The advantage of short-term trading in gold speculation is that it can obtain relatively high returns. Short-term trading is dominated by speculation, and short-term gains are large. The advantage of long-term trading in speculative gold lies in the preservation and appreciation of assets. Gold has the characteristics of maintaining and increasing value, and long-term investment in gold can also resist inflation.

The main ways for individuals to invest in gold are physical gold, paper gold, gold futures, gold stocks and funds, among which paper gold is the most important tool for short-term investment and long-term investment.