In the age of meme stocks and economic and political instability, gold is a stable investment that doesn\u2019t experience the same volatility as stocks or other assets. And with gold reaching all-time highs in 2025 and providing a reliable hedge against inflation, this precious metal might just be perfect for your portfolio.<\/p>
Keep reading to learn how to invest in gold and how to buy gold in Canada.<\/p>
There are four main ways for new investors to gain exposure to gold:<\/p>
Gold futures, options and CFDs are also available. But due to their complicated and risky nature, they\u2019re best left to experienced traders.<\/p>
Let\u2019s take a closer look at each option to find out how to buy gold in Canada.<\/p>
You can invest in gold stocks<\/a> to profit from gold prices rather than physically owning gold. With this approach, you don\u2019t actually buy any gold. Instead, you buy shares in gold mining companies. You can also invest in the stocks of gold royalty and streaming companies, which provide miners with the capital they need to extract gold in return for a share of production revenue.<\/p> To get started, you\u2019ll need to open an account on an online trading platform<\/a>.<\/p> Pros:<\/strong><\/p> Cons:<\/strong><\/p> Follow these four steps to buy gold stocks in Canada:<\/p> Compare brokers to find an online trading platform that suits your needs. Look for a broker that offers low fees or $0 commission trading<\/a>, an easy-to-use platform, and access to the exchanges where you want to trade gold stocks. Compare reputable online brokerages in our curated list below or check out our guide to the best brokerage platforms in Canada<\/a>:<\/p>Pros and cons of buying gold stocks<\/h4>
Steps for how to buy gold stocks in Canada<\/h3>
Step 1: Choose an online trading platform<\/h4>