Friday, March 1, 2013

When Is The Best Time To Buy Gold?

By John Kern


If you are interested in investing in gold, you need to know when to make your move. Obviously, you want to buy when the price is low, but there is a lot more to it than that. Are current trends heading up or down? What is happening with the global economy? Are there any wars or conflicts in areas of the world where gold reserves are found? These factors can help you decide when the time is right for you to invest.

Compared to most of history gold is very expensive right now. Should you wait to buy in the hopes that this will change and the value will come down some? That could be a smart move or a big mistake. Few expect that the demand for this vehicle will drop any in the near future, and many expect that the opposite will occur instead. A few months from now you could regret the fact that you waited.

With stocks or other investments, you'd want to get in when the price is at rock bottom. With the precious metals market, that isn't an option. If you want to invest in gold, you just want to find a reputable broker that will give you fair market value. There is a downward trend at the moment with prices at about $1600 per ounce. The market has seen prices as high as $1800 in recent months, but this drop in price doesn't mean that you should rule out gold as an investment

The size of your budget will also be a factor in deciding when to invest. You want to find the best deal you can, but be wary of purchasing from a new dealer or a private seller. If price is your only factor, you may overlook the risks that are involved in this kind of deal and make a bad decision.

The best time to buy gold would be in the past, because it was far less costly. Since time travel is not possible you need to figure out at what point in the future you can get in on this sector without spending more than necessary. Online merchants offer deals and bargains, but if they are not a reputable company then you could end up with a counterfeit product or end up with nothing at all.




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