Category Commodities

Commodities, Gold Info, In the news

Gold Reserves by Country (2022): An Unbiased Ranking and Review

Chart depicting gold reserves by country

We’ve accessed various accredited, verified, and recent data sources in order to provide the most accurate rankings possible of countries in order of gold held by the central government. Fair warning, however, that many reputable sources do not coincide with…

Liam Hunt
September 8, 2022

Commodities, Investing

Best Uranium Stocks: Which are the Best Uranium Stocks for 2022?

Despite being first discovered in the late 18th century, uranium’s capability as an energy source wasn’t realized until the 20th century. As a commodity today, uranium is predominantly valuable because of its nuclear properties used in the energy, industrial, medical,…

Sarah Bauder
September 1, 2022

Commodities

Best Nickel Stocks: Which are the Best Nickel Stocks for 2022?

Human beings have been utilizing nickel in its various forms for thousands of years. As a commodity, nickel has increased in popularity because of its application and importance to industrial and consumer applications such as the electric car industry and…

Sarah Bauder
August 25, 2022

Commodities, Gold, Investing

Best Lithium Stocks: Which Stocks Will Rock This Sector in 2022?

In our search for the best lithium stocks, we decided to look at companies that mine the raw material and companies that operate with lithium. By operate, we mean companies that make batteries with lithium. At the end of the…

Gino D'Alessio
August 15, 2022

Commodities, Federal Reserve, Gold

China Gold Reserves: 2,000 Tonnes? 15,000 Tonnes? 30,000+ Tonnes?

Bar chart of the world's top official gold reserves by country

Nations and central banks have been stockpiling gold for decades as a way to diversify their sovereign wealth holdings, and the World Gold Council has been reporting on every country’s reserves on an annual basis. The U.S. has been leading…

Tyler Gallagher
March 24, 2022

alternative investments, Bitcoin, Commodities, Cryptos, Gold, Investing, IRA, self directed ira, Technology

Palladium Coin: All You Need to Know to Invest

Palladium hasn’t been around for as long as gold. In fact, the metal was only discovered in 1803. However, this rare precious metal has seen its value grow exponentially over recent years. The increase in demand is mostly due to…

Gino D'Alessio
January 14, 2022

alternative investments, Commodities, Gold

10k Gold: When Will the Shiny Yellow Metal Hit 10k? 8 Experts Chime In

Gold has transfixed humankind for millennia. Casting its beguiling spell upon innumerable generations, the glittering precious metal has influenced and inspired everyone from rulers, to poets, to adventurers seeking their fortunes. This is especially true as of late, with the…

Sarah Bauder
November 25, 2021

Commodities, Gold

Is Gold a Good Investment During a Recession?

Gold has served as a reliable store of value for millennia. All across the world, every civilization current and past has valued gold for its rare and unique qualities. Gold is malleable, ductile, and corrosion-resistant. It is also one of…

Gino D'Alessio
November 25, 2021

Commodities

Is Cryptocurrency a Good Investment?

As cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum become more and more popular in the mainstream, many investors are questioning whether cryptocurrencies are a sound investment. In fact, 50 million Americans say they’re “likely” to buy crypto in the next year,…

Mark T.
September 16, 2021

Commodities, palladium

4 Reasons to Invest in Palladium in 2021

There are no coins rarer than palladium in the world of precious metals investing, and palladium bullion is one of the most sought-after varieties in the world. In fact, in 2020, palladium-group metals saw an average rise in value of…

Mark T.
June 23, 2021

Commodities, Gold Info

What Causes Gold and Silver Prices to Fluctuate?

Precious metals such as gold and silver aren’t known for their market volatility. In fact, they’re usually sought out for exactly the opposite: their resistance to price shocks and knee-jerk investor reactions. Unlike more volatile assets, such as stocks and…

Mark T.
May 26, 2021

Bitcoin, Commodities, Gold, In the news

Peter Schiff vs. Spencer Schiff: The Father-Son Debate Over Bitcoin, Gold, and What Makes Money Valuable

Peter Schiff, longtime gold bug and CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, a hedge fund with $228M in assets under management, is caught up in a Twitter spat with his son Spencer, an 18-year-old college freshman. Unlike more common father-son disagreements…

Liam Hunt
January 14, 2021

Commodities, Gold

A Beginner’s Guide to Gold Futures Trading: What Is It and How to Get Started Trading Futures in 2020/2021

An ounce of gold costs 67.8% more today than it did five years ago, in November 2015. On January 1st, only ten months ago, gold prices closed at $1,519 per ounce. Today, an ounce sells for over $1,900 on the…

Liam Hunt
October 9, 2020

alternative investments, Commodities, In the news

What to Do With Your Portfolio During a Pandemic

Wall Street has suffered its worst session since 1987’s infamous “Black Monday”, and the World Health Organization has officially classified the novel coronavirus—Covid-19—as a global pandemic. It looks as though major US employers are set to announce widespread layoffs to…

Liam Hunt
March 15, 2020

Commodities, Federal Reserve, general, In the news

The Last Safe Haven? Crude Oil Crashes Overnight While Gold on the Rise

On Monday, market watchers woke up to find that, while the sky hadn’t fallen, virtually every asset in their portfolio had plunged into the red. Or, perhaps, maybe the sky had. The Dow fell 2,000 points and the S&P 500…

Liam Hunt
March 9, 2020

Commodities, Gold, IRA

How Much is a Gold Bar Worth? 5 Factors to Consider

Gold is currently worth $1,570 USD per ounce. Analysts are predicting that it could be worth as much as $2,000 USD per ounce by the time Donald Trump runs for re-election later this year. That means there’s a lot of…

Mark T.
February 11, 2020

alternative investments, Commodities

What Are Precious Metals Backed ETFs?

There’s been a lot of talk about precious metals exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recently. With gold performing exceptionally well in 2019—rising from US$1,300 per ounce to above US$1,580 within 12 months—many investors are looking to increase their exposure to the yellow…

Mark T.
January 28, 2020

Commodities, Federal Reserve, In the news, Investing

The NY Fed Just Added Over $40B in Weekend Liquidity to Financial Markets – Here’s What This Means

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York voted unanimously to add US$40.9 billion in weekend liquidity to financial markets on January 10th, leaving some investors questioning why. It’s never a good sign when the Feds are forced to pump cash…

Liam Hunt
January 15, 2020

Commodities, Federal Reserve, Gold, Gold Info, In the news

Explaining the Gold Surge After the Iran Strike on US Forces: How Instability Affects Gold Prices

As tensions flared in the Middle East last week, the price of gold vaulted to US$1,611 on Wednesday (January 8) before stabilizing at US$1,540 per ounce early the next day. US gold futures peaked at $1,549, a jump of 1.4…

Liam Hunt
January 14, 2020

Bitcoin, Commodities, Investing, IRA

6 Steps to Get Ready for Retirement (Within 10 Years)

It’s possible to retire early without striking it big on the lottery. Better yet, it’s also possible to retire without any expert investment skills. Rather, for most of us, retiring early is a matter of dedication, consistent hard work, and…

Mark T.
January 12, 2020