{"id":95421,"date":"2023-10-04T06:16:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T06:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=95421"},"modified":"2026-01-22T04:46:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T04:46:20","slug":"how-to-buy-gold-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-buy-gold-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Buy And Invest In Gold In Australia (2026 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 10<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

From the legends of ancient Aztec cities to Britain\u2019s crown jewels, and Gollum coveting the precious One Ring, gold has always held an innate cultural significance to humans as a precious and powerful commodity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rare, lustrous and enduring – gold is not just a symbol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s seen as a real store of value that many investors believe transcends cash and other paper investments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gold\u2019s value is typically uncorrelated with shares<\/a>, providing reassurance in times of market turmoil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s discover how to buy gold in Australia, plus its strengths and weaknesses as an asset class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Above: January 2026 rush to buy gold in Martin Place, Sydney.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Invest In Gold?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Durability and diversification of your portfolio are two major reasons to invest in gold, regardless of prevailing economic conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Above: Adjusted for inflation, a 25-year investment in gold outpaced a bank deposit by almost 3X.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Gold drew investor funds in 2025 \u2014 and hit record highs \u2014 due to inflation risks, rising government debt, geopolitical uncertainty and shaky global growth prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In US dollars, gold is currently valued at around $4,400 per ounce.<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It gained over 65% throughout 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With gold prices surging, Australian investors have been literally queuing out the door of the ABC Bullion Sydney store since October 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A correction soon followed, as investors took profits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But with the world still going haywire, interest in gold didn\u2019t wane, and it rallied again in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important!<\/h3><\/div>

Gold has traditionally been seen as a \u201csafe haven\u201d by investors looking to diversify away from stock markets and hedge against inflation and weakening currencies.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Direct exposure to gold has long been viewed as a hedge against inflation<\/a> \u2014 but this is contested<\/a>, and some studies have shown it only holds true when gold is held for very long periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gold\u2019s value on the market typically fluctuates over the short term.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Its value can appreciate over time, but the potential for profits and returns are usually lower than what you\u2019d expect from stocks or bonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Related: Best Stock Trading Apps In Australia<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there\u2019s evidence that the role gold plays in portfolios is changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than a low-risk hedge, investors are embracing it as a long-term store of value and potential growth asset, which could drive sustained price momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important!<\/h3><\/div>

Analysts are divided on whether gold is overvalued due to the recent investing spree, or whether it will continue to see strong demand.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What Influences Gold Prices?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not every finance pundit is convinced that inflation reliably (and positively) influences the price of gold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, ups and downs in the commodity\u2019s value – driven by supply and demand – can also provide investment opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than merely diverting funds to gold during times of turmoil, investors have started holding gold as a core asset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greater accessibility through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has helped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did You Know?<\/h3><\/div>

A record<\/a> $1.6 billion of inflows into ASX-listed gold-backed ETFs was seen in 2025.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Above: Change in value of $100 invested in gold and the S&P500 in 2000.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A recent analysis shows that while stocks have historically delivered better returns \u2014 over the past 25 years (2000-2025), gold was the superior investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can you get a sense of the demand for gold?<\/p>\n\n\n\n