Precious metals

Invest in gold and silver with our award-winning Precious Metals Account

Why you will love this

No holding of physical assets required

No sales charge or custody fees

Easy and convenient instant account opening

Who can apply

Anyone above 18 years old with an OCBC deposit account and access to the OCBC app

Pricing varies depending on tenure, investment amount and market conditions. T&Cs apply. Being one of the leading banks in Asia, OCBC is poised to help deliver the best possible pricing available to you.

features and benefits
Start small

Start small

Diversify your portfolio from as little as 0.01 ounces (or 0.31 grams) of gold or silver.

Diversify your portfolio from as little as 0.01 ounces (or 0.31 grams) of gold or silver.

No storage woes

Never worry about storage

Issued paper bullion holds the same value as physical gold and silver. No custody or storage fees will be charged.

Issued paper bullion holds the same value as physical gold and silver. No custody or storage fees will be charged.

Invest on the go

Invest on the go

Buy and sell precious metals easily via the OCBC app, 24/7.

Buy and sell precious metals easily via the OCBC app, 24/7.

Invest in SGD or foreign currencies

Invest in SGD or foreign currencies

Buy and sell with SGD or foreign currencies available in your global savings account.

Buy and sell with SGD or foreign currencies available in your global savings account.

Instant account opening

Open an account instantly

Open an account via the OCBC app — no branch visit needed!

Open an account via the OCBC app — no branch visit needed!

diversify your portfolio with safe haven investments
Why gold?

Safe haven instrument
Gold maintains its value over time and across economic and geopolitical conditions, thus helping to safeguard wealth.

Good hedge against inflation
Gold prices have historically risen when the dollar weakens, thereby acting as a hedge against inflation.

Portfolio Diversification
Gold has a low correlation with other asset classes, which can help stabilize a portfolio during market volatility.

Why silver?

Capital appreciation potential
Silver is an important industrial material, its price tends to rise alongside demand for solar energy and electric vehicles.

Cheaper alternative to gold
Silver is more accessible to beginners who have lesser capital. Like gold, it is also a safe haven instrument and a good hedge against inflation, making it a worthy addition to diversify your portfolio.

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before you invest

Eligibility

Minimum age

18 years old

Account required

You must have an OCBC deposit account and access to the OCBC app.
Apply now if you do not have the account.

You must have a Precious Metals Account in order to invest in gold and silver.
We will guide you in opening one.



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FAQ
Common questions about the Precious Metals Account
What is a Precious Metals Account?

A Precious Metals Account enables you to diversify your portfolio by investing in gold and silver. You can buy these precious metals conveniently on the OCBC app without holding them physically. No sales charge or custody fee required.

Why should I invest in Precious Metals?

There are multiple benefits of having a Precious Metals Account such as hedging against inflation, precious metals possessing intrinsic value, no credit risk, good liquidity, adding diversity to your investment portfolio, and ease of purchase.

At OCBC, applying for a Precious Metals Account is an easy process via the OCBC app.

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