It has quietly been an excellent month for alternative asset investors. Although, of course, you wouldn’t know from CNBC headlines or Jim Cramer soundbites. Let’s take a quick lay of the land in the alternative assets market as of August…
For those wanting to diversify their investments and enter the real estate sector, one of the first decisions to make is whether you want to be an active or passive investor. Active investing involves managing the property directly, which can…
According to verified Ukrainian-language Telegram channels, and as reported by the Ukraine Telegram Archive and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), assets worth nearly $3.4 million USD have been seized by Ukrainian state forces from Russian invaders. The news of…
Provident Metals Company Info and Background Sometimes erroneously referred to as “Provident Gold,” Provident Metals (www.providentmetals.com) is a relative newcomer in the precious metals bullion scene, focusing on providing customers with precious metals options for investment or collection to North…
Key Takeaways: Over 70% of Americans aged 25 and older believe a global recession will occur in 2022 Results didn’t meaningful differ by gender, with 71.9% of men and 69.2% of women respondents believing that a recession is looming Retirement-aged…
Another month, another bloodbath in the alternative assets market. While the S&P 500 Index held relatively steady with a (-0.04%) return over the 30-day period ending June 6th, U.S. equities saw considerable volatility and the SPX saw periods of erratic…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced interest rate hikes by 50 basis points in light of generationally high inflation levels. In response, the stock market spiked briefly while the alternative asset market declined by a considerable margin—likely because a steeper…
Key Takeaways: 79.1% of Americans haven’t taken any action to combat 40-year-high inflation levels 9.4% of Americans have diversified with precious metals (gold or silver) 4.9% of Americans have diversified with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum 5.3% of Americans…
Global markets have been deeply affected by recent events. Amid senseless turmoil and violence, our primary concern is usually not our pocketbooks or account balances. However, it’s only natural to not make a bad situation worse by having your wealth…
A-Mark Precious Metals () is a full-service precious metals trading company based in Santa Monica, California. The business was founded back in 1965 and currently specializes in the sale of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion coins and bars. In…
Key Takeaways: 18.5% of respondents nationwide report having $1 million or more saved for retirement 42.9% of Americans have $25,000 or less in a retirement savings account The results are skewed by gender, with 48.9% of women reporting having saved…
On November 10th, market-watchers recoiled as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that October’s inflation rate has hit a multi-generational high. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), our best record of inflation, reached 6.2% for the first time since November…
Every year cryptocurrencies move closer and closer to worldwide adoption. According to a CNBC report, global cryptocurrency use skyrocketed 881% between 2020 and mid-2021 by total volume exchanged. Although the asset class is barely a decade old, its total value…
Research has shown that diversified retirement funds are less risky than those concentrated in just stocks and bonds. Diversified portfolios offer greater stability, security, and long-term growth. To truly diversify, however, requires investing in more than just traditional assets. You…
Adding cryptocurrency to one’s IRA is a tempting proposition. After all, Bitcoin and other top cryptocurrencies have skyrocketed in value in recent years. Despite the temptation, many investors shy away from cryptocurrency IRA investing because they don’t understand what they…
An individual retirement account (IRA) that contains cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, is commonly referred to as a “crypto IRA”. These kinds of investment accounts provide deep diversification benefits for investors looking to spread their wealth beyond stocks, bonds,…
If you come into a sudden windfall, cash settlement, or inheritance, you might find yourself with a lot of money sitting unexpectedly in your bank account. For most of us, this is an electrifying experience. But after the “Look at…
Although gold has strong growth potential—after all, the commodity saw gains of +28% in 2020—the yellow metal is rarely sought after for this reason. For centuries, investors have coveted gold mainly for its properties as an inflation hedge and a…
If you have any experience buying gold, silver, or platinum-class metals, you’ve probably noticed that exchange markets list bullion prices by the troy ounce rather than a U.S. customary ounce. If you’re wondering what the former is, you aren’t alone.…
The price of silver surged to 8-year highs ($29.59) over the weekend. But despite reports in Bloomberg, CNN, and Barron’s that Reddit was to blame, there’s no evidence of a coordinated push among Redditors to go long on the white…
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