The American Gold Eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the United States. Offered in 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz denominations, these coins are guaranteed by the U.S. government to contain the stated amount of actual gold weight in troy ounces. 1 oz 1/2 oz 1/4 oz 1/10 oz.
Continue reading → The SPDR Gold Shares [[GLD]] is an ETF created to closely match the gold bullion price. The ETF is set up as a trust holding 25,085,095 ounces of gold bullion. “Gold – it is unlike all other elements on earth. Virtually indestructible, this precious metal has been the source of countless fables and has mobilized [...]
Continue reading → Unlike silver, there are a few Gold ETFs available for investors. There’s streetTRACKS Gold Shares [[GLD]], or Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF [[GDX]]. The main difference for both of these funds is the difference between what the fund focuses on holding. For streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD) the focus is physical gold, while the Gold Miners [...]
Continue reading → The Gold Miners ETF [[GDX]] seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index. The Index provides exposure to publicly traded companies worldwide involved primarily in the mining for gold or silver ore, representing a diversified blend of small-, mid- and [...]
Continue reading → There’s never been a better time to buy American Eagle Gold Coins. An economic recession is almost assured. Along with the varied fluctuations in the stock market and the downward trend in the real estate sector, more investors are compelled to put their money in items that will hold value, such as gold bullion coins. [...]
Continue reading → by: Paul Abbey A person may start purchasing gold coins for any number of reasons. One reason is they see them as a good investment, while some other person may choose to acquire them because they see the way gold actually increases in value. Even these days, you will find that coin collectors are highly [...]
Continue reading → The precious metal of gold has fascinated humans for thousands of years. But how do we actually get it out of the ground? Let’s take a look at the most common ways to mine gold. There are two main gold mining methods, one is called “placer” and the other is “vein” mining. And another type [...]
Continue reading → by: Peter Macfarlane Gold: the ultimate store of wealth that has been used since time immemorial. A hedge or in troubled times, a ‘safe haven’ in the current crisis. If your wealth is stored in gold, then who really cares if the financial system implodes? Empires, currencies and rulers have come and gone… but gold [...]
Continue reading → In 1967, the government of South Africa minted the gold krugerrand to increase the marketing of South African gold. Although the krugerrand is considered as legal currency in South Africa, it is rarely used for that purpose. Instead, it has become a favorite of coin collectors all over the world, known as “medal coins.” This [...]
Continue reading → by: Jeremy Stevent In this guest article Jeremy Stevent, an independant writer, will show readers the factors behind the current sell-off in gold. The stock market and the economy are in the midst of very tough times. The Dow goes down 500 one day, up 300 the next, and then down 700 the day after [...]
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