Physical Purchase

Why Bullion?

Bullion ownership is the most direct way of holding precious metals. Gold, silver and platinum in the form of bullion are far less expensive to manufacture than coins, which usually command a significant premium over their underlying metal value. Coin premiums often fluctuate widely and cannot always be recovered when the investment is sold.

Why precious metals?

Precious metals have been valued throughout history as the safest means of preserving and enhancing wealth under virtually any economic circumstance. In contrast, most paper currencies have depreciated or lost their value altogether, as inflation, taxes, economic crises and wars took their toll. As a result, prudent investors view precious metals as an important part of a balanced portfolio. Preservation of wealth during times of stock market volatility and uncertain economic times can be hedged with precious metals in one’s portfolio

Why Certificates?

Cambridge offers its customers gold, silver and platinum certificates. These certificates are registered and may be exchanged for physical metal or redeemed for the current cash value through our offices. Certificates are transferable via re-registration for a nominal fee. These features add liquidity to this type of precious metal investment and we do not charge storage costs for the related metal. Customers who want to exchange certificates for the physical metal must pay bar charges, delivery costs, and any sales tax applicable.

Certificates are available in minimum quantities as follows:

Gold 5 oz.
Silver 50 oz.
Platinum 5 oz.

Why Cambridge Precious Metals?

Cambridge Precious Metal is one of Canada’s largest bullion dealers. For our more risk averse clientele, who hold physical gold on their behalf and for those who want to participate in the market more aggressively, we offer forward and margin accounts.

You may also consider our gold certificate program which can be used as part of a long term investment strategy or a defense against inflation.

Why Gold in a Portfolio ?

1) In today’s volatile markets, gold acts an Asset Diversifier.

“Including gold within an existing portfolio could improve investment performance by either increasing returns without increasing risk, or by reducing risk without adversely affecting returns.”

Raymond E. Lombra, Professor of Economics, Pennsylvania State University

2) Hedge against foreign exchange volatility. Gold helps reduce both currency and country risk. It is also recommended as an asset class for investors who are subject to multiple exchange-rate risks.

3) Hedge against high and low inflation. Though today, many investors may be more concerned with disinflation and low inflation as opposed to inflation, gold usually performs well during such periods.
“Our studies show that whenever historic deflations negatively impacted asset prices and credit quality, investors shifted from capital growth to capital preservation as a primary objective…Gold became the preferred hoarding vehicle.”

Peter Palmedo, President, Sun Valley Gold

4) Source of liquidity:

“When the 1987 October crash hit the market, gold was “..the best and most effective means of raising cash against (equity) margin calls. It thus acted as the insurance policy that it professes to be.”

Rhona O’Connell, T.Hoare & Co., Ltd., London

Gold is a liquid investment for it is easily bought and sold, has narrow spreads on the bid/offer and is accepted in the International markets. Gold in addition, is not subject to government restrictions on foreign-exchange trading.

Unit Size

Cambridge Precious Metals Inc. offers gold, silver and platinum in convenient trading units. Initial investments in each metal are subject to the minimum unit sizes shown above; additional investments can be made in smaller increments.