Gold: The Ultimate Protection

GOLD: THE ULTIMATE PROTECTION FACTORS AFFECTING THE PRICE OF GOLD SUPPLY ECONOMIC • Limited supply left in world Debt DENAND Inflation GEOPOLITICAL Economic Stress GDP Growth Interest Rates Demand outpacing supply • Conflict Uncertainty Tensions GOLD BENEFITS OF INVESTING IN GOLD • Gold helps diversify a portfolio • Gold is independent of all market cycles Physical gold is a tangible, private asset with intrinsic value, making it the perfect component for diversification GOLD IS A HEDGE AGAINST INFLATION & CURRENCY DEVALUATION U.S. debt is at $16 trillion and predicted to reach $20 trillion by 2016! If the U.S. government is not able to put a dent in this debt through growth, the dollar will be further deval- IOU $16 2000 TRILLION 3000 As monetary supply increases, the price of gold continues to rise. ued to balance the budget. 2500 1500 0 금 2000 GOLD PROTECTS AGAINST VOLATILITY & RISK 1500 1000 O 1000 In times of political, economic, or social unrest, gold has a track record of holding its value. 500 500 40 2000 H 35 2000 2004 2008 2012 30 1500 YEAR 25 20 1000 15 DEMAND FOR GOLD IS MUCH GREATER THAN SUPPLY 10 500 5 Jan. Feb. Har Apr. May An A Aug Sep. Oct Nov Dac. 2011 There is approximately 165,000 metric tons of gold available in the world. High-grade gold deposits are becoming increasingly rare. At the same time, demand for gold continues to increase. There are less than 450 gold deposits with 1 million ounces or more left in the world. Income per capita in India and China-two of the biggest buyers of gold in the world-is increasing, along with demand for the yellow metal. 189 producing deposits 000000000 250 non-producing deposits 000000000 Even Central Banks are now major gold buyers. ADDING PHYSICAL GOLD TO YOUR PORTFOLIO DIRECT DELIVERY PRECIOUS METALS IRA Whether it is in your hands or in your IRA, gold is one of the simplest, most conservative ways to protect your hard-earned savings and retirement. • When the funds being converted into gold are coming from a non-qualified account, such as a savings account, CD, money market, or brokerage account outside of an IRA, physical precious metals such as gold and silver can be shipped directly to a designated address. When the funds being converted into gold are coming from a qualified account, such as an existing IRA or 401(k)with a former employer, a Precious Metals IRA can be set up to transfer the desired percentage of an existing retirement fund into ownership of real gold in a Precious Metals IRA. • This option is favored because physical possession of the assets is taken, providing immediate accessibility and liquidity, and completely removing all counter party risk (risk of loss due to the default or non-perfor- mance by another party to the transaction). • IRS Code requires that assets in an IRA be held by a custodian or trustee. Many insured, third-party storage options are available. • With no end in sight to the loose GOLD IS THE ULTIMATE STORE OF VALUE monetary policies enacted by the Federal Reserve and with financial institutions like Bank of America, UBS, and TD Securities predicting a major gold rally with prices to exceed $2,000 an ounce, adding physical precious metals to your portfolio should be an easy decision. • Gold has the tendency to stay strong even in the face of uncertainty, currency de- valuation, or inflation. INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: CGG CAPITAL GOLD GROUP www.startwithgold.com SOURCES: http://www.startwithgold.com/fag/ http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_as_an_investment#sthash.JfDpyogr.dpuf http://www.usfunds.com/investor-resources/investor-alert/all-signs-pointing-to-gold/ http://goldnews.bullionvault.com/ http://www.visualcapitalist.com/portfolio/global-gold-mines-and-deposits-ranking-2012 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1199631-buy-gold-now-as-central-banks-keep-buying-gold http://udforex.com/fundamental/fundamental-analysis-reports/gold-prices-dip-sharply-but-tds- still-sees-2-000-gold-in-2013-6847.html http://www.investmenteurope.net/investment-europe/opinion/2207552/gold-to-hit-usd2000- sharps-pixley-cites-ubs http://www.cnbc.com/id/49072875 U.S. MONETARY BASE, IN BILLIONS, U NASDAQ VOLATILITY INDEX PRICE OF GOLD PER OUNCE, USD PRICE OF GOLD