Larger allocations to gold are merited, then silver and investors should consider very small allocations to platinum and palladium.
Read More »These Minerals Are Critical to U.S. Economic & National Security (+2K Views)
What do cobalt, uranium, helium, titanium, and fluorspar have in common? According to the U.S. government, these are all minerals that are deemed critical to both the economic and national security of the country. The list of 35 minerals (listed below) includes those that are important for defense, economic, and industrial purposes – and it keys in especially on minerals that are not produced in substantial quantities domestically.
Read More »Protect Yourself From Inflation With Gold & Other Precious Metals Funds (+3K Views)
Investing in some form of precious metals is the preferable way to protect oneself from rising inflation/decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar and here are 10 ETFs and ETNs and 5 mutual funds to do just that. Words: 879
Read More »Supply & Prices of Platinum Could Radically Change Soon – Here’s Why
It's crunch time for global platinum. With events kicking off this week that could radically change the outlook for supply -- and prices -- over the coming weeks and months.
Read More »Silver: The ‘forgotten’ precious metal
Gold is the most famous and most widely held precious metal but there are 3 others, namely palladium, platinum, and silver. Silver in particular may be worth a closer look so today I sat down with the founder and CEO of one of the fastest growing storage and precious metals trading firms in the world to discuss what he considers to be the 'forgotten' precious metal. I think you’ll learn a lot from his insights.
Read More »Gold & Silver Use Unique “Troy” & “Karat” Measurements – What Do They Mean? (+6K Views)
You have no doubt read countless articles on the price of gold costing x dollars per "troy ounce” or perhaps just x dollars per "ounce" but the difference between the two measurements is significant. For that matter, what’s the difference between a 24 karat gold ring and an 18 karat gold ring? Let me explain. Words: 963
Read More »Gold & Silver: “It is difficult not to get overwhelmed in the excitement of what is to come” (+2K Views)
Back in May WaveTrack International’s Peter Goodburn predicted a sharp downturn in precious metals prices...by the end of Q3 this year, which would then be followed by a massive reversal in prices which would take all the major precious metals up to new highs probably by early 2016. This article provides an update to his May projections.
Read More »Broad Metals & Mining Sector Have Finally Bottomed! Here’s Why (+3K Views)
I have to admit, this is a very hard call to make and I could easily be wrong...but I am courageously sticking my neck out here and stating that we have most likely seen the lows for the broad metals & mining sector.
Read More »Get Positioned For Coming Dramatic Rise in Price of Palladium – Here’s Why
Industrial users get it. Investors in PGM ETFs get it. Shouldn't you go get it too? Palladium is an investment option with absolutely tremendous potential. Here's why.
Read More »8 Reasons Nickel, Platinum & Palladium Should Continue to Outperform (+2K Views)
The Platinum Group Metals (PGM's) and Nickel both outperformed the equity markets, 30 year bond and other metals in 2014 and such performance should continue going forward for many years to come. Here's why.
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