China is the world's largest producer of the precious metal, but of late its central bank has been buying up large quantities. So what is it doing with it?
  • FlowVoid@lemmy.worldEnglish
    22·
    2 years ago

    I talked to someone in finance, and the first thing they said is that nothing has guaranteed returns.

    • BOMBS@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      2 years ago

      FlowVoid: Hi, I’m FlowVoid.

      Person in finance: Nothing has guaranteed returns.

      FlowVoid: Oh…uh, ok.

      Person in finance: I’m in finance.

      • FlowVoid@lemmy.worldEnglish
        22·
        2 years ago

        Close! But here’s what actually happened…

        FlowVoid: Hi, I’m FlowVoid, your 1:30 pm appointment. I’m here for some guaranteed returns, here’s $3.50, now set me up finance bro.

        Person in finance: Nothing has guaranteed returns. Also get out.

        • KevonLooney@lemm.eeEnglish
          2·
          2 years ago

          You can get a guaranteed return in many ways.

          • US Treasury bonds: if the US government fails you’ll have bigger problems than money. You don’t need to worry about that scenario. You’ll win the lottery first.
          • Pay off a loan: by paying off your principal early you can guarantee that you pay less interest in the future.
          • Buy something that saves you money: if you like cooking, an herb garden will save you a lot of money. If you like sweets, baking equipment will do the same.
            • KevonLooney@lemm.eeEnglish
              1·
              2 years ago

              Savings are better than returns because they are legally tax free. A penny saved is worth more than a penny earned.

              • FlowVoid@lemmy.worldEnglish
                11·
                2 years ago

                Yes, savings are usually better if for some reason you are forced to choose only one. But they are generally used together. A penny saved is worth even more if it is used to generate a return.