It’s essential to apply the principles of diversification to your whole portfolio and to the individual asset classes within your portfolio, and it’s especially easy and important to do within the precious metals category. Learn about diversifying within precious metals and about the lesser-known precious metals silver, platinum, and palladium. The Defensive Advantage of Precious…
Ever wonder why no one talks about copper like they do gold and silver? And why don’t we see coins and jewelry made out of aluminum? The answers to these questions boil down to the differences between base and precious metals. Base Metals vs. Precious Metals Base metals are the workhorses of the metal world.…
Gold is found on every continent on Earth except Antarctica. But silver? More than 55% of silver is found on just 4 of the 7 continents. So how much silver really is in the world? How Much Silver Has Been Mined? To date, 1.74 million metric tons of silver have been discovered around the world,…
If 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. Gold-to-Silver Ratio Q&A 1.…
Precious 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…
Some 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…
The 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…
You can plan for some things in life, like getting married or having a baby. But what about the things you can’t plan for, like the rising threat of the U.S. dollar’s demise as the world reserve’s currency? Or, the digital lending crisis? While you can’t do much to halt these occurrences, you can do…
Your newly minted graduate deserves a gift they’ll never forget—a graduation gift of gold or silver. Unlike a gift card or a book, a gift of precious metals won’t fade from this world or the recipient’s memory. In 2018, Americans spent more than $5 billion on graduation gifts, according to the National Retail Federation. But…
