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More than 75% of the elements in the periodic table are metals. Their physical properties - conductivity, malleability, durability - make them indispensable raw materials for construction, manufacturing, energy, and technology.
Why Metals Matter
Metals are elements, compounds or alloys that are typically hard when present in a solid state. They are usually characterized by their shiny appearance, electrical and thermal conductivity, malleability, ductility and fusibility.
The construction sector uses metals to build bridges, homes, office buildings, railroads and airports. The manufacturing sector uses metals to make automobiles, electronics, factory equipment, jewelry, cookware, dental equipment, protective shielding, cutlery and many other items.
Metals also play a role in the power and storage industries. They are important components in battery production and even play a vital role in the creation of nuclear energy.
Investing in precious metals brings unique advantages compared to stocks and bonds.
75%+
Of periodic table elements are metals
2 categories
Precious and base metals
Metal Categories
Rare, naturally occurring metallic elements including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Precious metals serve as stores of value, inflation hedges, and safe-haven assets during periods of market stress. Gold has historically maintained purchasing power across centuries.
Metals widely used in commercial and industrial applications including copper, zinc, aluminum, nickel, and lead. Base metals are economically cyclical - demand rises with industrial production, infrastructure investment, and technology manufacturing.
Unique Advantages
Gold and other precious metals have historically preserved purchasing power when paper currencies lose value due to inflation or monetary expansion.
Metals often move independently of equities and bonds, providing natural diversification that reduces overall portfolio volatility.
Industrial metals like copper are essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, and data centres - sectors growing rapidly worldwide.
Unlike stocks or bonds, physical metals have intrinsic value as materials. Their finite supply and universal demand make them resilient long-term stores of value.