Gold has always been regarded as hard currency in the international capital market, and has been chosen as the most important hedging tool for funds by investors. Gold is not money, money is gold and silver. Although gold has withdrawn from the market as a currency, its attributes as a currency still exist. The credit currency circulating in the market is based on a country's commitment, and the currency itself is worthless. But gold is not based on credit. Its value is very high, so it can survive the crisis.
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Before the Spring Festival, gold investors who participate in leveraged trading such as gold (T+D) business and gold futures should gradually lighten their positions, and try to keep light positions during the holidays to avoid betting on the market and heavy positions on holidays. If the gold trading varieties involved by investors are closed during the holiday period, the risk can be controlled through the precious metal business in commercial bank accounts. In this way, the risk can be hedged by reverse locking operation and the position risk can be controlled.
No matter how the price of gold changes, due to its high intrinsic value, it has certain value preservation and strong liquidity. In the long run, it has anti-inflation function; In the long run, real estate has great practicability, and if the purchase timing, price and area are reasonable, it also has appreciation potential; Saving is the most convenient for all kinds of immediate needs; Stock profitability and risk. The advantages and functions of these investments should be determined according to various purposes, financial resources and investment knowledge.
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