Gold

The value of gold consistently and predictably rises over time, helping investors net significant returns investing in both actual gold and gold stocks There are three basic ways to invest in gold: you can own the metal itself, purchase it through a mutual fund, or invest in goldmining stocks. Gold has long been used as

Not too long ago everyone was talking about gold and the profits that were being made. Then gold entered a short period of consolidation and the price declined. Starting this year, that trend began to reverse again, and gold has been on the rise, gaining 24% so far this year and easily outperforming the stock

Gold is a beloved precious metal that typically takes the form of beautiful jewelry, investment grade coins, or shiny bullion bars. But did you know that it also takes the form of gold leaf, powder, and flakes that may be used to garnish a variety of culinary creations ranging from chocolate cake to caviar? That’s

We’ve all heard the old adage, “strike while the iron is hot,” which is the strategy many financial experts are taking towards precious metals — especially gold. If you don’t already have gold as a part of your retirement portfolio, read on to learn why those in the know believe gold will rally in 2016.

Every investment portfolio should contain a precious metals component to help limit risk exposure and volatility. That’s because precious metals—particularly gold and silver bullion—tend to perform extremely well in market conditions while more traditional asset classes such as stocks and bonds tank, thus protecting and growing wealth even in tumultuous times. As you evaluate the

One of the most common questions financial experts get asked by investors is, “Why is gold so expensive?” Gold has been coming down from its all-time high of $1900 in 2011 but has been gradually increasing since the beginning of this year following its low point of $1050 in December 2015. Gold prices have steadily

The California Gold Rush is one of those events everyone has heard of, but doesn’t actually know much about beyond a few basic facts. For example, most people know the gold rush began when James Marshall discovered two gold nuggets in the American River near Sutter’s Mill in January 1848 and that news of the

In our modern world, gold is relatively easy to obtain. If you want to purchase it in decorative form, you simply visit a local jewelry store and select whichever necklace or bracelet catches your eye. If you want to treat it as an investment or a means to fund your future retirement, all you have

Everything you need to know about the billionaire’s recent financial strategy shift, away from stocks and toward gold. In 1992, George Soros made a bold prediction about the British pound. After assessing global economic trends, Soros placed a $10 billion (US dollar) wager that the pound would soon sharply decline in value. Following that bet,