Alternative Investments
Interesting facts about Gold:
- It is claimed that all the gold ever mined in the world would fit
under The Eiffel Tower in the form of a cube
- Copper and gold were the first metal to be discovered by man
- The term “gold” comes from an old Anglo-Saxon world ‘gelo’, or yellow
- Less than 50% of all the world’s gold is still in the ground
a comforting contrast with the authenticity and condition are limited until now. Physical Gold Ltd
constant flow of ‘new’ products. as expected. have teamed up with alternative
SIPP specialists Pointon York SIPP
So gold seems like THE asset to Dan Fisher: “As a universally
Solutions, to make the process
own for portfolio balance, but how traded asset, gold is offered by
of buying solid gold bars for
do we buy it at the best prices, many different sources. My advice
your pension simple and readily
what type of gold should we buy, is not to be tempted to buy off Ebay
available.
and how can we maximise returns but to go to a reputable dealer. At
with tax free gold? Physical Gold Ltd, all our gold is Now investors of all ages and risk
checked by numismatic experts, we profiles can include gold in their
Dan Fisher, CEO at leading gold
provide documentation assuring pension plans giving a number
dealer Physical Gold Ltd says:
the quality of the gold, and have of benefits:
“Gold is no longer seen exclusively
a large network of IFAs to talk
as an asset for the elite. Everyone
through the risks and benefits with
• Gold can be used to hedge
is entitled to own some gold, and
their investor base.”
against more aggressive high
we look at simple, tax efficient yield and emerging market
ways to invest, to maximise returns Pension Gold equity schemes to give capital
as well as protection.” Amongst growth;
the methods available are ways
Since April 2006, the types of
to invest in gold coins that are
investment permitted into UK • Gold tends to rise in value
totally tax free to UK residents, and
pensions has been expanded to when many of the traditional
receiving up to 40% discount off
include various alternative assets, assets fall, providing the
the gold price by placing gold bars
in an attempt to both encourage portfolio insurance every
into a SIPP pension.
more saving for retirement and pension should have;
more balanced pension portfolios.
Buy from a renowned dealer With commercial property
• Investors receive up to 40%
dominating the headlines 3
discount off the price of gold
You should always deal with a gold
years ago as a new pension
bars through tax relief, and
dealer with a proven track record.
asset, it has become very widely
are protected from Capital
You need to be comfortable that
available within a SIPP. However,
Gains Tax;
the type of gold recommended
the opportunity to buy physical
will suit you best, and that the
• Storage of the gold is in a
gold within a SIPP has been very
segregated account at The
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