Gold & Silver are safe than bank deposits ??

[Rollkal]

Exactly, bank deposits may be lost if the bank collapses. But for gold and silver, holding them is the safest and most stable compared to other types of assets.

[mornabo]

Yes, I definitely agree with you on this. Gold is the oldest form of investment which has created trust among the common people. They act as a great store of value and act as a hedge against inflation. On the other hand banks are the biggest fraudsters. They charge fees for almost doing anything related to finance even if it means just holding on to it. And the amount of interest they offer on deposits is so less and for more years which will be eaten up by inflation.

Thats right, besides being trusted thousands of years ago, saving money in gold will keep you at a loss like inflation or something like that, other than that the profits you will get because the gold and silver rate keeps going up, so I agree with saving in gold it would be better

[First77]

75% of South African gold mines are not profitable. Does this mean they risk closure ?? Digging for gold more and more deep under the earth is getting expensive and less profitable. All those talks of huge gold finds look false. Supply of gold could fall.

I see Gold at $2100/ounce.

[Aveatrex]

75% of South African gold mines are not profitable. Does this mean they risk closure ?? Digging for gold more and more deep under the earth is getting expensive and less profitable. All those talks of huge gold finds look false. Supply of gold could fall.

I see Gold at $2100/ounce.

No profit no continuity.If it's true then supply of gold will probably fall as you mentioned.I wonder if the supply fall could the price get a decent pump in value.
Regarding banks,Those who tell that banks can collapse/bankrupt.But what if the bank belongs directly to the government (national banks I guess?) It's nearly impossible that it go bankrupt because they won't take risks like other banks can take to make more profit.

[First77]

No profit no continuity.If it's true then supply of gold will probably fall as you mentioned.I wonder if the supply fall could the price get a decent pump in value.

Most of the world’s deepest and historically richest gold mines are clustered some 40 miles south-west of Johannesburg. The deeper they go, the more expensive and difficult the work of extracting the ore becomes. The council said the mines are old, deep, with falling grades and productivity, and rising costs. As a result the industry has lost 70,000 jobs over the past five years. The cost of extracting the gold may soon exceed its value, experts say.

 South Africa’s 140-year-old gold industry – which was once the world’s largest – is now facing a major crisis. The country’s mineral council says 75 percent of gold mines are unprofitable or barely making money.The announcement comes as the sector enters wage talks with its employees. Around 200 employer and employee representatives are set to start the negotiations on Wednesday. The number of work stoppages in South Africa increased by eight percent over the past two years to 132.

https://www.rt.com/business

[yoseph]

75% of South African gold mines are not profitable. Does this mean they risk closure ?? Digging for gold more and more deep under the earth is getting expensive and less profitable. All those talks of huge gold finds look false. Supply of gold could fall.

I see Gold at $2100/ounce.

The thing is the less gold that's being mined, the more the value of gold starts to go up. That means there will be less gold in the market and when something becomes scarce, Its value rises.

[tambok]

75% of South African gold mines are not profitable. Does this mean they risk closure ?? Digging for gold more and more deep under the earth is getting expensive and less profitable. All those talks of huge gold finds look false. Supply of gold could fall.

I see Gold at $2100/ounce.

The thing is the less gold that's being mined, the more the value of gold starts to go up. That means there will be less gold in the market and when something becomes scarce, Its value rises.

Bitcoin will continue to rise more in the future, but bitcoin or other cryptocurrency will give you more profit since almost all are just starting and are not protected by the government, so no once controls the price unless the demand or the users/investors.

[jaysabi]

Gold and silver are a stable currency, it will always be in price, but bank deposits are not so safe.  Cash can be depreciated.

The risk of volatility in gold and silver prices is far, FAR higher than the risk of depreciation of bank deposits except over very long time periods like several decades. The shorter your time horizon, the higher the volatility risk. It is only over very long periods of time that gold and silver can be expected to show steady real values (as opposed to nominal values), because the daily fluctuations are smoothed out over long periods of time. Gold and silver fairly regularly suffer 10% or more losses in a month, and that level of loss is something you will never see in such a short time frame from a bank deposit. Bank deposits are far safer.

[normanderecho]

For me gold and silver is safe more than bank because gold and silver is very safe to invest because we know every year gold and silver is growing up the price while the bank there's a possible the bank will bankrupt so that your money will loss.

[Mastsetad]

Gold and silver already know for hundred years ago as good investment. Its more resistance from inflation and the value always increasing. Deposit fiat on banks reducing value on our asset because central banks always creating inflation

Total gold mined and available worldwide is worth $30,000,000,000,000 to $50,000,000,000,000.

So it takes some $4,000,000,000,000 for Gold price to go up by +10%.

