GOLD - Do I require a Licence to Buy & Sell in UK?

Question

Do I require a licence to buy and sell Gold in the UK. Or, where's the best place to learn all there is about buying/selling Gold.

Thanks

Answer 1

you need to be well informed to invest-dabbling on a whim won't get you anywhere

Answer 2

I myself think gold is an excellent investment right now.  It will hold value against inflation better than almost anything else.

You can learn a lot about gold at kitco:

http://www.kitco.com

If you want to physically hold the gold, visit coin shops near you.  Many sell so-called "bullion" coins;, they are not rare, their value derives from their weight in gold.  Krugerrands are good examples, although many countries mint them.

Answer 3

Why would anybody buy gold? If you want to have exposure to gold or any other metal just do like a normal investor and buy futures. Just visit http://www.independentinvestor.co.uk and choose the cheapest spread betting or CFDs account, then you can buy gold futures or take rolling daily bet. It's up to you.

Answer 4

you dont want to buy GOLD. gold is a terrible investment... look at the returns on investment over the past 20 to 100 years.. they barely average 5 percent, just over inflation.. way to risk your money to be average.. look into mutual funds and you will average 10-12 percent over 20 years.