When you buy 1-ounce gold bars, you're also investing in a tangible asset. That differs from investing in assets like stocks or bonds, which are financial instruments tied to market performance.

Gold prices have soared since the start of 2024. The first milestone occurred in March when prices touched $2,160 per troy ounce — up by about 8% compared to the previous high. The price of gold ...

Buying 1-ounce gold bars can be smart in the current economic climate, but make sure you understand what it entails. Getty Images Over the last few months, a mix of high inflation, economic ...

As of June 2, 2025, the Rand Refinery 1-ounce bar is listed at $3,369.99, while the PAMP Suisse version is priced at $3,389.99. That marks a 73% and 71% increase, respectively, in less than two years.

As of early Friday afternoon, one Troy ounce of gold is valued at $2,515.83 If you happen to have about 400 of the Costco bars on hand, then you might be looking at a stash that could sell for ...

In June 2024, the listed purchase price for a one-ounce gold bar at Costco was $2,399.99. The spot price as of June 17, 2025, was $3,390, which is an unrealized gain of $990 and a 41.3% percentage ...

In August 2023, the warehouse retail club began selling one-ounce bars of 24-karat gold from Rand Refinery, as well as one-ounce 24k gold PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan bars.

A Costco webpage featuring a one-ounce Gold Bar PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan, and a Costco membership card, are shown in this photo, in New York, Oct. 4, 2023. Richard Drew/AP.

Investing in 1-ounce gold bars could pay off right now, but there are some risks to this approach, too. Getty Images The gold market has experienced tremendous growth throughout 2024, drawing ...