Yes did you see the story? Unless gold goes up 20 percent they lost money. It can only be sold thru a gold broker and most charge 15-20 percent. So they got it in a safe Is it going to yield? Next year you open your safe and there is hundred dollar bill beside it

If it is worth more dollars it yields

Buddy of mine that is multimillionaire told me before COVID never to buy gold bars only coins. I thought it didn’t matter but after seeing Costco story on news I see why. According to news reports each of those bars are registered. You guys don’t register your guns but you buy gold that is ? Government keeps track of gold bars I guess....

I only buy coins and unlike stocks I hold them.

Why do you say that it can only be sold through a gold broker? I've never heard of that. Most gold bullion coins (Maple Leafs, Krugerrands, US Mint gold coins, and recognized bars, etc.) can usually sold by the individual at the current spot price. The dealers make their money on the sale of those products, usually $50-$75 per one ounce coin.

Costco is selling the 1 oz Pamp Suisse for about 2 percent over melt.

Broker part was on the National news talking about the gold bars from Costco. I’ll see if I can find the link

Something else about physical gold if you keep it at home. It must be insured separately on your homeowners insurance just like jewelry and guns. Our company’s rate is 12 dollars per 1,000 dollars of coverage every six months. So at today’s prices not sure there will be a “yield” on Costco gold ...,

Sure they were talking about paper gold?

Coins are easier to use than a bar if we ever get to that point . I know some people that buy only antique coins because when they confiscated it during FDR, foreign coins and some others were exempted

Some are projecting gold to hit 3000

Is that the same people said rate cuts would begin last December? Then February, March? Oh wait now July

Anyone expecting rate cuts for reasons other than politics is just wishful thinking.

People thought gold at 2000 was a bad sign but weve been here for a while now not that things aren't bad . It's going to get worse, much worse.

I imagine they (.gov) won't make the same mistake twice.

This is why I don't do gold!

That's true if your you're trading gold as a commodity. If you're actually using it as currency, there won't be any fees . A scale might be brought out to make sure there wasn't any shaving and a quick check to make sure it's not painted lead ...

If gold goes to $3000/oz, I may be tempted to sell. My cost to acquire, on average, was significantly less.

I would keep a small amount for SHTF and buy more land with the rest.

I however know myself and this is unlikely--which is a problem with PMs. The attachment to PMs complicates it as an investment. I'm like Smaug the dragon from Lord of the Rings just laying on it. So it's therefore just an asset.

the chart the OP posted im assuming is just talking about if you bought and sold gold beginning of year, end of year. Think gold was around 300'ish at the end of W's last term/beginning of obamas first so at current price you're at a 800% "yield" today

IF YOU SOLD correct ? Why do you guys use the term yield was my first question. I paid 85,000 for my home in 1996. Last appraisal was north of 400,000. Think term is appreciation. Plus just like my gold coins. Unless I sell they don't add to my bank account. IN fact it takes more out in property taxes.
Unlike a bond or CD that has a YEILD. More monies are added into the beginning amount. In fact I licensed my boat with the interest my CD yielded yesterday.

Just for fun go to one of the online brokers and fillout the form to sell gold. See what it cost to sell it and how long it will take. Better hope gold don't drop any or make you sick. Buying 10,000 dollars of gold or 10,000 in a CD . At the end of 6 months cash out on both. One of them is a losing investment. We know interest rates are not going down.

Yield is another word for profit. Inflation notwithstanding