Commonly seen as a great store of wealth, this precious metal is also known as a reliable safe-haven asset.
Gold has been one of the most valuable precious metals throughout human history, used by elites as a symbol of wealth for centuries due to its rarity and its ability to hold its worth for a long time. Historically, it has been the most common way to pass on one’s wealth as an inheritance from one generation to the next. Gold is considered a worthy investment, with coins and bars available for purchase in various sizes, ranging from one gram to a whopping 400 ounces. Being the most reliable investment commodity available, gold has proven to be a perfect way to diversify your investment portfolio and an excellent safeguard against volatile currency.

Cryptocurrencies are an emerging market which have become increasingly popular as major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have entered the mainstream. The majority of cryptocurrencies, also referred to as simply ‘cryptos,’ are powered by Blockchain technology. They differ from established fiat currencies in that they are decentralised assets currently unregulated or controlled by any one country, central bank or regulatory authority. Trading cryptocurrencies is quite different from more traditional markets like Forex or Indices as, because they are relatively new assets, they are not influenced by many of the same forces as other more established markets.

Forex, or foreign exchange, can be explained as a network of buyers and sellers, who transfer currency between each other at an agreed price. It is the means by which individuals, companies and central banks convert one currency into another – if you have ever travelled abroad, then it is likely you have made a forex transaction. While a lot of foreign exchange is done for practical purposes, the vast majority of currency conversion is undertaken with the aim of earning a profit. The amount of currency converted every day can make price movements of some currencies extremely volatile. It is this volatility that can make forex so attractive to traders: bringing about a greater chance of high profits, while also increasing the risk.