We all know the importance of investing in a wide variety of assets to help grow wealth and spread out risk. And many choose to use physical precious metal bullion – like gold bars or silver coins – to improve the overall diversification of their investment holdings. But investing in precious metals present a unique…

There’s a whole lot of gold in the world – about 244,000 metric tons discovered so far, to be exact. That’s around 538,020,000 pounds of gold, or around 7,846,125,000 troy ounces. In dollar terms, that amount of gold would be worth $14,319,178,125,000 (that’s $14.3 trillion dollars). A mind-boggling quantity of gold, to be sure. But where…

We’re now well over half way through 2023, and it has been a tumultuous year for financial markets. It’s certainly been a year of surprises. Global stock markets — and particularly the US market — have rebounded nicely, despite persistent inflation worries and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The S&P 500 was up 14% YTD…

Gold can make for a fantastic investment, and is commonly used as a way to diversify a broader investment portfolio. But gold sometimes gets categorized as something that’s old-fashioned or out of style in the investment world. After all, it’s been around for millennia. Isn’t gold mostly bought and held by older investors? As it…

Gold is a unique asset. It’s been considered valuable for literally thousands of years, and its history dates back further than any other asset besides real estate. Today, gold remains a popular investment option. Investors appreciate that it’s a physical asset, and that it has unique diversification properties. Many also use gold as a hedge…

Gold is a precious metal that is worth a LOT of money. It’s a material with a rich history dating back thousands of years, and it’s one of the only items (besides land and real estate) that has consistently been considered valuable for millennia. But how much is gold worth, exactly? Right now, it’s worth…

If you’re a bullion investor, you are likely always on the lookout for a good deal on gold or silver. And broadly speaking, you have two main ways to buy bullion: Either online, or locally through a bullion dealer or coin shop. Which option is best? The answer, as usual, is “it depends”. Here’s what…

Note: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Speak to a qualified financial advisor if you have questions about investing.  One principal of investing is to build a balanced portfolio of investments. Instead of just buying stocks, for instance, a wise investor may purchase stock market index funds,…

Note: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Speak to a qualified financial advisor if you have questions about investing.    Whether you’re new to investing in precious metals or you’re a seasoned veteran, you may be wondering — is now a good time to buy gold? Or…

In 10 years from now, $1 will not buy as much as that same dollar would buy today. This is the basic principle behind inflation; that prices for goods and services rise continually over time. Inflation has been on investors’ minds recently, as official inflation measures have exceeded 4%, the fastest pace since 1991. The…

Saving for retirement is a vital part of preparing for your future. Whether you plan to travel the world or just kick back and relax, you will need money to fund your retirement – and in most cases, social security just won’t cut it. Most experts recommend investing in a mix of equities (stocks), bonds,…

  With the price of gold returning to near-record levels, it’s an excellent time to consider selling your gold coins or gold jewelry that you don’t use anymore. But before you sell, make sure you know the answer to this question: how much is my gold really worth? Evaluating gold is a fairly simple process,…

Most adults have had some form of dental work throughout their lifespan, which involved a fair amount of metal to be implanted, attached, or otherwise adhered to their pearly whites. One metal dentists love to work with is gold due to the mouths inability to break down or corrode material. But just how many karats…

The 1898 “Single 9” Pond is considered to be South Africa’s rarest form of coin. While greatly desired throughout South Africa, this rare gold coin is hardly known outside of the country.   Single 9 Ponds were first created during the Anglo-Boer War, a period during the latter 19th Century when the British and Afrikaans…

Technological advances occur every single day in our rapidly changing world. New methods of exchanging currency happen to be one of them which hit the virtual world in January 2009 and is once again making headlines by splitting off into two worlds- bitcoins and bitcoin cash. With this recent offering hitting the market on Tuesday,…