Property or physical gold – which is better? It sounds like a straightforward question. In reality, the two assets are often being measured against each other as though they were designed to do the same job. They are not. Property is frequently purchased with substantial borrowed capital. Physical gold, on the other hand, is normally bought with the investor's own money. So what looks like a simple comparison between two asset classes is often also a comparison between levera

Imagine everything looks normal.Your physical silver, rare earths and technology metals are securely stored. Perhaps in a German bonded warehouse. Everything looks orderly, protected and sensible. But this is exactly where a new mistake can begin. Physical security alone is no longer enough if the tax efficiency suddenly disappears. On 9 April 2026, the German Federal Ministry of Finance clarified the application of the VAT exemption under Section 4 No. 4b of the German VAT A