What is the ABC Bullion Gold Saver?
An Australian first fully automated physical bullion accumulation plan, the ABC Bullion Gold Saver repositions physical gold and silver as a regular savings asset.
It is the perfect choice for those wanting to build savings by purchasing physical gold and silver on a regular basis. The ABC Bullion Gold Saver is akin to a savings account where you deposit money each week, fortnight or month.
The amount deposited is then converted into gold or silver, or both (you can choose how you want your savings split), with your holdings then moving up or down in value based on movements in gold and silver prices.
While the performance of gold and silver can’t be guaranteed, over the last twenty years, precious metals have generated much higher returns than money in a bank account.
The amount you wish to save can be changed at any time, should you wish to increase or decrease depending on your upcoming financial commitments or preferences.
ABC Bullion Gold Saver Key Findings
Protection against high inflation
Inflation has hit back with a vengeance in recent years, with consumer prices rising by almost 5% per annum in Australia since 2020. Gold and silver are trusted inflation hedges, having historically risen by between 15-20% in years inflation has been high.
The "Insurance" Effect
Investors gravitate towards physical gold and silver whenever there is increasing uncertainty surrounding the economy, or extra volatility in financial markets. This is because physical precious metals have always been considered wealth “insurance” and tend to outperform other assets in periods of uncertainty.
Strong Long-Term Returns
The price of gold has risen from below AUD $450 to more than AUD $4,000 per troy ounce since the year 2000. That is a return of almost 10% per annum, with gold outperforming other mainstream asset classes over this period. Silver has also performed well, rising almost 7.5% from just over AUD $8 to almost AUD $50 per troy ounce. These strong returns for precious metals are leading an increasing number of investors to put money into gold and silver.
Central Bank Demand
Central banks, including the Reserve Bank of Australia, collectively hold more than 36,000 tonnes of physical gold, worth more than 3 trillion US dollars. They are also buying hundreds of tonnes of gold every year, which can be expected to support further price growth in the coming years.
Chinese and Indian Gold Demand
Consumers in the world’s most populous nations already buy an average of about 1,800 tonnes of gold every year, equivalent to about 50% of total new supply. This number is set to rise going forward due to high savings rates, income growth and gold’s premiere status as a savings asset in these countries.
Limited Supply
Unlike the dollars saved in an everyday bank account, the supply of both gold and silver is limited. This helps precious metals hold their value over the long term