这么一个“智能投资“应用程式,很多投资策略可以简单化、自动化,让我们赚钱之余可以把空出来的时间精力投入到人生其他有意义的活动中比如陪伴我们的家人。如果我告诉你我们手上就有这么一个应用程式,可以帮你在投资贵金属的旅程中走得轻松一些,你会为此兴奋跃跃欲试吗?欢迎你留下你的联络方式 (点击这里),和我们一起了解这个可能改变你如何投资贵金属的方案。
Maya
In our previous article on how to set price alerts to buy and sell on our website. Now, would you be interested to know more about setting price alerts using our platform (GSC Live!)? It is an awesome tool to help in setting price alerts for most of us who are always on our desk – alerts can only be set using the desktop version only. “How?” you wonder. Well, all our clients are entitled to a complimentary non-tradeable account to log in and view prices on GSC Live!.
To set price alerts, click into the “Alerts” tab, right click your mouse and start creating alerts and notifications! It’s amazing that you can even set an expiry date for the alert so that it will not notify you once it expires, even if it hit your desired level after the alert expires.
*Only the desktop application can set alerts and you have to be in the application to get notified when the alert triggers.
Wait a minute, what IF you missed the alert as you were caught up in an appointment, or the price level hit while you were sleeping? Don’t worry! Activate your account on GSC Live! to execute the orders for you by setting buy / sell limits. The difference between setting buy/sell limits and alert notifications is that the order will be executed immediately upon reaching your desired price level. If you prefer a simpler way of getting a price alert for your physical Gold, Silver or Platinum bar, you can also set it up via our website! I’ve shared this in my previous article and you can refer to it here! You will not have to worry about missing the notifications or alerts on your preferred price level anymore!
Speak with us to find out more about GSC Live! at 6222 9703 or email to gsclive@goldsilvercentral.com.sg.
Suzane
Since the Russia-Ukraine invasion, Gold experienced a magnificent roller coaster ride, and we witnessed a wave of physical gold holders selling their yellow metal to cash out at another historical high price of nearing US$2,040/oz. At the same time, investors and retail sales were outweighed by a jump in demand, led by a surge in new first-time buyers as prices hit new or near all-time highs against the world’s major currencies amid worsening inflation and Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine.
As global economics battle with the after tremors of Covid-19 in the form of inflation, Singapore’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 4.3% in February 2022 from 4.0% in the previous two months. As inflation runs rampant, what does that mean for us? Soaring prices for food, transport services, fuel, groceries, literally everything is pricier.
On the ground, we are witnessing an influx of buyers with the intent to hedge using both gold and silver bars. Interestingly, even with various agendas behind the buying spree, most buyers concurred that physical hedging is essential in times like this.
Do you think that gold is going to go up indefinitely? Probably not. You hold an asset in your portfolio as ballast, as downside protection. It doesn’t pay any dividends, much like bitcoin. You are not holding it for its lack of volatility through time.
Gold is said to stand for many things, and some widely misunderstand it as an actual store of value: protection of wealth. Its price can be argued as many things, but what it could stand for: an insurance policy. How much exactly are you insured in your portfolio?
Mindy
When it comes to Precious Metals investing, we often hear of well-known mints and refineries such as The Perth Mint, Argor-Heraeus, Austrian Mint, Pamp Suisse, Royal Canadian Mint and more. However, do you know what a mint and a refinery do? And what is the difference between them? Today, we will be sharing some basic but helpful information about them.
Mint
In simple terms, a mint is a factory where the bars and coins are produced. Most of the world’s leading mints, such as the Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, The Perth Mint and the US Mint, are state-owned, so they have the government’s consent to mint coins to be used as legal tender or national currencies. For example, the Canadian Maple Leaf Silver Coin 1oz has a monetized face value of 5 CAD (Canadian dollars), and the Austrian Philharmonic Gold Coin 1oz is worth 100 Euro.
Refinery
Mainly, the refinery is to refine the Precious Metals such as Gold, Silver and Platinum. The refinery process removes impurities, refines them, and produces them into investment grade bars and coins. Refineries can be from the industries such as mineral explorations, mining, jewellery business or scrap metal recycling.
Some of the well-known refineries in the precious metals industry are Argor-Heraeus, Pamp Suisse, Valcambi, Rand Refinery and more. We only carry bars from refiners who LBMA has accredited as meeting the exacting standards for trading on the global OTC (Over- The-Counter). You can check the LBMA accredited refinery list here.
GoldSilver Central has been an authorized and reputable bullion dealer in Singapore for 10 years. We carry a wide range of physical bullion from various LBMA accredited mints and refineries. In case you were wondering, we celebrated our 10th Anniversary last March! (Link to our 10th anniversary page). If you are interested in buying physical bullion, feel free to get in touch with us, and we will be more than happy to walk with you throughout your Precious Metals investing journey!
Evonne
Gold prices went above and beyond on the 8th and 9th of March 2022, before retracing back to levels below US $2,000/oz. Were you experiencing difficulties in reaching out to your dealers to transact, especially so when their phone lines were engaged? It’s always good to be able to transact anytime whenever the price is right, without the worry of whether the dealer is reachable. The Perth Distributor Depository Online (PMDDO) program is convenient when it comes to transacting! The program is also governed and guaranteed by the Western Australian government.
