Precious metals
Gold, silver, platinum and palladium form part of the precious-metals market. Their uses extend beyond investment and jewelry into commercial and industrial applications. An interest in metals can be expressed through different structures, and those structures should not be treated as equivalent.
Industrial metals
Copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc and other base metals are used across industrial supply chains. Some participants use markets to manage exposure connected to their business; others seek investment exposure. Before investing, establish the specific metal, instrument and risks involved.
What do you want to own?
Physical ownership, a commodity-linked exchange-traded product and shares in a mining company represent different legal and financial positions. Storage arrangements matter for physical holdings. A fund has its own mandate and costs. A mining business has operational and company-specific risks.
A measured starting point
Tell us the role you want metals to play in your wider investments. Are you seeking exposure to a particular metal, a broader resources theme or a specific listed business? Ask which routes, if any, are available through your proposed account.