Dec
10
2019
Even with its fairly nascent history in the industry—compared to gold or silver—palladium is emerging as a highly desired metal.
This is because it offers more to investors’ palates than base metals. It’s not only visually appealing, but is...
Dec
09
2019
If you’ve grown up believing that gold is the rarest—and hence, the most valuable—metal, you’re in for a surprise.
Palladium is 30 times rarer!
Owing to its rarity, this precious metal is ranked among the world’s priciest treasures. Even though the...
Dec
06
2019
If you’re considering investing in precious metals, you have a range of other options than just gold and silver. Since these two metals have reigned over the precious metal industry for centuries, people tend to ignore competitors that have...
Dec
05
2019
Although gold is considered the king of precious metals, platinum offers applications that gold doesn’t. This includes the widespread industrial use of the metal in the production and manufacturing of jet planes, engines and other materials that require stability...
Dec
04
2019
Rare and highly valued, palladium is one of the lesser-known members of the precious metals club. Even though the metal is currently priced at over $1700 per ounce—more than gold—a number of investors have failed to consider its worth,...
Dec
03
2019
Palladium was uncovered by William Hyde Wollaston in 1803, who then introduced it to the precious metals market.
Found in both the earth’s crust and in asteroids, Palladium borrows its name from an asteroid called Pallas. It’s excavated from...
Dec
02
2019
In the precious metals market, platinum has had a rocky history, especially in the last five years. In 2015, its value took a hit amid the emissions scandal—Dieselgate—at Volkswagen. The prices dropped to a six and a half year...
Nov
29
2019
With hundreds of use causes—from auto-catalysts for diesel engines to jewelry—platinum is one of the most versatile precious metals. In fact, some investors prefer it over gold—and for good reason. After tumbling 14 percent last year, it has emerged...
Nov
28
2019
Contrary to popular belief, gold and silver aren’t the only precious metals to invest in—both, for returns and as a diversifier. A huge side of precious metals’ market remains untapped—due to misconceptions and lack of awareness—even though there’s plenty of value...
Nov
27
2019
Before you move on to understanding the benefits and drawbacks of silver IRA, it’s better to understand what silver IRA is.
It’s a special type of retirement account that enables you to invest your money in silver bars and...
Nov
25
2019
Silver and gold have long reigned over the precious metals industry, and the popularity of each depends on a lot more than whether you like sun-kissed luster or silver brilliance.
Worldwide reserves of silver amount to 560,000 metric tons, with...
Nov
22
2019
There’s a fine line between silver that’s used to make commodities and silver that’s used for investing your savings in.
The lustrous quality of silver jewelry that catches your eye from a store window is attributed to the sterling...
Nov
21
2019
Gold is one of the perfect alternative liquid investments. Not only does it offer financial security and acts as a safe haven during economic slumps, but it’s also a perfect ornamental item.
For centuries, gold jewelry has been used...
Nov
20
2019
Investment in gold is subject to a number of variables, with the objective of the investment being one and the same. Ever since the financial crisis of 2008, buying gold bars and coins—as an alternative liquid asset—has become one...
Nov
18
2019
Gold can truly be considered an all-weather investment, especially when you consider the reputational risks associated with banking, stocks and other forms of investments. While there are a number of arguments both against and for investment in gold, we want...