Let’s look at some of the benefits of investing under the PMDDO program, and why you should consider this program:
Benefits of Investing under the PMDDO Program
Some key benefits include being able to self-manage your physical Precious Metals (Gold, Silver, and Platinum) 24/7 and as the only government guaranteed (Western Australian government), you can also choose to trade in currencies such as the AUD or USD. A low minimum of AUD 50 is required to kickstart your journey with PMDDO, you can also choose allocated, unallocated or pool allocated storage options when you transact on the PMDDO platform.
Why Invest with The Perth Mint?
The Perth Mint is governed and owned by the government of Western Australian and have been refining Gold and other Precious Metals since 1899! The Perth Mint is also dedicated to ethically sourced Precious Metals with more than AUD 6 billion worth of Gold and Silver stored for more than 70,000 clients globally.
(Source: https://www.perthmint.com/invest/depository-online/)
Suzane
The recent war between Russia and Ukraine had far-reaching consequences for the international economy. Our friends in Russia and Ukraine had shared that their valuables (such as Gold) were confiscated by soldiers when they wanted to leave the country for asylum, resulting in them watching their hard-earned money being washed down the drain. However unbelievable, a heinous thing like that is actually happening in today’s world. Whether it is the war or the personal experiences of friends, we have a deeper understanding that investing in physical Precious Metals is not the only way to own Gold.
Perhaps many people have a specific understanding of non-physical Precious Metals investments such as CFD (contract for differences) Gold or Silver, Accumulation Programs, and ETFs (exchange-traded funds). But have you heard of the Perth Mint Certificate Program? In terms of credibility, this is the only government-guaranteed (Western Australia) program. In terms of flexibility, you can trade and withdraw physical Precious Metals any time! And in terms of threshold, the Perth Mint Depository Distributor Online account only require an amount as little as USD 50 to trade. Most importantly, there is no need to worry in times of uncertainty as the Certificate Program can only be traded by the Certificate owner, and no one can take the ownership of these Precious Metals from us.
If you are interested to find out more, please visit our website: https://www.goldsilvercentral.com.sg/perth-mint-depository-distributor-online-pmddo/
We also welcome you to make an appointment to discuss your Precious Metals investment needs with us: https://goldsilvercentral.setmore.com/bookappointment
That’s all for today, see you in our next article!
最近俄罗斯和乌克兰的战争对国际经济影响甚远。我们有一些在俄罗斯以及乌克兰的朋友甚至分享道当他们要从本国出境避难时,身上携带的值钱物品如黄金等都一律被士兵充公了。辛苦攒下的血汗钱就这么白白打了水漂。虽然难以置信但是如此令人发指的事情却真实发生了,无论是战争或朋友的亲身经历都让我们更深切的体会到投资实物贵金属并非拥有黄金的唯一方式。
或许有很多人对黄金或白银的差价合约、储蓄计划、ETF等非实物贵金属投资有一定的了解。那大家是否听说过珀斯铸币厂证书计划?论可信度,有一国政府(西澳大利亚州)的担保。论灵活度,可以随时变卖、提取实物贵金属。论门槛,此计划的线上户口最低只需要50美元就能交易。最重要的,是不需要担心发生如我们的朋友这般遗憾的事情。因为证书计划非本人是不能交易的,没有人可以从我们身上夺走这些贵金属的所有权。
有兴趣了解更多详情的话可以浏览我们的网站https://www.goldsilvercentral.com.sg/perth-mint-depository-distributor-online-pmddo/
我们也欢迎您预约时间来详谈您的投资需求https://goldsilvercentral.setmore.com/bookappointment
今天就到这里,我们下一篇文章见!
Maya
When the Gold price was hovering around the USD 2,000 per troy ounce(oz) levels, there were speculations that we may witness a repeat of the significant event back in 2011 that resulted in the end of the decade long bull run of Gold. It is worth mentioning a couple of the the contributing factors that differ then and now.
1. Inflation has been the talk of the town in 2011 with observable inflation readings.
Since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the ripple effect is evident through the enhanced focus on ESG concerns and the impetus towards onshoring and energy market fragilities. All these weren’t in play back in 2011.
2. The exuberance towards yellow metal in 2011 versus the subdued sentiment this time round is clear from the following chart.
According to the Topdown Chart by Thomson Reuters, Gold ETFs versus the total ETF market is only at 2% in 2020, comparatively to 8% back in 2011.
In comparison to 2011, Gold is projected to be in a healthier position with inflationary dynamics more supportive of the precious metal in the current times.
The majority of the investors would concur that higher interest rates are an aversion to Gold. Commonly, it is anticipated that when the Central Banks ease monetary policy, the gold price tends to react positively, whilst the opposite tends to happen when there is an expectation of tighter Central Bank policy. Reality has proven to be much more complex due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Not only is Russia the second-largest producer of Gold, mining about 10% of the world’s new supply each year, but its Central Bank also holds an estimated $145 billion in Gold reserves. This creates a great deal of uncertainty about the short-term future of the gold market. Disrupted trade could lead to a shortage of available Gold internationally, pushing the prices up. On the other hand, the economic pressure of the sanctions on Russia could force Kremlin to liquidate its Gold in exchange for currency, this would flood the market with an estimate of 2,000 megatonne (MT) of Gold, equivalent to about two-thirds of the total worldwide Gold production of a typical year.
Without a clear resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, there’s no telling when will the market return to a more stable state. Strong underlying inflationary pressures continue to be the main supportive fundamental factor driving the Gold price.
In times of uncertainty, people generally have the tendency to turn to precious metals as a hedge for the time being and avoid speculation. There’s a Chinese saying that says: “When there is a crisis, there is money to be made.” Which asset will you look to channel your funds to?
Mindy