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What Moves the Needle on Precious Metals Spot Prices?

September 24, 2019
/ Investors
/ By Walter Pehowich

Tags: Gold, Investors, Precious Metals, Tangible Assets,

Market volatility, interest rate cuts and trade tensions have pushed investors towards gold, revealing factors that drive precious metals spot prices.

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Surviving the Apocalypse with Alternative Assets

August 1, 2019
/ Investors
/ By Jonathan Friedland

Tags: Alternative Assets, Diversification, Gold, Precious Metals, Tangible Assets,

When the apocalypse hits, assets like gold won’t help you survive. Why should you invest in tangible assets such as farmland and water instead?

The 5 Do’s (and 4 Don’ts) of Precious Metals Investing

March 18, 2019
/ Investors
/ By Roy Friedman

Tags: Alternative Assets, Diversification, Gold, Precious Metals, Risk & Assurance,

To Make a Profit, Know the Do’s and Don’ts Many people who consider themselves savvy investors have little or no direct experience with alternative investments, such as precious metals. The reasons for that are diverse and plentiful, but some of the more common are: risk aversion due to the complexity of the subject; price fluctuation; […]

Gold Investments Remain a Stable Choice Despite Economic Uncertainty

October 6, 2017
/ Columns
/ By John Drachman

Tags: Accredited Investors, Alternative Assets, Diversification, Financial Management, Gold, Tangible Assets,

The Gold Standard Skittish Baby Boomers and their financial advisors seeking retirement investments that might act as a shock absorber to their portfolios during volatile times are increasingly turning to the age-old fallback plan: Gold investments. This enduring asset class once again appears to be a standby option for those made nervous because of heightened […]