Estimated read time: 6-7 minutes
5 reasons purchasing gold and silver could be beneficial
Gold is a unique commodity that experienced 44% price growth over the past year, according to an article by Derek Saul, writing for Forbes.
The World Gold Council explains gold has been the underpinning of global financial systems for thousands of years. Similarly, silver was once used in daily life until 1965 when the U.S. Mint removed the precious metal from U.S. coins, explains Brian Twomey in an article for Investopedia.
Today, only a small percentage of Americans own gold and silver as part of their investment portfolio, but that number is rising.
One Utah company, Alpine Gold Ogden, believes times are changing for the yellow and white metals.
With political and financial uncertainty growing across the world, many nations are working to increase their gold holdings including the United States. A Feb. 20 Reuters article reports that Swiss gold exports to the U.S. recently reached a 13-year peak.
In recent weeks, there has even been talk of auditing Ft. Knox with President Trump reportedly saying he wants to make sure the gold is still there.
With this kind of information, some investors might wonder if 2025 is the right time to buy precious metals. Here are a few reasons why buying gold and silver could be a good move this year:
Gold and silver can act as a financial hedge against the stock market
Gold is known as a safe haven commodity, according to Joshua Rodriquez writing for CBS News. When things are dicey in the financial markets, many investors turn to gold to reduce risk and hedge against inflation driven by government deficit spending that has resulted in the U.S. national debt swelling to more than $36 trillion as of January 2025.
Political changes, global financial unrest, and a general lack of public confidence can cause the stock market to wildly fluctuate and cause investors to look for alternatives like precious metals. For some, today's economic uncertainty and global conflicts seem to check all of those boxes.
In Utah, political leaders have recognized the value of gold and and in 2011 approved legislation recognizing precious metals as legal tender. In 2025, the Utah House unanimously passed a bill that would create a system allowing the state to pay vendors in gold or silver, according to the website Tenth Amendment Center.
Going into this interesting period of potential financial upheaval, safeguarding your money with gold and silver might be worth considering. Especially with inflation showing little sign of decline, precious metals could be a great way to preserve wealth in 2025 and beyond.
One way to accomplish this is to convert your retirement savings over to a self-directed IRA that holds gold in a local, private depository. Clients of Alpine Gold Ogden can do exactly that by moving funds into gold and silver through their IRA conversion service and storing them at their facility in Alpine. By diversifying your retirement portfolio with tangible assets, you can safeguard your financial future and enjoy the potential for long-term growth.
Gold is a physical asset with the option of liquidity
Some financial industry experts argue gold might be a difficult investment to buy and sell because it's not liquid. In other words, you can't move the money from one account to the next without first selling your physical asset (gold).
However, established gold and silver suppliers make it very easy to liquidate holdings quickly. Alpine Gold Ogden provides its clients with a 0% buy/sell spread, simple ACH or check transfer of proceeds and a Visa debit card that clients can use to cash-in on their precious metal holdings. In as little as one business day, you can spend or withdraw your money whenever you need it.
Security for the collapse or turmoil of global markets
In an article for JP Morgan, financial strategists Yuxuan Tang and Stephen Jury say global banks have been buying up more gold in the last several years. China especially is purchasing hundreds of tons of gold. They report nations not allied with the U.S. want to diversify their reserves in a currency separate from the U.S. dollar, giving them protection against worldwide inflation.
Take a note from other countries: Having a physical asset to use as currency when the world could be facing economic uncertainty can provide peace of mind.
It's not vulnerable to digital hacking
If you've ever fallen prey to a classic Facebook hack or even fell for a phishing email, you know how easy it is to accidentally give someone control of your personal information and accounts.
Having money in banks or credit unions carries risk. If your account is hacked, most banks will refund your money, according to LifeLock. However, if you're not one to check your accounts regularly, the window to report stolen funds can shrink until it's too late to get your money back.
Alpine Gold eliminates these risks with a physical and secure vault in Alpine that is regularly audited, ensuring your money is safe from scammers and hackers. Furthermore, you always have the option to simply purchase the metal at the Alpine Gold Exchange and take it home with you.
Diversify your assets
Even if you're not ready to put all of your money into gold, having a diverse portfolio of investments is a smart financial decision. Nick Lioudis for Investopedia writes, "By spreading your investments across different assets, you're less likely to have your portfolio wiped out due to one negative event impacting that single holding."
By investing in gold or silver, you're protecting your money in a way that stocks and companies can't always provide. Brian Dolan, writing for Investopedia, recommends converting 5% of your portfolio to gold.
Protect your wealth with Alpine Gold
For centuries, gold and silver have been used as a stable form of currency. Even though today's world is run by paper and digital money, having reserves of gold can be invaluable as the U.S. and global markets fluctuate.
Alpine Gold Exchange in Ogden is a local company eager to help you take control of your wealth and financial legacy. They work with clients both locally and nationwide to expand their portfolios and convert holdings to a timeless currency of sound money.
If you're interested in learning more about converting your funds into gold and silver, make an appointment with the brokers at Alpine Gold Ogden. You can book online today.