PER OUNCE, USI GOLD: THE ULTIMATE PROTECTION FACTORS AFFECTING THE PRICE OF GOLD SUPPLY ECONOMIC • Limited supply left in world Debt DENAND Inflation GEOPOLITICAL Economic Stress GDP Growth Interest Rates Demand outpacing supply • Conflict Uncertainty Tensions GOLD BENEFITS OF INVESTING IN GOLD • Gold helps diversify a portfolio • Gold is independent of all market cycles Physical gold is a tangible, private asset with intrinsic value, making it the perfect component for diversification GOLD IS A HEDGE AGAINST INFLATION & CURRENCY DEVALUATION U.S. debt is at $16 trillion and predicted to reach $20 trillion by 2016! If the U.S. government is not able to put a dent in this debt through growth, the dollar will be further deval- IOU $16 2000 TRILLION 3000 As monetary supply increases, the price of gold continues to rise. ued to balance the budget. 2500 1500 0 금 2000 GOLD PROTECTS AGAINST VOLATILITY & RISK 1500 1000 O 1000 In times of political, economic, or social unrest, gold has a track record of holding its value. 500 500 40 2000 H 35 2000 2004 2008 2012 30 1500 YEAR 25 20 1000 15 DEMAND FOR GOLD IS MUCH GREATER THAN SUPPLY 10 500 5 Jan. Feb. Har Apr. May An A Aug Sep. Oct Nov Dac. 2011 There is approximately 165,000 metric tons of gold available in the world. High-grade gold deposits are becoming increasingly rare. At the same time, demand for gold continues to increase. There are less than 450 gold deposits with 1 million ounces or more left in the world. Income per capita in India and China-two of the biggest buyers of gold in the world-is increasing, along with demand for the yellow metal. 189 producing deposits 000000000 250 non-producing deposits 000000000 Even Central Banks are now major gold buyers. ADDING PHYSICAL GOLD TO YOUR PORTFOLIO DIRECT DELIVERY PRECIOUS METALS IRA Whether it is in your hands or in your IRA, gold is one of the simplest, most conservative ways to protect your hard-earned savings and retirement. • When the funds being converted into gold are coming from a non-qualified account, such as a savings account, CD, money market, or brokerage account outside of an IRA, physical precious metals such as gold and silver can be shipped directly to a designated address. When the funds being converted into gold are coming from a qualified account, such as an existing IRA or 401(k)with a former employer, a Precious Metals IRA can be set up to transfer the desired percentage of an existing retirement fund into ownership of real gold in a Precious Metals IRA. • This option is favored because physical possession of the assets is taken, providing immediate accessibility and liquidity, and completely removing all counter party risk (risk of loss due to the default or non-perfor- mance by another party to the transaction). • IRS Code requires that assets in an IRA be held by a custodian or trustee. Many insured, third-party storage options are available. • With no end in sight to the loose GOLD IS THE ULTIMATE STORE OF VALUE monetary policies enacted by the Federal Reserve and with financial institutions like Bank of America, UBS, and TD Securities predicting a major gold rally with prices to exceed $2,000 an ounce, adding physical precious metals to your portfolio should be an easy decision. • Gold has the tendency to stay strong even in the face of uncertainty, currency de- valuation, or inflation. INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: CGG CAPITAL GOLD GROUP www.startwithgold.com SOURCES: http://www.startwithgold.com/fag/ http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_as_an_investment#sthash.JfDpyogr.dpuf http://www.usfunds.com/investor-resources/investor-alert/all-signs-pointing-to-gold/ http://goldnews.bullionvault.com/ http://www.visualcapitalist.com/portfolio/global-gold-mines-and-deposits-ranking-2012 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1199631-buy-gold-now-as-central-banks-keep-buying-gold http://udforex.com/fundamental/fundamental-analysis-reports/gold-prices-dip-sharply-but-tds- still-sees-2-000-gold-in-2013-6847.html http://www.investmenteurope.net/investment-europe/opinion/2207552/gold-to-hit-usd2000- sharps-pixley-cites-ubs http://www.cnbc.com/id/49072875 U.S. MONETARY BASE, IN BILLIONS, U NASDAQ VOLATILITY INDEX PRICE OF GOLD PER OUNCE, USD PRICE OF GOLD PER OUNCE, USI