The Gold Gazette

For gold investors looking to invest in both gold and precious metals, the PowerShares Global Gold and Prec Metals PSAU offers a good investing choice. The PowerShares Global Gold and Precious Metals PSAU is an ETF that tracks the NASDAQ OMX Global Gold and Precious Metals Index. The ETF invests 90 percent of its assets [...]

As the world economy continues to stumble, investors are increasingly turning to gold as a hedge against financial chaos. Investments once considered safe and reliable, such as blue-chip stocks and real estate have struggled in recent years, and many have seen long-accumulated wealth wiped out because of adverse economic conditions. When economic times are bad, [...]

While the spike in gold prices has everyone seeking to buy gold to cash in on the gold rush, not everyone knows how to successfully trade gold for a profit. Gold recently reached a record high of $1,300, but skilled gold traders can profit from upward or downward trends in the gold market. The secret [...]

Gold is reaching record highs, having recently passed the $1,300 per ounce mark. Because of the increase in price, many owners of gold are seeking to sell off their gold assets for a profit. Folks seeking to cash in on their gold should do their homework and take the necessary steps to ensure that they [...]

The rapid growth in gold’s value is creating a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to make money buying and selling gold. More and more people are getting into the gold trade as demand for the precious metal has gone up in recent months, and as more recession-strapped people are selling off their scrap gold for cash. [...]

American Gold Eagle coins are popular among coin collectors for their aesthetic and patriotic appeal, along with their easy obtainability. The American Gold Eagle is the official gold bullion coin of the U.S. The coins were first distributed in the U.S. in 1986. They are minted by the U.S. Mint. The coins come in various [...]

If you’re a gold investor, you’ll want to keep up with fluctuations in the market to see how much is gold on nearly a daily basis. Although the gold market has been climbing steadily upward over the past four years, sudden dips and spikes in the price can and do happen. Recognizing a price dip [...]

The Golden Wattle coin is one of many gold coins produced by the Royal Australian Mint, and has some interesting features coin collectors will enjoy. The coin depicts Australia’s national flower, the Golden Wattle on the reverse and Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. It was issued only in 2001, to celebrate the Federation’s 100-year [...]

In years past, the U.S. dollar was backed by gold, but this is no longer the case as the U.S. and most other nations now use a fiat system to back the value of their money. Prior to 1933, the U.S. dollar was based on the gold standard, meaning that currency was required to be [...]

If you’re looking to diversify your investment portfolio, buying gold bullion coins may be a prudent strategy to help you safeguard your wealth in these times of economic uncertainty. Although the U.S. economy has technically been in recovery for a few quarters now, this recovery may be hollow. Many economists believe that the recovery has [...]