The much-lauded Netflix documentary series, Dirty Money exposes the underbelly of the global economy. One of the episodes, Dirty Gold highlights the nefarious component of illegally mined gold entering the United States on an annual basis. The documentary reveals the…
The present quandary instigated by the global COVID-19 has surged the price of gold and silver over the past year. Thus, the returns on both these precious metals have soared to new levels. In an unprecedented period such as this,…
For millennia, humankind has been transfixed by the glittering precious metal that is gold. Throughout the ages, nations and empires alike have gone to near-incomprehensible lengths in the quest for its exploration and discovery. Gold has shaped civilizations, influenced rulers…
After a couple of underperforming years, silver prices have surged as of late. Given these extraordinarily uncertain times, it is unsurprising that savvy investors are turning to silver and gold ownership as a hedge against the turmoil. The silver market…
For the past two years, we’ve set out to answer the question: how much gold does the average American own? In 2019, we conducted a survey on gold and silver ownership asking 1,500 American respondents if they owned any gold or…
We conducted a survey asking 1,500 Americans if they invested in gold through a retirement account. We used Google Surveys and targeted males and females between the ages of 45 and 65+ from coast to coast. We asked the following…
Company Info and Background Founded in 2009, Cornerstone Bullion (www.cornerstonebullion.com) is a precious metals dealer that provides its clients with precious metals products that can be held in a precious metals IRA, or a portfolio. Additionally, it is a gold…
We conducted a survey asking 1,500 Americans which investments they viewed as “the safest” right now for their IRA or 401(k). We used Google Surveys and targeted males and females between the ages of 55 to 65+ from coast to…
Amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus and its effects on the global economy, markets have been on a downward trajectory. Yet, while global stock markets are in turmoil, precious metals like gold and silver have seen significant…
Elliot Wave Theory is a method of technical analysis employed by financial traders as an indicator of market trends with an emphasis on investor psychology. First proposed by Ralph Nelson Elliot in the 1930s, it has become an oft-debated principle…
What for recent market volatility and uncertainties surrounding the trajectory of the global economy, gold is very much on the upside. The glittering metal has enjoyed a bullish market as of late, with the price of gold projected to climb…
In 2013, a couple living in California were out walking the dog on their property. The couple who wished to remain anonymous espied something shiny on the ground that piqued their interest. After a bit of digging, low and behold,…
Last week, the US and China appeared to have made progress with trade talks in an attempt to quell the two-year trade war between the nations. In essence, America’s ongoing trade skirmish with China caused a decline in business confidence…
The global economy is in the throes of uncertainty and volatility. Given this current state of turmoil, many savvy investors turn to gold as a hedge against this economic turmoil. The glittering precious metal is definitely viewed as a good…
Increasingly, many investors are considering alternative investments such as precious metals, real estate, cryptocurrencies, and hedge funds in a self-directed IRA for a diversified portfolio. That being said, it is essential to do thorough research into which alternative assets will…
The holidays will soon be upon us in less than a month. Now is the time to get ahead of the game, as it were, and start crossing off your gift list. In terms of gift ideas, what is better…
Depending on the investor’s risk profile, alternative assets can be good diversification tools in a self-directed IRA. Alternative assets can include real estate, precious metals, cryptocurrencies, and hedge funds, amongst other things. It’s vital for investors to research what alternative…
The concepts of “ethical gold” and fair trade have increased in importance over the years. Tradewind Markets, a gold fintech company, has embraced that idea, developing and launching its new Origins application. The firm enables both physical and alternative assets…
The Royal Canadian Mint has collaborated with prominent coin and precious metals company, GSI Exchange, to release the hotly anticipated, 2020 Silver Bull Coin. The mint, for the initial sale of the Silver Bull, has granted the Calabasas California-based dealer…
Humankind has been mining for the resplendent metal that is gold for millennia. Archeologists discovered a prehistoric Bronze Age gold mine at a site known as Sakdrisi, in the Kvemo Kartli region of present-day Georgia. Dating from between the…
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