Category: Buying

Why Hand-poured Bars are Becoming Collectors’ Favorites

With machines turning out millions of alike bullion products annually, there is now an increasing demand for something with a bit more character—a piece with history, something handmade. And it’s for these reasons in particular that silver bars poured by hand have exploded in popularity. These bars are not just made out of silver; these…

Why the Price of Gold Might Outlast Every Cryptocurrency

In a world moving rapidly towards everything digital, AI, blockchain, and central bank cryptocurrencies, one traditional asset class continues to stand out: gold. As the fortunes of digital currencies wax and wane, gold has been quietly operating in the same manner as it has for the past 3,000 to 4,000 years—it preserves wealth, endures beyond…

A Precious Metals Retirement Portfolio: A Solid Option 

You’re planning for retirement; you’ve got stocks, bonds, and maybe even real estate. Well, precious metals, whether gold, silver, or a dash of platinum, may well be the calm in all this storm. These investments aren’t tied to an earnings report, aren’t an IOU, and even remain strong when the market is unstable. They’re a…

Why Every Portfolio Should Consider a Hard Asset Such as Gold

“Diversify, diversify, diversify” is a mantra that’s well-known in investing circles. Investments in stocks, bonds, property, and mutual funds are wonderful, but unfortunately, one investment that receives scant attention is something that has stood the test of time: physical gold. Gold is not a form of investment; it holds value. In a world that is…