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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. 

Silver ETFs vs. Physical Silver: Why Tangible Silver May Be the Better Investment  

Silver ETFs vs. Physical Silver: Why Tangible Silver May Be the Better Investment  

Physical silver gives you something real you can hold, store, and use on your terms. Many investors appreciate the confidence…
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Gold ETFs vs Silver ETFs: Comparing Risk and Performance 

Gold ETFs vs Silver ETFs: Comparing Risk and Performance 

Gold ETFs and silver ETFs respond differently to changing market conditions, reflecting unique patterns in risk, liquidity, and long-term returns.…
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Gold Mining Stocks vs Physical Gold: Which is Better?  

Gold Mining Stocks vs Physical Gold: Which is Better?  

Gold mining stocks offer potential upside but come with volatility, market correlation, and operational risks. In contrast, physical gold provides…
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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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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 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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What are the Best Silver Coins for Investment?

Investors often choose Silver coins from sovereign mints due to their government backing and guaranteed Silver content. Use this list to improve your Silver buying
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Is Fractional Gold a Good Investment?

Fractional Gold is a good investment if you are looking to diversify your portfolio or hedge against inflation.
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What is the Gold to Silver Ratio?

The Gold to Silver ratio is the price of Silver it takes to purchase one ounce of Gold. However, behind that simple definition is a
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Gold Investing Guide 

If you are ready to start investing in gold, this guide covers everything from the benefits of investing in gold to how to find a
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Currency and Precious Metals in Failed Economies

Throughout history, currencies have collapsed. What currency will then be used in our failed economy? Most investors protect their wealth with gold and silver investing.
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Physical Gold Value Vs Bitcoin Value

Gold has intrinsic value and many applications besides currency. Bitcoin is only used as currency, meaning it is entirely lacking intrinsic value.
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What are the Top 10 Gold Coins for Investment?

This is the perfect time to take stock of your current Gold investment coins and bars and to plan your upcoming Gold investment acquisitions. APMEX
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What is a Gold IRA?

Precious Metals IRAs are becoming more popular. What is a Gold IRA? How does it work?
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How To Store Silver Bars

Want to make your Silver bar storage situation top-notch? This guide outlines how to store Silver bars safely and securely.
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Why Silver is a Good Place to Start Investing

Investing in Precious Metals is a good hedge against inflation, but Silver offers things Gold, Platinum, and Palladium do not: flexibility, price and increasing practical
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What is Silver Stacking?

We hear about Silver Stackers today, but do we know who they really are, or what they do? It is a common question among those
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What is a Silver IRA?

Some financial influencers are fans of Silver IRAs. Find out what they are, how they work and how they differ from other types of IRAs.
Read More

Palladium vs Gold: Comparing Precious Metal Investments

Discover the differences between gold and palladium as investment options, including their benefits and unique characteristics.
Read More

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.
Read More

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

What are the Best Silver Coins for Investment?

Investors often choose Silver coins from sovereign mints due to their government backing and guaranteed Silver content. Use this list to improve your Silver buying
Read More

Is Fractional Gold a Good Investment?

Fractional Gold is a good investment if you are looking to diversify your portfolio or hedge against inflation.
Read More

What is the Gold to Silver Ratio?

The Gold to Silver ratio is the price of Silver it takes to purchase one ounce of Gold. However, behind that simple definition is a
Read More

Gold Investing Guide 

If you are ready to start investing in gold, this guide covers everything from the benefits of investing in gold to how to find a
Read More

Currency and Precious Metals in Failed Economies

Throughout history, currencies have collapsed. What currency will then be used in our failed economy? Most investors protect their wealth with gold and silver investing.
Read More

Physical Gold Value Vs Bitcoin Value

Gold has intrinsic value and many applications besides currency. Bitcoin is only used as currency, meaning it is entirely lacking intrinsic value.
Read More

What are the Top 10 Gold Coins for Investment?

This is the perfect time to take stock of your current Gold investment coins and bars and to plan your upcoming Gold investment acquisitions. APMEX
Read More

What is a Gold IRA?

Precious Metals IRAs are becoming more popular. What is a Gold IRA? How does it work?
Read More

How To Store Silver Bars

Want to make your Silver bar storage situation top-notch? This guide outlines how to store Silver bars safely and securely.
Read More

Why Silver is a Good Place to Start Investing

Investing in Precious Metals is a good hedge against inflation, but Silver offers things Gold, Platinum, and Palladium do not: flexibility, price and increasing practical
Read More

What is Silver Stacking?

We hear about Silver Stackers today, but do we know who they really are, or what they do? It is a common question among those
Read More

What is a Silver IRA?

Some financial influencers are fans of Silver IRAs. Find out what they are, how they work and how they differ from other types of IRAs.
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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