Gold is defined as a safe haven asset because it is little linked to market fluctuations. But this does not mean that it protects the purchasing power of the invested capital. In fact, throughout history, investment in gold has not always protected against inflation with losses in purchasing power in certain periods even exceeding 70%.
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From 2000 the monopoly of the Italian exchange office was abolished, allowing private individuals to buy and sell gold. It can be purchased at banks, jewelers and professional gold, authorized by Bank of Italy.
Traders around the world advise that, in a properdiversificazione, you should invest in gold (coins, ingots, financial instruments) maximumten percent of its assets.
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You can do this in two ways, but there is no guarantee that the investment will not end in loss, as has happened several times in the past:
Purchase ingots or coins
Hold physical gold (coins and ingots) with the disadvantage of having to identify forms of custody (for example safety deposit boxes or the safe at home). In case of resale, any capital gain must be reported in the tax return and is taxed at 26%.
Investing in gold shares through financial instruments such as Etc
The Etc (Exchange traded commodity) are investment funds linked to gold. You buy a share corresponding to a quantity of mineral, the value of which increases or decreases according to the yellow metal market. Among the advantages is the ease of purchase and among the disadvantages not know exactly, the actual amount of physical gold possessed by the bottom, to guarantee the sums invested.
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