Biggest company "Apple Inc." listed on Stock market is worth $600,000,000,000.

It is right that gold and silver are safe than bank deposits because it is the real currency and those who have more money than their investment they buy gold. It is a tradition in my country to have gold no matter how much bank balance you have or how much are you earning from your business. Bank deposits are also good because bank is also a safe place for your money.

[bajigur894784]

Yes, I think so. Put the money on deposit actually is safe but the magnitude of interest does not provide many benefits for the long term. When in an emergency situation, withdraw deposits will make the penalties. While gold is beneficial to inflation castle and keeps the wealth. In addition, it is also liquid. Therefore, it can be said that gold has advantages, security, and risks are quite low than bank deposits.

[South Park]

Note: See on the right side of each post (top right corner) there is "+Merits"

I think now fixed deposit interest rates are less than 5% p.a in USA and Europe. In India fixed deposit rates are 6.5%.

Gold and Silver gives average profit of 8% to 12% per year. Silver will most likely give 20% to 30% profit each year from here on to reach $60/ounce.

Example:

Profit for gold and silver for year 2016 is 12%.

Profit for gold and silver for year 2017 is 0%

Profit for gold and silver for year 2018 is 8%

Profit for gold and silver for year 2019 is 16%

So average profit for 4 years is +9%

How secured/safe are investments in gold and silver if you decide to remove/withdraw your money from banks fixed deposits and invest them in Gold and silver ??

It is better to have gold and silver, it has some disadvantages like the fact that you are the one that needs to store your coins, but this is the same issue we have with bitcoin, but the best aspect of them is that if there is a bank holiday in the future when the economy is in a crisis you will have your money with you and you will be able to take advantage of it while everyone else have their money frozen in their bank accounts.

[Kurokyy]

Yes, I definitely agree with you on this. Gold is the oldest form of investment which has created trust among the common people. They act as a great store of value and act as a hedge against inflation. On the other hand banks are the biggest fraudsters. They charge fees for almost doing anything related to finance even if it means just holding on to it. And the amount of interest they offer on deposits is so less and for more years which will be eaten up by inflation.

In my own opinion, it was better to place money on banks and set it to time deposit because gold and silver is a physical asset which can be taken from you by robbers and your life is also at risk.

[rasp]

Note: See on the right side of each post (top right corner) there is "+Merits"

I think now fixed deposit interest rates are less than 5% p.a in USA and Europe. In India fixed deposit rates are 6.5%.

Gold and Silver gives average profit of 8% to 12% per year. Silver will most likely give 20% to 30% profit each year from here on to reach $60/ounce.

How secured/safe are investments in gold and silver if you decide to remove/withdraw your money from banks fixed deposits and invest them in Gold and silver ??

Precious metals indeed seem to be a more attractive investment than banking, but dealing with gold and silver is also not that easy.
Only a thoughtful trading strategy will help you to get profit from such a trade - it is as volatile as the crypto market.

[First77]

Internet started globalization. Gold and Silver are universal investments.

[Maurizio7878]

For now gold it's the most safe...

[Cotton Candy]

Note: See on the right side of each post (top right corner) there is "+Merits"

I think now fixed deposit interest rates are less than 5% p.a in USA and Europe. In India fixed deposit rates are 6.5%.

Gold and Silver gives average profit of 8% to 12% per year. Silver will most likely give 20% to 30% profit each year from here on to reach $60/ounce.

Example:

Profit for gold and silver for year 2016 is 12%.

Profit for gold and silver for year 2017 is 0%

Profit for gold and silver for year 2018 is 8%

Profit for gold and silver for year 2019 is 16%

So average profit for 4 years is +9%

How secured/safe are investments in gold and silver if you decide to remove/withdraw your money from banks fixed deposits and invest them in Gold and silver ??

Indeed, I suspect as much. Put the cash on store really is protected however the extent of premium does not give numerous advantages to the long haul. At the point when in a crisis circumstance, pull back stores will make the punishments. While gold is useful to expansion stronghold and keeps the riches. Moreover, it is likewise fluid. In this way, one might say that gold has points of interest, security, and dangers are very low than bank stores.

[kiatitami]

Absolutely correct, we find that gold is always safer than bank deposits, since bank deposits are the money you hand over to others, and gold is always holding you.

[Bitfling]

I am believe gold and silver are more safe than banks deposit. Fiat money always reduce the value inflation but not with gold and silver. Gold and silver already known as traditional investment for centuries

[First77]

Absolutely correct, we find that gold is always safer than bank deposits, since bank deposits are the money you hand over to others, and gold is always holding you.

So how many people from here will buy Gold and Silver after reading all the positives in this thread.