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Non Investment Uses of Precious Metals

May 21, 2013

 

Owning Gold as part of a well-diversified portfolio designed to protect wealth long term has become a hot topic in the financial press. 

The desire to keep a tangible store of value during uncertain times & periods of potential substantial debasement of currencies is well known. So, too, is the long held desire for gold as a sign of recognition (Oscars, Grammy’s, Olympics, etc.) and for jewelry associated with special life events.

However, not so well understood or appreciated is the expanding trend for the use of Gold in our increasingly complex technological society. This trend has become more evident in the past couple of decades, and shows promise for potential expansion in the years and decades ahead.

Some examples:

1.) Electronics – Gold has won widespread use as a superior, reliable conductor for use in cell phones, pda’s, computers, microprocessors, and televisions.

2.) Medicine – Use of gold in dental applications has made a comeback as health concerns have increased from use of less inert metals. Gold’s malleability, non-allergenic & chemically inert properties have also found its increase use in pharmaceuticals, life-support devices, and surgical equipment.

3.) Aerospace – Astronauts have Gold in their visors of astronauts to reflect radiation. Space vehicles use Gold as a dependable conductive material and connector in high tech circuits.

4.) Energy / Environment – Specialty glass uses Gold to benefit from its ability to help reflect radiation to keep buildings cold & summer; and to better retain internal building heat in the winter.

There are few, if any, substitutes for the superior combination of high levels of conductivity, malleability & non-corrosive characteristics of Gold. When costs and availability drive industrial users to alternatives, they still tend to be “sister” precious metals of Silver, Platinum & Palladium.

Over the long term, the ever increasing use of advanced technological applications where superior conductive performance and reliability are paramount make precious metals – Gold in particular – an important consideration for investors seeking a combination of security and growth potential.

As multi-asset investment professionals, we are continuously seeking to expand our knowledge of the full potential for a range of asset classes such as domestic & international equities, currencies,

real estate, fixed income, and commodities – including precious metals.  Thus, we’ll continue to monitor demand for technology applications for Gold, Silver, Platinum & Palladium.

 

Mike Finer & Gary Coon

Major League Investments, Inc.

www.majorleagueinvest.com

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