In an increasingly unstable economic environment—characterised by rising inflation, geopolitical crises, and volatile financial markets—physical, investment-grade gold represents one of the most solid, secure, and strategic choices an investor can make.
TANGIBLE ASSET
Unlike stocks, bonds, or digital currencies, physical gold is a tangible, universally recognised store of value that has endured for millennia. It is not affected by bank defaults, political interference, or market volatility. Ownership is direct, and its value is preserved over time.
INFLATION PROTECTION
Gold historically performs well when currencies lose purchasing power. During periods of inflation or economic uncertainty, physical gold acts as a safe haven, safeguarding investors’ capital. It is an insurance policy against the erosion of liquidity.
STRATEGIC DIVERIFICATION
A well-balanced portfolio is a diversified one. Adding physical gold reduces correlation with equities, bonds, or real estate and enhances overall portfolio resilience. Gold is an ideal strategic ally in turbulent markets.
NO COUNTERPARTY RISK
Investing in physical gold (certified bars or coins) ensures independence from banks, financial intermediaries, or digital platforms. You own a real, tangible asset, free from corporate failures, account freezes, or access restrictions.
IMMEDIATE LIQUIDITY
Gold is universally recognized and accepted worldwide. At any time, in any country, it can be easily liquidated through specialized operators, banks, or private investors. Its market is deep, stable, and constantly active.
LONG TERM GROWTH
Over time, gold has consistently preserved and increased in value, particularly when other investments falter. It offers capital protection and prudent growth. Transferability
TRASFERABILITY
As a physical and fungible asset, gold is ideal for generational wealth transfer, family asset protection, and long-term tax planning. It can be securely transferred, stored, or inherited without bureaucratic complications.
It can be easily transferred, stored, or inherited without complex bureaucratic procedures.
In 2004, Mr. Mario Rossi held €10,000 deposited in a current account. Mr. Rossi wanted to invest in physical pure gold, while his wife preferred to keep the funds in cash.
CURRENT ACCOUNT
The capital today would be approximately:
PHYSICAL PURE GOLD
The capital invested in physical gold today would be approximately:
According to Basel III regulations, physical gold is classified as a zero-risk asset and equivalent to cash, strengthening its position as a safe investment and increasing confidence among investors and banks. This recognition enhances the appeal of physical gold compared to “paper” or virtual gold instruments (such as ETCs), which may face structural limitations.
Why Has Basel III Influenced Gold Investment?
Zero Risk:
Physical gold is now treated as cash, granting it zero-risk asset status. Institutional Validation: This regulatory endorsement provides formal recognition by international supervisory authorities, increasing investor confidence.
Physical vs. Paper Gold:
The implementation of the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) has widened the regulatory gap between physical gold and financial (“paper”) gold.
How to Invest in Pure Gold in This Context Physical Gold Investment:
Purchasing gold bars or coins provides greater stability and global liquidity compared to gold-backed financial instruments. Rising Demand: Banks are expected to increasingly favor physical gold due to its zero-risk classification.
Protection Against Instability:
Physical gold offers protection against economic uncertainty and the depreciation of stocks and bonds, serving as a true safe haven.
We guide you step by step in the selection, purchase, custody, and investment strategy of 24-karat pure gold. We work exclusively with certified suppliers, ensuring transparency, security, and tailored advisory services.
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VAT Exempt
No income tax declaration
Ultimate safe-haven asset
Universal currency
No issuing authority
Cannot fail
Cannot be counterfeited
Cannot be printed
Risk level: 0 (Basel III)
Solvency guarantee – SKR
Improves banking credit rating
It is true that gold is currently near its historical nominal highs. However, price and value must be clearly distinguished.
Gold’s current levels are not a warning sign, but the result of deep and structural global trends—persistent inflation, geopolitical instability, and a profound shift in the monetary system (BRICS expansion, de-dollarization, record central bank purchases).
These forces are not short-lived. Many international analysts expect gold to continue appreciating over the medium to long term, potentially surpassing current levels.
Moreover, when adjusted for real inflation, gold is not at historical highs.
In summary: nominal highs do not mark the end of the journey, but often a new beginning.
Gold is not purchased to speculate tomorrow, but to protect capital today and in the years ahead.
Major investors buy gold not when it is cheap, but when they understand its strategic role in a portfolio.
And today, that context is stronger than ever.
In a rapidly changing world, gold is once again taking center stage in global economic balances. This is not merely about inflation or financial crises—it is a fundamental monetary paradigm shift led by BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), joined by strategic players such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates.
Gradual abandonment of the US dollar as the primary currency for international trade
Growing demand for physical gold as a real guarantee of value
The Decline of the Petrodollar
For decades, the dollar dominated global trade through the “petrodollar” system.
Today, many oil-producing countries reject this dominance, preferring payments in local currencies, Chinese yuan, or directly in physical gold.
Russia and Iran already trade oil and gas outside the SWIFT system, accepting gold or alternative currencies.
China, the world’s second-largest gold consumer, is accumulating gold reserves at record levels to strengthen the yuan and anchor it to tangible value.
BRICS alliances aim to establish a gold-backed common currency, surpassing the dollar as the global reserve currency.
Confidence in fiat currencies issued by heavily indebted Western governments is declining.
BRICS nations are building a multipolar system based on:
Bilateral trade in local currencies
Gold-backed payment agreements
Increasing national gold reserves
This new architecture is reigniting global demand for gold as a real, non-manipulable, non-printable, and failure-proof asset.
Structural factors point toward long-term appreciation:
Rising demand from sovereign states seeking independence from the dollar
Record central bank purchases
Growing use of gold in international settlements
Limited supply due to costly and declining mining production
Geopolitical rebalancing toward a multipolar economy
Gold is poised to revalue not only as a defensive asset, but as a central strategic pillar of the global financial system.
Investing in physical gold today is not just about protecting capital—it is about actively participating in a new era of global economics, where gold once again serves as a store of value, a strategic reserve, and a trusted medium of exchange among nations.
One-Time Purchase: Acquire physical gold bars immediately
Accumulation Plan : Build your gold reserve over time through scheduled purchases, benefiting from price averaging
The Kinegram is an anti-counterfeiting system engraved on the back of the bar, developed by ARGOR-HERAEUS in collaboration with OVD Kinegram Corporation, holder of the Kinegram patent.
IMMEDIATE USABILITY – GOOD DELIVERY
The London Good Delivery (LGD) standard allows professional buyers to accept gold bars without additional assays, ensuring immediate financial usability and market liquidity.
Hamilton Holding International bases its operations on strong ethical values that guide behavior, reduce uncertainty, and provide clarity for all stakeholders—clients, employees, partners, and communities.
Transparency, responsibility, and integrity define our relationships with the market and society.
NOMINATIVE PHYSICAL GOLD DEPOSIT
Gold held in deposit remains the exclusive property of the client.
Each bar is identified by a unique numerical code linked to the client’s name.
Clients can view their bar codes and vault seal codes through a dedicated portal.
GOLD AS COLLATERAL
Holders of a Nominative Gold Deposit with BTV (Battistolli) may request an SKR (Safe Keeping Receipt) from their bank, pledging the gold as collateral.
Good Delivery certification is issued by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) to refineries meeting the highest industry standards, ensuring transparency, quality, and market liquidity.
All gold bars originate exclusively from LBMA-approved refineries listed on the Good Delivery List.
