The trade and brokerage of metals, in particular the trade of gold and any other precious metal. The company may also acquire, encumber, manage, administer and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as participate in companies and commercial, real estate or other enterprises with a seat and/or activities in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also develop, acquire, sell, receive for use and grant for use technologies, technical know-how, industrial patents and industrial property rights in general.