Gold bars and coins could be a valuable addition to your investment portfolio this July. Here are three reasons why.

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Gold bars — also referred to as gold ingots when they’re large — are one of the most common forms of investable gold, along with gold rounds and coins.

3. Select the Gold Alloy Type. If you want to purchase gold bars, you will generally want to invest only in 99.9% pure gold bars rather than buying gold alloy bars where the gold is mixed with ...

Gold bars and coins offer investors multiple benefits, particularly now. And they're easy to buy and sell online. That said, like any investment, you should approach it smartly and with care.

Purchasing gold bars comes with extra costs, including storage, insurance, and a sales markup. Online dealers may have a larger selection, but additional shipping and insurance costs exist.

Look for hallmarks. All authentic gold bars and coins have a hallmark stamp that indicates their purity. This stamp is a guarantee from a reputable manufacturer that the gold is 100% pure.

The one-ounce PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan and Rand Refinery bars are made of 24-karat gold and sell on Costco's website for just under $2,000. That's if you can get your hands on one.

Gold bars are typically 99.99% pure gold and can be purchased near the gold spot price. With a lower premium than gold coins, you can stretch your dollars further and buy more gold in weight than ...

At least four gold bars found in the FBI search of Sen. Robert Menendez’s home had been directly linked to a New Jersey businessman now accused of bribing the state’s senior senator, records show.