Astute investors continue to seek out alternative investments for their portfolios to aid in diversifying them away from overexposure to any single asset class.
Gold in Q1: Hello, Banking Crisis
The shocking closure of two US banks, the Fed slowing interest rate hikes, and a weakening US dollar all roiled markets and led to a spike in gold demand.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – March 3rd, 2023
1. There’s something of a ritual performed each time Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks to the press: A reporter asks Powell about financial conditions; he says they’ve tightened a lot; the Wall Street crowd snickers. To them, the notion seems ludicrous. Notwithstanding the selloff over the past few weeks, markets have rallied in start-and-stop…
Gold in Q3: The US Dollar Attacks!
The need for a safe haven asset is clear. The toxic mix of economic, market, and financial risks leaves investors with few places to turn.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – July 29th, 2022
Diversification with Precious Metals remains key to protecting an investment portfolio from corrections across multiple market sectors.
Gold in Q2: The Global Selloff
With unresolved issues encompassing much of the globe, it would not be surprising to see the gold price achieve new record highs this year.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – October 22nd, 2021
Savvy investors have continued to seek out ways to ensure that their portfolios remain diversified against unforeseen plunges in other markets.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – May 28th, 2021
As businesses reopen and demand goods and services regain momentum, many investors continue purchasing physical precious metals to shield their portfolios from inflation.
Correction! It Takes Even FEWER Ounces of Gold and Silver to Buy a House
We update our charts every year on how many ounces of gold and silver it takes to buy a house in the US.
The Secret to Understanding Gold’s True Value
Since gold and silver are money, it’s important to view them as such, and not as “investments”. Yes, we’re convinced we’ll make a profit on them, but the deeper purpose lies in their monetary value.