Why Most Expats Overpay for Gold — and How to Avoid It

Gold is one of the most trusted assets for  investors - but buying it in Germany works very differently than back home. In this webinar, Marvin Seewald (Finance for Expats) explains how expats can invest in gold safely, efficiently, and tax-smart in the German market.

You’ll learn the two main ways to own gold - physical gold and ETCs such as Xetra-Gold - and understand which option fits your goals. We’ll cover how taxes work, which fees and spreads to watch out for, and compare real-life examples such as Degussa,  Geiger (DVAG) to a secret provider show how costs can eat away your return.

You’ll also discover when gold actually makes sense — as a 3-to-5-year stabilizer, a long term frowth asset, an inflation hedge, or even an alternative to paying down a housing loan. At the end we’ll even touch upon other precious metals.

Overview:

• Most expats lose thousands when buying gold in Germany

• Physical Gold vs. ETC — which one truly belongs in your portfolio?

• The hidden spreads & storage fees no one tells you about

• How to make your gold tax-free after 1 year

• Gold in Germany vs. India — purity, costs & real returns

• When gold makes sense (and when it doesn’t)

• Real-life comparison between reputable providers

• Learn to invest like a pro, avoid traps, and protect your wealth

Join us to learn how to avoid overpaying, protect your wealth, and integrate gold intelligently into your long-term financial plan in Germany.