Gold Investment Blog
Expert insights, market analysis, and educational guides to help you make informed decisions about gold investment in Singapore.
UOB Gold Bar Price Today [2025 Guide]
Live UOB gold & silver prices by weight. 1g to 1kg bars with 2-5% premiums explained. Step-by-step buying guide + price history charts.
Gold Investment Singapore 2025: Beginner's Guide
Start investing in gold with SGD 100+. Learn which bars to buy, where to store them & avoid costly mistakes. 5-15% portfolio allocation explained.
Physical Gold vs ETFs: Which to Choose?
Physical gold or ETFs? Compare 0.25-0.5% ETF fees vs fixed storage costs. Learn which wins for holdings under SGD 50,000 + Singapore tax implications.
Cast vs Minted vs Lunar Gold Bars
Cast bars: 1-3% premiums. Minted: 2-4%. Lunar: 3-6%. Which gold bar type gives you the best value? Manufacturing differences explained.
Gold Bar Sizes: 1g to 1kg Guide
Which gold bar size offers the best value? 50-100g bars have 2-3% premiums vs 8-15% for 1g bars. Find the optimal weight for your budget.
How to Read Gold Price Charts
Can't decode gold price charts? Learn candlestick patterns, identify trends & spot support levels in 11 minutes. Visual examples included.
Gold Purity: 24K vs 22K vs 18K
Why does only 24K gold (999.9 purity) qualify for Singapore's GST exemption? Karat system explained + how to avoid overpaying for jewelry.
How Much Gold Should You Own?
5%, 10%, or 15% of your portfolio? Calculate your ideal gold allocation based on age, risk tolerance & market conditions. Rebalancing tips included.
7 Gold Investment Mistakes to Avoid
Don't lose money on your first gold purchase. Avoid these 7 costly mistakes: overpaying premiums, fake bars, storage errors & panic selling.
RSI for Gold: Overbought & Oversold
RSI above 70 or below 30? Learn what these levels actually mean for gold prices, when to buy/sell & why RSI can give false signals.
MACD Strategy for Gold Trading
Spot gold trend reversals with MACD crossovers & divergence patterns. Learn signal line, histogram basics + when MACD fails in gold markets.
Bollinger Bands for Gold Volatility
Bollinger Band squeeze signals big moves ahead. Learn to spot breakouts, time entries during high volatility & avoid false signals in gold.
Gold Support & Resistance Levels: Technical Analysis Guide [2025]
Master gold price support and resistance levels for smarter trading. Learn to identify key price zones, psychological barriers, and breakout signals with practical examples.
Moving Averages for Gold Trends
50-day vs 200-day moving average: which matters more? Learn golden cross, death cross signals & why MAs lag behind gold price action.
Technical Indicators: Truth & Limits
Do RSI, MACD & moving averages actually predict gold prices? Honest look at what indicators can't tell you + how to avoid false signals.
UOB Gold Pricing: Buy vs Sell Rates
UOB's 2-4% buy/sell spread explained. Learn how bank prices are calculated from spot + when to check prices for the best rates.
Singapore Gold Import/Export Rules
Save 9% GST on gold imports to Singapore. Learn which gold qualifies for tax exemption, declaration requirements & customs procedures.
Gold GST & Tax Guide Singapore
Is gold taxable in Singapore? No GST on 99.5%+ purity bars, no capital gains tax on profits. Full IPM exemption rules explained.
Gold Storage Singapore: Safe Deposit Box, Private Vaults & Home Options
Compare gold storage options in Singapore: UOB safe deposit boxes, private vault facilities, and home safes. Includes costs, insurance tips, and security best practices.
Where to Buy Gold in Singapore 2025: UOB, PAMP & Best Dealers Compared
Complete guide to buying gold in Singapore. Compare UOB, PAMP, SilverBullion & trusted dealers. Includes pricing, fees, and step-by-step purchase instructions.
How to Sell Gold in Singapore: Best Prices & Buyback Guide 2025
Get the best price when selling gold in Singapore. Compare buyback rates at UOB, dealers & pawnshops. Step-by-step guide with pricing tips.
Singapore as a Gold Hub: Why It Matters
0% GST + 0% capital gains tax. See why Singapore rivals Zurich as a global gold center. Free port benefits & refining capacity explained.
Gold in Singapore Culture: Weddings & Traditions
Chinese Si Dian Jin, Indian bridal gold, Malay heirlooms: how Singapore's communities use gold for weddings & wealth transfer.
Gold as Inflation Hedge: Does It Work?
Historical data reveals gold's mixed inflation record. It preserved wealth in the 1970s but lagged 2021-23. When gold actually protects purchasing power.
Central Bank Gold Buying: What It Means
Central banks bought 1,037 tonnes of gold in 2023. Why China, Russia & emerging markets are stockpiling—and what it signals for prices.
US Dollar vs Gold: The Inverse Link
Dollar up, gold down—but why? Understand the inverse correlation affecting your SGD gold purchases & when the pattern breaks.
When to Buy Gold: Timing vs DCA
Should you time gold purchases or invest monthly? Research shows DCA beats most timing attempts. Compare both strategies with examples.
Gold in Crises: 2008, COVID & Beyond
Gold rose 150% after 2008, hit all-time highs in 2020. How gold performs during recessions & market crashes—with timeline analysis.
Why PAMP Suisse Bars Cost More
PAMP bars cost 1-2% extra—worth it? Veriscan authentication, Lady Fortuna design & Swiss quality standards explained.
Lunar Gold Bars: Investment + Collector Value
Year of the Snake, Dragon, Tiger: Are zodiac gold bars worth the 3-6% premium? Investment value vs collectibility explained.
Gold Coins vs Bars: Which to Buy?
Coins: 3-8% premiums. Bars: 1-5%. Which gives better value? Compare liquidity, recognition & when coins make sense for your portfolio.
Silver Investment: Complement to Gold
Silver often gains 2-3x gold's returns in bull markets. Learn the gold/silver ratio, industrial demand & storage challenges.
Gold Investment Scams in Singapore: 7 Red Flags to Watch For
Discover how to spot and avoid gold investment scams in Singapore. Learn about major fraud cases, seven key red flags, and proven strategies to protect your wealth.
Gold Investment Calculator: How Much Gold Should You Buy? [Free Tool]
Use our free gold investment calculator to estimate how much gold you should buy based on your savings, goals, and market trends. Learn how to balance gold in your investment portfolio.
Gold for Retirement: CPF, SRS & Strategy
Can you use CPF for gold? (No, but SRS works.) Retirement portfolio allocation: 10-15% gold for wealth preservation. Options explained.
UOB Lunar Bar 2025: Snake Year Guide
2025 Year of the Snake gold bar: 3-6% premium vs standard bars. Pricing, availability & whether the collectible premium is worth it.
PAMP vs ARGOR at UOB: Which to Buy?
PAMP: 2-4% premium + Veriscan tech. ARGOR cast: 1.5-3% premium. Side-by-side comparison of UOB's Swiss gold bars with resale analysis.
How to Buy Gold from UOB [2025]
First-time UOB gold buyer? Bring NRIC + cash/NETS to Raffles Place or Orchard branch. Step-by-step process with payment & branch info.