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Learn the benefits and basic steps to investing in Precious Metals with our Investing Guides for beginners, including How-To guides for investing in Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium. 

Explore the advantages of Gold Eagles versus gold bars. Learn about liquidity, purity, design, and tax implications to make informed decisions.
Discover the fundamentals of Precious Metals Mutual Funds. Uncover their operational mechanisms, advantages, and pivotal factors for potential investors.
Discover the key distinctions between Gold Krugerrands and gold bars. Gain insights into their advantages and drawbacks to make well-informed investment choices.

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Gold bars

What Are Precious Metals Certificates? 

Precious metals certificates allow investors to participate in the precious metals market without holding the metals themselves.
gold bars

Cast Gold Bars vs Minted Gold Bars: A Comprehensive Comparison for Investors  

Learn about the distinct characteristics of cast and minted gold bars. Discover the unique attributes, advantages, and investment opportunities each type offers.
Image representing monetary policy and gold prices.

Understanding the Impact of Monetary Policy on Gold Prices 

Adjustments in monetary policy made by the Federal Reserve can significantly influence the price of gold, potentially driving it upwards or downwards.
London gold market

What is the London Over the Counter (OTC) Gold Market? 

Discover the impact of the London OTC Gold Market on global finance. Gain insights into how this pivotal market determines worldwide gold prices, influences market
Learn about counterparty risk.

Protecting your Precious Metals from Counterparty Risks 

Discover methods to protect your precious metals investments from counterparty risk, covering both physical metals in your possession and those held indirectly through various investment
Silver Philharmonics and Silver Eagles coins.

Silver Philharmonics vs Silver Eagles: Which is Better for Investors? 

Silver Philharmonics and American Eagles coins are financial instruments and symbols of cultural and national pride. However, which one offers a better investment opportunity?
Gold Kangaroo and Gold Eagles coins.

Gold Kangaroos vs Gold Eagles: Which is Better for Investors? 

Analyze the Australian Gold Kangaroos and American Gold Eagles in this comprehensive comparison. Which coin is better for investors?
Gold Pandas and Gold Eagles coins.

Gold Eagles vs Gold Pandas: Which is Better for Investors? 

Determine which coin is better for investors between American Gold Eagles and Chinese Gold Pandas. Here is a comparison from an investment perspective.
one ounce gold bar

Allocated vs Unallocated Gold Bullion: Which is Better for Investors? 

Explore the difference between investing in allocated and unallocated gold bullion, and determine which option aligns best with your investment objectives.
Platinum Bullion

What are Platinum IRAs?

Review the key aspects of Platinum IRAs, a type of self-directed retirement account, and discover how they provide diversification and may serve as a potential
A gold bar for an article titled "Investing in Gold vs Mutual Funds".

Investing in Gold vs Mutual Funds

Explore the pros and cons of investing in gold vs mutual funds – including risks, returns, tax advantages, and more.
Silver Bullion

Considering Silver ETFs?

Explore Silver ETFs, understand the inherent risks, evaluate their performance against other investment vehicles, consider the tax consequences, and assess potential counterparty risks.
Bank of England

What is the LBMA Good Delivery List? 

The LBMA Good Delivery List establishes the guidelines for crafting gold and silver bars for the wholesale sector. So, why is this list significant for
Contango vs Backwardation Explained

Contango vs Backwardation: Understanding Futures Market Structure 

In commodity trading, the terms 'contango' and 'backwardation' frequently emerge. Grasping these concepts is essential for comprehending the futures market.
How Central Banks Affect Gold Prices.

When Do Central Banks Buy Gold & How Do They Affect Prices? 

Central banks engage in gold purchases for a multitude of reasons, and these acquisitions can exert influence on the prices of gold.
A gold bar for an article titled "Investing in Gold vs Fixed Deposits".

Investing in Gold vs Fixed Deposits

Explore the benefits of investing in gold vs fixed deposits. Discover how each may provide protection against inflation and ensure stable returns.
A diamond on top of a gold bar for an article titled "Investing in Diamonds vs Gold; A Comparative Analysis".

