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Expert insights on gold, silver and precious metals investing.


Aurum Helvetica Monthly Perspective — October 2026
September’s gold and silver volatility, education before investing, progress at Aurum Helvetica and a lesson in discipline from professional hockey.
Ralph Stalder
44 minutes ago2 min read


Over 6,000 Years of History. A Thought for Our Future.
Swiss pension provision gives us a foundation. Physical gold invites a wider conversation about ownership, resilience and what we pass on to the next generation.
Ralph Stalder
1 day ago2 min read


Where Should You Store Your Gold?
Home or professional vault? Explore gold storage, security, ownership, insurance and access with Aurum Helvetica in this short educational video.
Ralph Stalder
1 day ago1 min read
Physical Gold and Swiss Retirement: Building for the Long Term
A newspaper article about precious metals and retirement prompted a simple question: what are we building today for the life we want in 20, 30 or 40 years? Retirement planning is about more than a future account balance. It is about independence, family and the choices we want to preserve.
Ralph Stalder
2 days ago2 min read


Buying and Storing Gold in Switzerland: Frequently Asked Questions
Buying and storing gold in Switzerland: answers on gold and silver coins, bars, ownership, insured storage, transport and opening an Aurum Helvetica account.
Ralph Stalder
Sep 304 min read


Gold vs Cash: What Really Preserves Wealth.
Gold and cash are often compared as if investors must choose between one or the other. In reality, they serve very different purposes. Cash provides liquidity and immediate access to purchasing power. Physical gold serves a different function: a tangible asset with no issuer that has historically been used as a long-term store of value. Cash: Liquidity and Flexibility Cash is essential. It allows individuals and businesses to meet short-term obligations, cover unexpected expe
Ralph Stalder
Sep 173 min read


Gold Coins vs Gold Bars: Which Should You Buy?
When buying physical gold, one of the first decisions is whether to buy gold coins or gold bars. When comparing gold coins vs gold bars, the right choice depends on your investment size, need for flexibility, storage preferences and long-term objectives. Both provide direct ownership of physical gold. Both can serve as a long-term store of value. But they differ in important ways — including premiums, flexibility, liquidity and the size of investment they are best suited for.
Ralph Stalder
Sep 174 min read


Buy Gold in Switzerland: A Practical Guide
Switzerland has long been associated with gold, precious-metals refining and private wealth. But buying physical gold involves more than simply watching the gold price and choosing a coin or bar. If you are considering buying gold in Switzerland, it is worth understanding what you are buying, how pricing works, how ownership is structured, where the metal can be stored and how easily it can eventually be sold. This guide covers the key points to consider. 1. Understand What Y
Ralph Stalder
Sep 164 min read


What Does It Actually Mean to Own Physical Gold?
What does it actually mean to own physical gold? Explore direct ownership, allocation, secure storage and why the structure behind your gold matters.
Ralph Stalder
Sep 141 min read


AH Monthly Perspective — September 2026
August brought strong moves in gold and silver. As September begins, we look at what’s driving precious metals, what we’re seeing from clients, and what’s new at Aurum Helvetica.
Ralph Stalder
Sep 43 min read


Why Physical Gold Still Matters in a Digital World
In an increasingly digital financial world, physical gold offers something fundamentally different: direct ownership of a tangible asset. Explore why physical gold can still play a role in long-term wealth preservation.
Ralph Stalder
Aug 214 min read
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