The gold-to-silver ratio is at a near-record high—higher than it has been in many years. How did it get there, and what does it mean for you? U.S. Money Reserve gives you insights and details to help you better understand how silver and gold prices are performing and what their performance could mean for you.…
What Could a Record-Breaking Gold-to-Silver Ratio Mean for You?DetailsYou face many choices when you’re buying precious metals. From the type of metal you buy to where you buy it, the array of options can be dizzying. In this article, we compare and contrast four common precious metals—with just the facts—to help you make the right decision for your portfolio. Gold vs. Silver Gold…
How Does Gold Compare to Silver, Platinum, and Palladium?DetailsIf you’ve purchased precious metals consistently over the years, you’ve probably heard about the gold-to-silver ratio—especially when it breaks upward. With the ratio continuing to climb to new heights, now is one of the best times to pause and answer seven of the most commonly asked questions about the gold-to-silver ratio. 1. What is the…
Answers to the 7 Most Common Gold-to-Silver Ratio QuestionsDetailsPrecious metals have proven to be a timeless safe haven in times of uncertainty and especially downturns. That said, you’re more likely to hear market analysts talking about gold—not silver—when times get tough. Learn more about this often-overlooked precious metal and its historical performance before, during, and after a recession. To get a sense of…
Up, Down, or Stable? Here’s How Silver Has Performed During a RecessionDetailsIs a Bronze Star really bronze? Is a Silver Star really silver? The precious metals content and meaning behind many of America’s military medals and awards might surprise you. “Few inventions could be more happily calculated to diffuse the knowledge and preserve the memory of illustrious characters and splendid events than medals,” Col. David Humphreys,…
The Metals & Meanings Behind 7 Military MedalsDetailsVoters in Texas approved legislation that strengthens the case for precious metals in wealth diversification and IRA retirement strategies. The Lone Star State’s “thumbs-up” on Proposition 9 means precious metals held in precious metals depositories are exempt from property taxation. Precious metals depositories are facilities where owners can securely store their gold, silver, platinum, and…
Texas Approves Tax Exemption for Precious MetalsDetailsSome analysts recommend allocating five to ten percent of your portfolio toward gold and silver. Others suggest allocating up to 25 percent. So how much gold and silver should you own? It depends on your situation and needs. The allocation will differ for every individual. To help you decide how much gold and silver you…
How Much Gold & Silver Should You Consider Owning?DetailsThe spot price of silver reflects the current market price of one ounce of silver. It doesn’t necessarily reflect the time or energy it takes to design, mint, or ship a silver coin. It also doesn’t factor in the supply or demand for an individual silver coin. Here, we’ll explain why offers to buy silver…
Can I Buy Silver at the Silver Spot Price?DetailsThe “silver standard” lasted for centuries, and the U.S., China, India, and Great Britain are countries that had adopted it. The Coinage Act of 1792, which created the U.S. Mint, first defined the dollar relative to silver, not gold. So why don’t we hear about the silver standard anymore, and what happened to it? Read…
When Did the U.S. Go off the Silver Standard?DetailsThe year was 1993. Michael Jordan had hung up his Air Jordan sneakers and retired from basketball. Jurassic Park was dominating the box office. And Seinfeld was still ruling the airwaves. The year 1993 also was the last time the gold-to-silver ratio reached 93—until this year. On July 10, 2019, the gold-to-silver ratio rocketed to…
Why Is the Current Gold-to-Silver Ratio Breaking Out?DetailsGold, silver, platinum, and palladium are precious metals found in jewelry and many modern-day products. But thanks to their intrinsic value, these four metals are more than attractive and useful. They shine as vehicles for diversifying portfolios and holding tangible wealth. All four metals can be mined as assets that withstand the long-term impacts of…
What Precious Metals Should I Buy? 4 Precious Metals for Your PortfolioDetailsGold checked in as a top-performing asset in the first half of 2019, according to the World Gold Council. But what does this store of wealth have in store for the rest of the year? And what about silver, which sometimes seems like it’s hiding in gold’s shadow? How will it fare in the second…
Our Gold & Silver Price Forecast for the Remainder of 2019Details
