There are numerous reasons that gold maintains its status as a safe haven asset and protector of wealth and value.

STUTTGART, BADEN WüRTTEMBERG, GERMANY, September 12, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gold has been considered a reliable store of wealth and value for thousands of years. This key precious metal is often referred to as "real" money, and is widely recognized and valued all over the globe. While gold is also used for jewelry making, it is a very popular asset class among investors due to certain characteristics.

There are numerous reasons that gold maintains its status as a safe haven asset and protector of wealth and value.

Gold is of finite supply. Natural resources such as gold, silver and other metals are valued on supply and demand, and supplies of these metals will one day run out. Gold is coveted for its relative scarcity and inherent value.

Unlike paper assets, gold carries no counterparty risk. Gold cannot go bankrupt, default or otherwise not deliver. This makes gold especially intriguing in the modern world of quantitative easing and currency debasement.

Gold is valued all over the globe, and can be used as a medium of exchange anywhere on the planet. If there were some type of significant economic or geopolitical crises, gold coins, bars or rounds could be used to buy everyday necessities such as food, fuel or shelter.

Gold may appreciate in value during periods of inflation or deflation. The risks of runaway inflation down the road are very real given the expansion seen in the global money supply in recent years. As a hard asset, gold may potentially gain in value during such times, and possibly help preserve your purchasing power.

Speaking of currencies, it is widely known that paper currencies lose value over time. As the value of paper money deteriorates, its purchasing power declines. This equates to every dollar buying less goods and services. An erosion in the value of paper money can make everything relatively more expensive, and can even erode the value of investment returns.

Gold has a very long history of being used as a medium of exchange, and in the past has been the cornerstone of some monetary policies. During times of chaos, people may flock to something that provides comfort, and gold could potentially see a lot of buying interest due to its recognition and reputation as a reliable store of value and protector of wealth. Move your life in a positive direction with Karatbars. My name is Harald Seiz. I am moved to help you by providing the answer to your wealth preservation questions.

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