As an important investment tool in the investment market, precious metals have always been concerned by many people. For investors, on the one hand, investing in precious metals can effectively avoid some risks, on the other hand, they can obtain expected returns by investing in precious metals. So, what are the precious metals? How are we going to invest? Next, let's take a look together. 1. What are the precious metals? Precious metals mainly refer to eight metal elements such as gold, silver and platinum group metals (ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium and platinum). Most of these metals have the characteristics of beautiful color, strong chemical stability and difficult chemical reaction with other chemicals under general conditions. Generally speaking, precious metals investment trading is divided into two ways: physical investment and electronic trading investment.

second, how to invest in precious metals? 1. Physical investment refers to the process that investors buy low and sell high to earn the difference when they are optimistic about the precious metal market. It can also be a means of avoiding risks when the economic prospects are not optimistic, so as to maintain and increase the value of assets. 2. Electronic trading Investment in electronic trading refers to the determination of buying or selling according to the fluctuation of the market prices of precious metals such as gold and silver. This kind of transaction generally has leverage, and it can get a larger return with a smaller cost. 3. Financial market transactions In addition to the above two precious metal trading methods, investors can also purchase precious metals for investment through funds and futures linked with precious metals. Generally, it is gold, silver and platinum. The above contents about what precious metals are and how to invest are here, hoping to help everyone. Warm reminder, financial management is risky and investment needs to be cautious.