Investing Guide

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. 

How Are Debt Monetization and Gold Prices Related? 

How Are Debt Monetization and Gold Prices Related? 

Debt monetization occurs when central banks finance government debt by creating new money, often triggering inflationary pressures. Historically, such practices…
The Value of Gold ETF Dividend Reinvestments

The Value of Gold ETF Dividend Reinvestments

Gold ETFs offer investors an easy way to gain exposure to gold, but not all are the same. While physical…
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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How Much Silver Can I Legally Own

How Much Silver Can I Legally Own in the US?

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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You bought your first gold bar, now what?

You just purchased your first gold bar and have questions. APMEX has answers. Find out how to store your gold, when and how to sell

How Inflation Affects Gold Prices

During times of inflation many seek the security of investing in gold. Gold has held value since humans discovered it and prices rise in trying
junk bonds and gold prices

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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Rethinking the Gold-Oil Price Relationship 

Investors compare oil and gold prices as market indicators. Generally, when oil rises, so does gold. But that is not always the case, especially within
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What is the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX)? 

Discover the history of the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and how it currently affects the precious metals markets. Also, discover market strategies for hedging
tail risks

What are Tail Risks?  

Tail risks are the chance that the price of an asset fluctuates three deviations from the current price. Difficult to predict, black swan events usually
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Are Gold Bonds or Gold Bullion a Better Investment 

Discover the distinctions among investing in gold bullion, bonds, and Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs). Review the benefits and drawbacks of each investment type.
Goladbacks

Are Goldbacks Legal Tender? Where Are They Accepted?

Goldbacks offer a distinct payment option, but do they hold legal tender status? Uncover their exchange rates and how they stack up against foil notes
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How are the Consumer Price Index and Gold Related?

Learn how the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and gold are related. Learn what the CPI is, how it has changed over time, and how it
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What is the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME)?

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is a leading financial exchange that facilitates trading various financial instruments, including futures and options contracts.
how to buy sovereign gold bonds online

Can You Buy Sovereign Gold Bonds Online?

Explore our comprehensive guide on purchasing Sovereign Gold Bonds online. Learn about eligibility, benefits, pricing, interest rates, and alternative buying options.
black swan event

What is a Black Swan Event & How May Gold Help Protect You

A black swan event is unpredictable and has severe consequences. Learn about past black swan events and how gold can help protect you.
sovereign gold bonds

What are Gold Bonds?  

Learn about the historical context, economic impact, and future trends of gold bonds in this article. Also discover Sovereign Gold Bonds issued by the Reserve
specific gravity of silver

How to Use the Specific Gravity of Silver to Test Purity 

Learn how to use the specific gravity method to test your silver coins, jewelry, or silverware!
Platinum

What is the Platinum Fix? 

The Platinum Fixes are benchmark pricing mechanisms for platinum, which are used in precious metals markets to establish reference prices.
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What is COMEX? 

Discover how COMEX, a division of CME Group, sets the benchmark for metal prices and empowers investors to navigate market volatility.
Tail risks are the chance that the price of an asset fluctuates three deviations from the current price. Difficult to predict, black swan events usually
Learn about the historical context, economic impact, and future trends of gold bonds in this article. Also discover Sovereign Gold Bonds issued by the Reserve
Discover how COMEX, a division of CME Group, sets the benchmark for metal prices and empowers investors to navigate market volatility.

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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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