Gold

When you buy gold, silver, palladium, or platinum for your IRA, you’re not allowed to take physical possession of the precious metal until you begin distributions after the IRS-defined retirement age. Until then, IRS guidelines stipulate that the metals must be stored in a licensed and approved third-party vault or depository. But what is a

Several highly respected precious metals analysts and industry insiders feel that now is the time to buy gold. With a global economy on shaky ground, recent volatility in the securities markets, and a stagnant growth rate among several developing nations, there isn’t much evidence of the type of global economic growth performance that would normally

Bullion is the term used to describe bulk precious metals, which are commonly-held commodities. Typically, bullion is in bar form although it does also come in coins. Gold bullion is strictly regulated; EU standards state that gold bars must be no less than 99.5 percent pure, while coins must meet a purity standard of at

If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of precious metals investing so you can identify more opportunities to increase your holdings and make a profit, then you’ll want to learn about the gold-silver ratio. The gold-silver ratio is, to put it quite simply, the number of ounces of silver required to purchase a single ounce

In this shaky economy, many businesses are struggling to keep their doors open. These economic conditions have left many mining companies crippled by substantial debt, dissipating revenues, and dramatically reduced funding. Remarkably, one miner has actually grown stronger despite these detrimental market conditions. Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (NYSE: AEM), a Canadian mining company, is in a

Gold prices go up and down for a number of reasons. Despite the fluctuating price of this precious metal, gold remains a wise investment. If the US dollar was to lose its value, investors who chose gold would have little to worry about, while those with dollar-backed investments would lose. Regardless of the dollar’s value,

For the first time in nine years, a rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve seems to be on it’s way. The mere mention of the possibility has the power to temporarily depress gold prices, however, historical evidence actually points to a rate increase being beneficial for gold over a period of several months. According

Have you thought about your precious metal depository? Many investors don’t think twice about this, but it can make a big difference in the overall affordability, management, and security of your investments. If you open a precious metals IRA, the IRS will not allow you to maintain your gold yourself. In fact, if you touch

Investing in precious metals may be one of the most important and smartest decisions you will ever make for your retirement plan. Precious metals, such as gold, silver and platinum, offer security that traditional dollars and cents lack. Look at the traditional financial markets today. Buying and selling stocks and ownership of companies is risky,

Reports indicate that China is the second largest purchaser of gold. Over the last six years, the country has amassed a wealth of gold and, according to most analysts and traders, the country will continue to do so well into the future. The People’s Bank of China stated that the country owns 1658 metric tons