Dollar-Cost Averaging: How to Start

It’s easy to fall into the habit of “chasing lows” — constantly looking for the bottom in silver prices, waiting to increase your position only to wind up missing the low.  That kind of market-watching can be stressful, and with so many factors to consider, it isn’t the ideal way to effectively maximize profits.  Precious…

Revolutionary New Use for Silver on the Horizon. Maybe.

We’ve all heard about the countless ways silver impacts our daily lives. Everything from electronics to healthcare technology to solar power and jewelry. In fact, industrial demand is one of the major factors driving the price of silver bullion. While these industrial applications for silver are a major part of total demand, one developing technology…

O Canada! Your New Home for Bullion

After countless years of waiting — and being forced to pay unreasonably high shipping fees to have gold and silver mailed from the United States to Canada — investors north of the border can now purchase their favorite bullion coins and bars, thanks to the launch of our new subsidiary, Provident Metals Canada. Visit Canada.ProvidentMetals.com….

ADP Reports 166,000 Jobs Added in September

Jobless rates are stuck at 7.3 percent — and are expected to stay there — despite the ADP’s report that 166,000 jobs were added in the United States in September. Those numbers are below the forecasted 180,000 for public and private sectors, and in response, the August expectations have taken a hit. Due to the…

Better Shipping with Provident Metals

Continuing our tradition of affordable shipping prices, Provident Metals is thrilled to announce our new and improved rates. As of October 1, Provident Metals’ shipping tiers in the United States range from FREE to $11.95 depending on your subtotal: $0-$249.99               $5.95 $250 – 499.99           $8.95 $500 – $4,999.99     $11.95 $5,000+                    FREE We took a…

Texas Eliminates Sales Tax on Precious Metals

Texans are saying “howdy” to House Bill 78, which eliminates the sales tax levied on purchases of gold, silver and platinum bullion and numismatic coins. The bill introduced by Texas Representative David Simpson passed both the Texas House and Senate earlier this year and became effective Oct. 1. Prior to HB 78, the sale of…