Frequently Asked Questions
Gold and silver are often seen as “safe haven” investments. They are a hedge against inflation and can act as a way to diversify your portfolio, especially during periods of economic uncertainty.
This calculator works with the monetary value of your investment. It doesn’t differentiate between physical gold (coins, bars) or digital gold (ETFs, gold bonds). You can use it for any form of gold or silver investment.
The Overall Growth Percentage shows the total percentage return on your initial investment over the entire investment period. For example, a 61.05% overall growth on a 5-year investment means your money grew by that amount over that entire period.
It’s a good practice to use a conservative estimate based on the average historical returns of gold and silver. This ensures your projections are more realistic.