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Gold is one of the oldest assets in existence, from its use as a currency in ancient times to its investment use and utility today.
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Gold: A True Store of Value
All throughout recorded history, one metal that has continuously played a prominent role in the formation and advancement of human civilization is gold.
The yellow metal has been seen as a representation of the sun, of the gods, and of true value, a form of real money without counterparty risks, and it stores within it the freedom to transact and save wealth outside of the system.
Latest Resources
Brochure – Reasons to Own Gold
This brochure explores gold’s unique investment characteristics and explains why investors should strongly consider the yellow metal as part of a diversified investment portfolio.
Brochure – How Much Gold Should I Own in My Portfolio?
One of the questions most frequently asked by investors is, “How much gold exposure should I have in my portfolio?” We help answer this important question.
Podcast – Meanwhile...Down at the Gold Souk
When you’ve been in the gold game for fifty years, you learn a thing or two. When thirty of those years have been spent in the gold markets of the Middle East and the Asian sub-continent, you truly have a global perspective on how people of all walks of life build and store their wealth. Jeff Rhodes joins Ed to share stories from his life in gold.
Chart – Gold Has Been a Safe Haven During Economic and Political Instability
The current crisis began in early 2022 with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and has continued into 2025 with the Middle East crisis. As with past crises, gold has provided a safe haven investment compared to more traditional asset classes, like stocks and bonds.
Brochure – What's the Best Way to Own Precious Metals?
Precious metals have been a store of wealth for millennia. Owning coins, bars or jewelry used to be the only option to invest in gold, silver, platinum or palladium, but today’s investors have a number of alternatives.
Video - Sprott Trusts in Two Minutes
Learn how owning precious metals can be valuable component of a well structured wealth management strategy.
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Gold’s Post-Election Correction Comes as No Surprise
“Gold is a hedge against systemic risks, including inflation, deflation, monetary regime change, or just the plain monetary malpractice that seems prevalent now, consequences still to be determined.”
John Hathaway, CFA
Managing Director, Sprott Inc.; Senior Portfolio Manager, Sprott Asset Management USA
Investment Risks and Important Disclosure
Relative to other sectors, precious metals and natural resources investments have higher headline risk and are more sensitive to changes in economic data, political or regulatory events, and underlying commodity price fluctuations. Risks related to extraction, storage and liquidity should also be considered.
Gold and precious metals are referred to with terms of art like store of value, safe haven and safe asset. These terms should not be construed to guarantee any form of investment safety. While “safe” assets like gold, Treasuries, money market funds and cash generally do not carry a high risk of loss relative to other asset classes, any asset may lose value, which may involve the complete loss of invested principal.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. You cannot invest directly in an index. Investments, commentary, and opinions are unique and may not be reflective of any other Sprott entity or affiliate. Forward-looking language should not be construed as predictive. While third-party sources are believed to be reliable, Sprott makes no guarantee as to their accuracy or timeliness. This information does not constitute an offer or solicitation and may not be relied upon or considered to be the rendering of tax, legal, accounting or professional advice.