This is critical because in times
when bullion coins and bars are in short supply and sell for large premiums over the spot price, getting cash based on the spot price is not nearly as good as getting your bullion back.
Not exact matches
When you consider the points above, it is pretty obvious that purchasing silver
bullion or
coins, especially as a short investment, is a fairly complicated and expensive affair.
Therefore, a small percentage of your portfolio dedicated to physical
bullion coins and bars can help balance your portfolio and protect it
when recession hits.
I know a sale
when I see one and sovereign - minted silver
bullion coins are on «fire sale» right now.
When RRSP gold investing, we suggest avoiding buying gold
bullion, gold
coins (unless you collect them as a hobby) or certificates representing an interest in
bullion.
When you buy bars or
coins from these dealers, they transfers the
bullion right to you.
While it is admittedly much less convenient to hold physical
bullion this way, I prefer these smaller
coins because they offer more options
when it comes time to sell or trade them in.