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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. 

What is Quantitative Easing? 

What is Quantitative Easing? 

Quantitative easing is a monetary policy used by central banks to lower interest rates and stimulate the economy.   
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Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) vs Gold ETFs 

Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) vs Gold ETFs 

Holding gold to preserve wealth has always been a popular strategy. But you have options besides holding physical gold to…
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How Are Junk Bonds and Gold Prices Related?

How Are Junk Bonds and Gold Prices Related?

Junk bonds and gold prices are not directly related, but they may both react to investor sentiment and market conditions.
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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.
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A palladium bar.

Dollar Cost Averaging: Investing in Palladium 

Dollar cost averaging (DCA) involves consistently investing a fixed amount at regular intervals, regardless of the current price of palladium.
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Pile of gold coins.

Dollar Cost Averaging: Investing in Gold 

Dollar cost averaging (DCA) entails regularly investing a set sum at consistent intervals, irrespective of the gold's current price.
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Gold APMEX bar, Gold Philharmonic, Gold Britannia, Gold Eagle, and Gold PAMP Suisse bar for an article discussing investment in land vs gold.

Investment in Land vs Gold: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover the advantages of choosing between land and gold investments, including key distinctions in these favored investment avenues.
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Gold bars and currency for an article titled: Gold Bullion vs Cash: Navigating the Investment Landscape.

Gold Bullion vs Cash: Navigating the Investment Landscape

Explore the nuances of investing in gold bullion vs cash. Make informed decisions today with this comprehensive guide.
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Gold bull and bear as a representation of the precious metals market.

What is the LBMA? 

The LBMA acts as the primary global authority for the over-the-counter (OTC) trade of gold and silver bullion. Explore its measures to safeguard investors.
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Gold bars and coins

Do Bond Yields Affect the Gold Market? 

Is there an inverse correlation between gold and bonds? This complicated relationship is influenced by various factors, including economic, geopolitical, and market conditions.
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Image displaying a hundred-dollar bill and two gold bars.

How Does the U.S. Dollar Affect Gold Prices? 

How does the U.S. dollar influence the price of gold? Discover the historical pattern showing the inverse correlation between the dollar and gold values.
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The obverses and reverses of both a Gold American Eagle and Platinum American Eagle for an article discussing bullion vs proof coins.

Bullion vs Proof Coins: Understanding the Differences

Discover the differences between bullion vs proof coins with insights on production, design, pricing, and collectability.
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The obverse and reverse of a Gold American Eagle coin for the topic of Gold IRA vs physical gold for investments.

Gold IRA vs Physical Gold: Comparing Your Investment Choices

Gold IRA vs Physical Gold: explore tax advantages, diversification, and security for your wealth.
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Silver Rounds Vs. Coins Comparison

Should you invest in silver coins or silver rounds? This article explains the distinct advantages of each as an investment.
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Platinum vs Silver: Which is a Better Investment? 

The choice between platinum vs. silver as an investment depends on many factors.
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Palladium vs Gold: Comparing Precious Metal Investments

Discover the differences between gold and palladium as investment options, including their benefits and unique characteristics.
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Physical Gold vs. Gold ETFs: Exploring the Investment Options

Investing in physical gold vs. gold ETFs: Explore the pros and cons of these popular investment options to make informed decisions about your portfolio.
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Gold vs. Silver: Which Is a Better Investment Right Now? 

Deciding what to invest in amidst economic uncertainty can be challenging. This post explains some of the benefits to investing silver and in gold.
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How To Tell If Your Silver Is Real Or Fake?

Whether buying from the secondary market, receiving a gift or inheriting coins, you may not know if your silver is legitimate. Try these at home
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The obverse and reverse of a Silver American Eagle for an article titled "How to Store Silver."

How to Store Silver

When storing your silver, keeping condition, space, and security in mind is important to create the best solution for you.
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Which Quarters Are Silver?

Determining if your quarter is silver is simple. Though often called junk silver coins, these quarters remain valuable to investors and collectors.
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Platinum coins, rounds, and bars.

Platinum Deficit Expected in 2023

According to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC), it is forecasted that the platinum market will experience a deficit in 2023.
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Is There A Silver Shortage?

Many have wondered if there has been a silver shortage in 2022 and what to expect in the future.
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What is an Assay Certificate in Gold and Silver?

Determining a product's metal purity and fineness is important to understand its value. Read more about the assaying process.
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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.
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Dollar Cost Averaging: Investing in Palladium 

Dollar cost averaging (DCA) involves consistently investing a fixed amount at regular intervals, regardless of the current price of palladium.
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Dollar Cost Averaging: Investing in Gold 

Dollar cost averaging (DCA) entails regularly investing a set sum at consistent intervals, irrespective of the gold’s current price.
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Investment in Land vs Gold: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover the advantages of choosing between land and gold investments, including key distinctions in these favored investment avenues.
Read More

Gold Bullion vs Cash: Navigating the Investment Landscape

Explore the nuances of investing in gold bullion vs cash. Make informed decisions today with this comprehensive guide.
Read More

What is the LBMA? 

The LBMA acts as the primary global authority for the over-the-counter (OTC) trade of gold and silver bullion. Explore its measures to safeguard investors.
Read More

Do Bond Yields Affect the Gold Market? 

Is there an inverse correlation between gold and bonds? This complicated relationship is influenced by various factors, including economic, geopolitical, and market conditions.
Read More

How Does the U.S. Dollar Affect Gold Prices? 

How does the U.S. dollar influence the price of gold? Discover the historical pattern showing the inverse correlation between the dollar and gold values.
Read More

Bullion vs Proof Coins: Understanding the Differences

Discover the differences between bullion vs proof coins with insights on production, design, pricing, and collectability.
Read More

Gold IRA vs Physical Gold: Comparing Your Investment Choices

Gold IRA vs Physical Gold: explore tax advantages, diversification, and security for your wealth.
Read More

Silver Rounds Vs. Coins Comparison

Should you invest in silver coins or silver rounds? This article explains the distinct advantages of each as an investment.
Read More

Platinum vs Silver: Which is a Better Investment? 

The choice between platinum vs. silver as an investment depends on many factors.
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Palladium vs Gold: Comparing Precious Metal Investments

Discover the differences between gold and palladium as investment options, including their benefits and unique characteristics.
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Physical Gold vs. Gold ETFs: Exploring the Investment Options

Investing in physical gold vs. gold ETFs: Explore the pros and cons of these popular investment options to make informed decisions about your portfolio.
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Gold vs. Silver: Which Is a Better Investment Right Now? 

Deciding what to invest in amidst economic uncertainty can be challenging. This post explains some of the benefits to investing silver and in gold.
Read More

How To Tell If Your Silver Is Real Or Fake?

Whether buying from the secondary market, receiving a gift or inheriting coins, you may not know if your silver is legitimate. Try these at home
Read More

How to Store Silver

When storing your silver, keeping condition, space, and security in mind is important to create the best solution for you.
Read More

Which Quarters Are Silver?

Determining if your quarter is silver is simple. Though often called junk silver coins, these quarters remain valuable to investors and collectors.
Read More

Platinum Deficit Expected in 2023

According to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC), it is forecasted that the platinum market will experience a deficit in 2023.
Read More

Is There A Silver Shortage?

Many have wondered if there has been a silver shortage in 2022 and what to expect in the future.
Read More

What is an Assay Certificate in Gold and Silver?

Determining a product’s metal purity and fineness is important to understand its value. Read more about the assaying process.
Read More

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.  

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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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