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Why invest in silver:
A promising metal

With investment and industry demand growing, silver can be an interesting purchase for many savers and investors. Learn why.

Silver 1 kilo

Why buy silver?

Reasons people buy physical silver

An affordable metal

Silver is an affordable precious metal compared to gold: which is what often makes it a first choice for many savers and investors as they can buy more silver for the same price.

Demand is expected to rise

General demand for silver, both from industries and investors, is expected to continue rising in the coming years, thanks to its use in tech and as a protection against inflation and economic downturns.

A good way to diversify

Silver, like gold, is seen as a protection against inflation and is often used as a way to diversify one’s portfolio. Its growing industrial use can also make it interesting in times of economic growth.

Exceptional properties

As an adaptable metal with exceptional conducive and reflective properties, silver is increasingly used as a key component in green and sustainable technologies.

Is now a good time to invest in silver?

A more volatile metal with long-term potential

Less talked about than gold for long-term investment, silver can be a powerful asset in a diversified portfolio.

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Silver, much like gold, is often used as a safe haven in times of crisis and inflation.

Its use in industries also make it an interesting asset during periods of economic growth.

Investment demand for silver has been on the rise since 2016.

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Silver is becoming a key element in green and tech industries (electronics, solar energy, batteries, electric vehicles, etc.)

As such, silver’s industrial demand is expected to grow further in the coming years. This growth along with rising investment demand, could help sustain a higher silver price.

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Because of its dual demand, the price of silver tends to fluctuate on the short term, usually more than gold, for example. This higher volatility can potentially bring short-term profits for investors ready to take on some risks.

But its constantly growing industrial use and general demand also make it an interesting long-term addition to any portfolio alongside gold.

Ready to invest in silver?

Before buying,
check your country’s VAT rate on silver

When you buy silver, most countries will apply VAT as silver is considered an industrial product, unlike gold, for example.

VAT costs can increase the price of silver

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In Switzerland, when buying and storing silver, you will pay 8.1% VAT. However, other countries can charge much higher rates, with 20% VAT in France and the UK, 19% in Germany, or 22% in Italy.

Interested in buying VAT-free silver?

We’ve designed a unique solution to let you buy silver with 0% VAT

Buy silver
without VAT

VAT-FREE silver is made for those looking for the best price. With no VAT and low premiums, make the most of your budget and buy silver from our VAT-FREE range.

Store in special secure vaults

Our VAT-FREE silver products are stored in secure Freeports, special economic zones where VAT doesn’t apply.

Enjoy free storage and instant resale

With our unique solution, you can buy VAT-FREE silver and enjoy free storage up to €10,000.00 in insured stored products, and instant resale with no commission!

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1 kg Silver Bar - PAMP Suisse

€2,103.96

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Fees: €10.58 per oz

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55% of our customers choose VAT-FREE silver when buying silver with GOLD AVENUE!

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Over the past 60 years, the group has become the worldwide leader in the precious metals sector.

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