Precious metals
Gold, silver and other precious metals — as a long-term store of value next to your portfolio.
Precious metals don’t pay interest or dividends, but many investors hold a small share of gold as a counterweight to stocks. You can invest through exchange-traded commodities (ETCs) that track the metal price, or through physical metal held in storage, if you offer it.
A counterweight
Gold has often moved differently from stocks — though not always.
Traded like a share
ETCs are bought and sold on the exchange during trading hours.
Costs
Order fees as for stocks; yearly product costs: typical range.
Precious metal prices can fall sharply and stay low for years. They are quoted in US dollars, so exchange rates affect your return as well.