Tag: platinum
When Will We Run Out Of Valuable Metals? It’s Sooner Than Expected!
Valuable metals have a long history in human civilization, being recognized as sacred objects in ancient times, playing pivotal roles in ancient culture, existing as cornerstones in the industrial revolution and maintaining their high demand in modern periods. Today, valuable metals such as gold, aluminum, copper, silver and co. have gone beyond their investment demands to fulfill […]
Is Buffett Wrong About Gold?
If you asked 100 random people today who in their opinion is the most known investor, probably 70 would mention Warren Buffet, the icon of investing in stocks. The legend that has been built around the “Oracle of Omaha” over the last 40 years is indeed impressive. While I very often agree with his views regarding, […]
Palladium – More Precious Than Gold!
In 1803, a bright and ambitious chemist disrupted the world by discovering a rare and lustrous silvery white metal. This man was W.H Wollaston, and he named this metal Palladium, after the asteroid of Pallas that was discovered two months prior to his discovery. Palladium has been used as a precious metal in jewelry since […]
7 Best Gold ETFs And Precious Metal Hedges For 2018
Precious metal investments can be a hedge against market declines and rising inflation Gold ETFs and other precious metal trades are in favor for good reason. Gold ETF investments can be a hedge against market declines and rising inflation. In 2018, a lot of investors are worried about a market decline. Stocks started the year […]
Precious Metals v. Mining Stocks: What You Need To Know
Most readers of this column own (or plan to own) physical precious metals – gold and silver, perhaps even some platinum or palladium. They may also own mining stocks. But which category is “best”? It’s like asking, “What’s the most efficient exercise?” or “What’s the best fishing lure?” Truth be known, it’s really about what […]
You Have To Watch The US Dollar Chart Right Now…
Watch This US Dollar Chart Closely… Without question, deciphering the stock market’s next move has become a bit more challenging the past few months. A continuation of the multi-year equity market rally has been thrown into doubt now that indices are sharply off the all-time highs set a few months ago. Of course, much of […]
Commodity Crash- A Warning Sign For Stocks?
Commodity Crash: Buyer Beware? No doubt about it, the commodity crash of the past year has been harsh and unforgiving. The majority of hard assets have sunk to multi-year lows thanks to a host of market specific factors. Energy, metals, softs- they’ve all been hit hard. To get an overall idea of how commodities have […]
Volkswagen Scandal Sinks Platinum Price!
Platinum Price Dives… Thanks To Volkswagen! I have to admit, I’m astounded by the growing Volkswagen emissions scandal… As you may have heard, the German automaker has been caught red-handed falsifying emissions data in half a million diesel cars here in the US. Apparently, the company programmed their “TDI Clean Diesel” cars to emit low […]
Are We On The Cusp Of An Epic Gold Market Surge?
Looming Gold Market Surge? This week is one for the record books… As I’m sure you’re aware, equity markets are experiencing some history making volatility. From Monday’s hair raising 1,000 point nosedive in the DOW to yesterday’s 600 point rally, stocks are literally all over the map. Of course, most of the recent uncertainty stems […]
Platinum Prices: Look Out Below…
Platinum Prices: Buy This Heavily Oversold Metal Now? The commodity selloff of the past year has been hard to ignore. Hard assets as a whole have suffered from a surging US Dollar and ongoing concerns over global growth. One of the most noticeable markets controlled by commodity bears is platinum. The once lustrous metal is […]
