

Gold, the queen of precious metals, has stood for value and security since time immemorial and is still regarded as an effective protection against inflation. Especially in times of low interest rates and the apparently limitless multiplication of paper money, the universally appreciated and popular precious metal, which is limited in quantity and which cannot be produced artificially, offers an uncomplicated and effective means of asset diversification and protection.
Gold is known and valued throughout the world. Particularly popular with investors are 1 ounce (1 oz) government minted gold coins, especially the Krugerrand from South Africa, the Maple Leaf from Canada and the Philharmonic from Austria. Confidence in these coins is strong and they offer a good balance between flexibility in buying and selling, as well as an attractive premium, and are well known and accepted across the world.
Gold bars are also available to the purchaser as an alternative to gold coins. For large volume investors in particular, 1 kg gold bars are a good way to build large physical gold positions at a low premium over the gold price.
SINCONA TRADING AG has a wide range of Gold Bars and Gold Coins for sale in Zurich and will be happy to provide high quality advice on all aspects of gold and other precious metals such as silver, platinum and palladium. We also buy precious metals bars and coins at attractive and fair prices discreetly and simply in our Zurich store.
Current buying and selling prices can be found in our continuously updated price list.
Here you will find our range of Gold Bars and Gold Coins.
Good to know: purchases of government minted gold coins and the gold bars we offer are exempt from VAT in Switzerland.
Current Buying and Selling PricesWe will be happy to assist you and make a fair offer. Ask us for a non-binding offer.
We will be happy to assist you and make a fair offer. Ask us for a non-binding offer.
After an exceptional year in 2025, in which gold shone with over 60 percent appreciation, investors are looking forward with anticipation to the precious metal's development in the new year. Current market conditions and forecasts from leading financial institutions paint a predominantly optimistic picture for 2026.
The current gold price is trading around 4,330 US dollars per ounce and is supported by several structural factors. Particularly noteworthy is the continued demand from central banks, which are expected to maintain their gold purchases at a high level in 2026 with an estimated 900 tons.
Several key elements are shaping the gold outlook: Geopolitical tensions contributed approximately 12 percentage points to performance, while dollar weakness and falling interest rates contributed an additional 10 percentage points. Expected further interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve and lower real interest rates make gold more attractive compared to interest-bearing investments. In times of economic uncertainty, gold remains the preferred safe haven for investors worldwide.
The fundamental conditions for gold remain favorable in 2026. The combination of structural central bank demand, geopolitical risks, loose monetary policy, and its role as a diversifier suggests a continuation of positive development. For investors, gold remains an indispensable component for portfolio diversification and wealth preservation.
In this promising market environment, SINCONA TRADING offers you professional access to the precious metals market. Take advantage of the opportunities in the gold market in 2026 with an experienced partner at your side.