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You're selling your gold and you want a fair price for it. To make sure you get one, we've listed several key points to keep in mind — so you don't end up at a dubious dealer.

How to Choose a Reliable Gold Dealer?

What does Google say?

Before you walk in anywhere with your gold, it's best to check

At Argentor, we have been offering Emeko gold and silver bars for many years. But what exactly is Emeko? In this blog article, we take a closer look at the history of this Belgian refinery, its current operations, processes, and product range.

The History of Emeko

Edelmetalen Kortrijk – or Emeko for

If you wish to invest in silver as a private individual, it is important to understand VAT on silver. In Belgium, this amounts to 21%, because silver is considered an industrial product rather than an investment asset, unlike gold. This means that private individuals cannot recover this VAT, which has

Everything you need to know about VAT rules when buying gold in Belgium and across Europe

Anyone considering investing in gold will sooner or later encounter a crucial question: is VAT due on the purchase? The answer is more nuanced than many people expect. Belgian and European VAT legislation makes

Precious metals prices have been under pressure in recent weeks. Since their peak at the end of January, gold has corrected by 20%, while silver has declined even more significantly. This correction should however be put into perspective. At the beginning of the year, both metals experienced an exceptional

The gold/oil ratio is a key indicator used to analyze the relationship between two major commodities. It also helps to better understand the broader economic environment. On one hand, gold acts as a safe-haven asset during periods of uncertainty. On the other hand, oil remains a direct indicator of

Once you've decided to invest in physical gold, two essential questions immediately arise: What should I buy? And where should I buy it? The answers have a significant impact on the safety, cost, and convenience of your investment. In this guide, we walk you through every option — from ETFs to banks

In recent weeks, some financial media have suggested that gold sales by certain central banks could explain part of the recent price decline. However, it is important to note that central bank transactions remain largely opaque. They are generally reported afterwards via the World Gold Council, but

The strong rise in gold prices does not appear to be slowing down central banks around the world. On the contrary, they continue to increase their physical gold reserves. An important milestone has recently been reached: for the first time, gold now represents a larger share of central bank foreign

The price of silver has increased significantly in recent months. This development is favorable for precious metals investors, but it represents a challenge for industries that use silver as a raw material, particularly in the photovoltaic sector.

Increasing pressure on industrial costs

In the production