Frank Holmes Contributor Great Speculations Contributor Group Markets CEO and CIO of U.S. Global Investors Legendary global investor John Templeton once said that the best time to buy was when there was “maximum pessimism,” and the best time to sell was when there was “maximum optimism.” This type of contrarian investing takes great conviction and […]
Phumi Ramalepe , Business Insider SA The gold spot price broke through $1,800 per ounce for the first time since 2011 on Wednesday. Investors are worried about the prospects of inflation and a weaker dollar, and seeking shelter in the so-called “safe-haven” investment. There are plenty of gold investment options for South Africans. Gold spot prices broke […]
1st June 2021 by Nadya Swart Yesterday, our partners at Bloomberg reported that gold is headed for the biggest monthly advance since July, with inflation risks in focus ahead of key US jobs data due later this week that will offer clues on the economic recovery. To discuss the rising gold price, we invited two experts to join the BizNews […]
Buying Gold Krugerrands at the best price may seem like a challenge. We live in a time when there are seemingly more places to buy gold coins online than ever before. But some bullion dealers rise to the top when it comes to getting the best blend of selection, service, and—of course—price. How to Find […]
9th June 2021 by Justin Rowe-Roberts Independent financial advisor David Mevill, a long-time gold bull, shared his insights regarding the benefits of holding Krugerrands as an alternative investment. Amazingly, David says gold has been the best performing asset class over the past 50 years. Gold is known as a safe haven asset that performs well during economic […]
By CARLA TARDI Updated Apr 22, 2021 What Are Krugerrands? Krugerrands are gold coins that were minted by the Republic of South Africa in 1967 to help promote South African gold to the international markets and to make it possible for individuals to own gold. Krugerrands are among the most frequently traded gold coins in the world market. The […]
First minted in 1967, the South African Krugerrand set the global standard for collectable and investment gold coins and is still the most extensively collected and traded bullion coin in the world. People know that the world’s first heart transplant was performed in Cape Town by Dr Chris Barnard, but do they know that other […]
Thorne White, Western Cape Regional Manager for Mr Kruger, talks about the advantages of investing in Krugerrands. Does investing in gold or silver remain an excellent option? The Krugerrand, first minted in 1967, is surely one of the old classics in this sphere, but they are hard to find these days says Refilwe Moloto, and […]
Phumi Ramalepe , Business Insider SA On Monday morning, gold hit a new record – as investors seek a ‘safe-haven investment’ amid conflict between the US and China. Negative interest rates and the slumping dollar also contributed to the rally. For SA investors, there are plenty of investment options – but not all experts are keen […]
by Alec Hogg The gold price hit its highest level in eight years this week, so is now the time to invest? On the one hand the sage of Omaha Warren Buffett says “it (gold) doesn’t do anything but sit there and look at you.” But gold is like any investment circle, it has both its […]