Since launching gold bars, Costco has seen sales skyrocket. But beneath the glittery surface, hidden costs and limited options lurk. Is Costco the best place to buy gold? Let's dive into the details.

In this article, World Gold Council (WGC) CFO Terry Heymann argues that the disclosure of a miner’s refining partners will support recognition of a trusted eco-system that will grow over time ...

Based in Dubai’s iconic Gold Souq, SwissGold GCC specializes in premium gold bars with 99.9% purity. Offering expert advisory services and unmatched product quality, the brand serves the wholesale ...

If you're going to invest in gold bars, it's important to understand which weights and sizes make the most sense for your portfolio. Getty Images/iStockphoto ...

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.

In this article, World Gold Council CFO Terry Heymann writes about the measures being taken by the mining industry and gold refiners to increase trust in the gold supply chain.

An employee removes a gold bar for sale from the shelf at a Costco Wholesale Corp. location in Bayonne, New Jersey, US, on Friday, Oct. 4th, 2024. (Clark Hodgin/Bloomberg / Getty Images) ...

A typical gold bar as we think of it weighs in at 400 Troy ounces, or 27.5 pounds, according to the U.S. Gold Bureau. As of Friday around noon, a bar of that size sells for a little over $1.3 ...