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Self-Investment Personal Pension (SIPP) is one of the best ways to build wealth for retirement. Even more so than gold in my opinion. That might seem like a stupid statement considering the price of shiny yellow metal has recently broken through its price tag of $3,000 per ounce.
The last 12 months have been an incredible year to hold this item, with gold prices increasing by almost 43%. Still, looking at long-term performance, gold’s average annual return rate is still 4.7%.
It’s now better than most savings accounts. But that pales in comparison to what the stock market can offer for decades. And for long-term investors, taking advantage of SIPP stock market opportunities could be key to a wealthier retirement.
Take advantage of tax reductions
An important advantage inherent to SIPP is the tax relief it offers. Every time you deposit money into this account, the funds are already taxed. However, SIPPs benefit from the same tax benefits as employer pension plans, so investors will receive a tax refund equivalent to their income tax brackets.
For example, let’s say an investor is paying a 20% base fee. They deposited £1,000 with SIPP. After the tax cuts, they end up with £1,250 in capital to actually invest.
Assume that the SIPP portfolio matches the historic average return of 8% of the stock market over 25 years. In that case, if you invest £1,000 a month, you’ll build a shy nest egg of just £1.2 million. By comparison, the average return rate for gold is 4.7%, and this milestone takes about 33 years to hit.
Please note that tax procedures depend on each client’s individual circumstances and may change in the future. The content in this article is for informational purposes only. It is not a form of tax advice or constitutes. Readers are responsible for carrying out their own due diligence and obtaining professional advice before making investment decisions.
Exploring alternatives
What if there was a way to exploit the rise of gold while still having the return characteristics of the stock market? This is actually possible by investing directly in gold mining companies. And one of the biggest in the world is Fresniro (LSE: FRES).
Following the recent surge in gold prices due to geopolitical and trade uncertainties, Mexican mining companies have significantly increased their revenues and revenue. In fact, the company just reported a top cash profit of $1.555 billion, translated into a record $547.5 million dividend.
Fresnillo has since shared more than double the performance of gold prices, up over 100% compared to 43%. In addition, various projects under development to further expand production capacity have set inventory outperforming in the future.
Of course, a higher chance of a return is more risky. Mexico’s political environment is not entirely mining friendly, and a ban on ordinary mining has been proposed in Mexican parliament.
If such a bill is passed to the law, Fresniro’s future growth potential could be at risk. And when stocks surge, it can easily crash – a risk I personally wouldn’t be happy to accept.
Conclusion
Gold may not be the asset class that builds the largest wealth historically, but it still serves as a robust hedge against inflation. It makes the ideal choice for investors looking to protect their wealth. Furthermore, with money exchange sales funds, it is possible to hold items within the SIPP.
However, for investors looking to build wealth, considering investing in quality companies can be a great strategy.