Investing in Diamonds vs Gold: A Comparative Analysis

Explore the advantages of investing in diamonds vs gold – including rarity, market trends, diversification, and more.
A line chart for an article titled "A Mini Guide to the Dow Jones Precious Metals Index."

A Mini Guide to the Dow Jones Precious Metals Index

Gain expertise in precious metal investments using this mini guide on the Dow Jones Precious Metals Index.
A smart phone with price charts on the screen for an article titled "Navigating Commodities: Understanding the S&P GSCI."

Navigating Commodities: Understanding the S&P GSCI

Deciphering the S&P GSCI with APMEX – your roadmap to diversification, risk mitigation, and global market trends.
A pile of silver bars, rounds, and coins.

Dollar Cost Averaging: Investing in Silver 

Dollar cost averaging (DCA) means regularly investing a specific sum at set intervals, irrespective of silver's prevailing price.
One troy ounce bar of platinum and a $100 bill.

Dollar Cost Averaging: Investing in Platinum 

Dollar cost averaging (DCA) involves consistently investing a fixed amount at regular intervals, regardless of the current price of platinum.
Precious metals certificates allow investors to participate in the precious metals market without holding the metals themselves.
Learn about the distinct characteristics of cast and minted gold bars. Discover the unique attributes, advantages, and investment opportunities each type offers.
Adjustments in monetary policy made by the Federal Reserve can significantly influence the price of gold, potentially driving it upwards or downwards.
Discover the impact of the London OTC Gold Market on global finance. Gain insights into how this pivotal market determines worldwide gold prices, influences market
Discover methods to protect your precious metals investments from counterparty risk, covering both physical metals in your possession and those held indirectly through various investment
Silver Philharmonics and American Eagles coins are financial instruments and symbols of cultural and national pride. However, which one offers a better investment opportunity?
Analyze the Australian Gold Kangaroos and American Gold Eagles in this comprehensive comparison. Which coin is better for investors?
Determine which coin is better for investors between American Gold Eagles and Chinese Gold Pandas. Here is a comparison from an investment perspective.
Explore the difference between investing in allocated and unallocated gold bullion, and determine which option aligns best with your investment objectives.
Review the key aspects of Platinum IRAs, a type of self-directed retirement account, and discover how they provide diversification and may serve as a potential
Explore the pros and cons of investing in gold vs mutual funds – including risks, returns, tax advantages, and more.
Explore Silver ETFs, understand the inherent risks, evaluate their performance against other investment vehicles, consider the tax consequences, and assess potential counterparty risks.
The LBMA Good Delivery List establishes the guidelines for crafting gold and silver bars for the wholesale sector. So, why is this list significant for
In commodity trading, the terms ‘contango’ and ‘backwardation’ frequently emerge. Grasping these concepts is essential for comprehending the futures market.
Central banks engage in gold purchases for a multitude of reasons, and these acquisitions can exert influence on the prices of gold.
Explore the benefits of investing in gold vs fixed deposits. Discover how each may provide protection against inflation and ensure stable returns.
Explore the advantages of investing in diamonds vs gold – including rarity, market trends, diversification, and more.
Gain expertise in precious metal investments using this mini guide on the Dow Jones Precious Metals Index.
Deciphering the S&P GSCI with APMEX – your roadmap to diversification, risk mitigation, and global market trends.
Dollar cost averaging (DCA) means regularly investing a specific sum at set intervals, irrespective of silver’s prevailing price.
Dollar cost averaging (DCA) involves consistently investing a fixed amount at regular intervals, regardless of the current price of platinum.

More Guides for You

What is Bullion?

Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium all come in various forms and sizes to create a variety of options for investors and collectors.  

What is an Eagle?

Since the U.S. Mint’s American Eagle program began in 1986, Gold and Silver Eagles have remained a popular choice among both investors and collectors

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