When the world becomes more uncertain, investors seek safety in precious metals.
Geopolitical instability, currency weakness, and rising debt levels have driven gold and silver prices to new generational highs over the past year. Investors worldwide are seeking safety in physical assets, at NBX, we see it clearly.
Gold and silver have for thousands of years been among humanity's most reliable assets. From ancient civilizations to modern central banks, these precious metals have survived wars, economic crises, and the rise and fall of empires.
Now NBX makes it easier than ever to own and trade gold and silver digitally through tokenized gold (fGLD) and tokenized silver (fSLVR), delivered by FI Finest Investment GmbH.
We're excited to announce that tokenized gold and silver are now available for trading on NBX.
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The shortest path to gold and silver ownership is now through NBX. From Norway, regulated and secure, we're delivering products the market has been asking for.
Gold and silver are not just shiny metals. They are financial instruments with unique properties that have stood the test of time.
Predictable Value Through History
Unlike fiat currencies, the supply and demand for gold and silver has been remarkably stable over thousands of years. Historically, gold has served as backing for central banks. We are seeing signs of this returning today: Poland's central bank recently purchased 150 tonnes of gold, and more nations are following suit. When central banks increase their gold reserves, it sends a clear signal about the metal's role as a store of value.
A Way to Change Your Portfolio's Risk Profile
Gold and silver often move independently of stocks and bonds. While they're not immune to market fluctuations, they have historically shown a tendency to behave differently than traditional financial assets. This makes them a tool for investors looking to adjust the risk profile of their portfolio.
A Safe Haven in Uncertain Times
During geopolitical tensions or economic downturns, investors historically flock to gold and silver. These assets carry no counterparty risk. Their value does not depend on any government, company, or financial institution remaining solvent.
Tangible, Universal Value
Unlike stocks or bonds, gold and silver are physical assets with inherent value recognized across all cultures and economies. They have been a way to store value for over 5,000 years — and that trust isn't going away anytime soon.
Both metals serve as stores of value, but they have distinct characteristics:
Gold is the classic safe haven. It's less volatile, universally held by central banks, and often seen as the ultimate hedge against systemic risk. Gold typically performs well during financial crises and periods of currency debasement.
Silver has a dual nature — it's both a precious metal and an industrial commodity. Silver is used extensively in electronics, solar panels, and medical equipment. This industrial demand can drive price appreciation, but it also means silver tends to be more volatile than gold.
Many investors hold both: gold for stability, silver for growth potential.
Despite the advantages, investing in physical gold and silver has historically been characterized by significant challenges:
- High minimum investments — Buying a gold bar requires significant capital upfront
- High spreads and transaction costs — Traditional dealers often take large margins
- Lack of transparency — Some actors exploit complexity and unclear pricing structures
- Storage concerns — Where do you safely store physical metal?
- Liquidity issues — Selling physical gold quickly isn't always easy
- Verification complexity — How do you confirm authenticity?
- Transaction friction — Moving physical assets across borders is slow and costly
These barriers have kept precious metals out of reach for many investors.
Tokenization removes the barriers by creating digital representations of physical assets.
When you buy fGLD or fSLVR on NBX, you're buying tokens that represent direct ownership of physical gold and silver stored in LBMA-certified vaults at Pro Aurum in Germany. The underlying metal is real, verified, and held on your behalf — you simply own it in tokenized form.
The products are delivered in partnership with FI Finest Investment GmbH.
- Divisibility — Buy as little as a fraction of a gram. No minimum purchase.
- Liquidity — Trade 24/7 on the NBX platform. Convert to NOK or EUR whenever you need.
- Portability — Your holdings exist digitally. No safes, no transport, no insurance headaches.
- Transparency — Clear pricing and blockchain technology provide a clear, auditable record of ownership.
- Redeemable — Tokens can be redeemed for physical metal down to 1 gram bars.
- No wire transfers — No unnecessary friction.
In short: you get all the benefits of owning physical precious metals, with the convenience and flexibility of digital assets.
Ready to add gold and silver to your portfolio?
1. Log in to your NBX account (or create one if you haven't already)
2. Navigate to the fGLD or fSLVR trading pairs
3. Start with an amount that suits your investment goals
4. Hold, trade, or redeem — the choice is yours
Gold and silver have protected wealth for millennia. Now, thanks to tokenization, these timeless assets are more accessible than ever.
At NBX, we work every day to make it easier for Norwegian and global investors to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds. With fGLD and fSLVR, you can start building your position today — one gram at a time.
Real metal. Digital simplicity. Norwegian security.
For up-to-date information on these token offerings, visit our official landing pages for fGLD and fSLVR.
