To further our discussion about copper as a viable investment option, we wanted to touch on a recurring question we get at Provident Metals. Most people know that precious metal coins and bars come with premiums attached. In other words, the actual price you pay for a silver coin (like the American Silver Eagle, for…
Copper Outpacing Gold, Silver in 2012
For the gold and silver markets, the year has been tumultuous at best, with an anemic 0.9% rise in gold futures and a 2.5% decline in silver futures. Copper on the other-hand has risen about 2.7% since the end of last year! A recent report from MarketWatch gives some perspective on why copper may be…
Premiums for Bullion – Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck
When shopping for bullion, it’s pretty easy to determine the premium of the specific item you’re looking at. The premium is the amount at which something is valued in addition to that particular bullion’s spot price. These costs are a result of numerous factors which are primarily demand driven and vary on a per product…
More and More Investors Looking to Copper Bullion
Copper hasn’t traditionally been considered a vehicle for ordinary investors to protect and grow wealth. In the past, interest in copper has been confined to large commodity investors who buy thousands of pounds at a time. But with uncertainty about the economy gripping much of the nation, many Americans and investors around the world are…
Looking for Gold, Silver Coins but Want to Know More About Them?
If you’re new to gold and silver investing, you probably would like to learn more about individual coins. Many places online simply extol the virtues of owning precious metals without giving much detail as to the specifications, suitability, designs and history of various bullion coins. If you’re looking for information like this in an easy-to-digest…
Copper Ends 2010 Strong
Copper is a base metal used in many industrial applications. In addition to its industrial uses, it’s also becoming a more popular investment vehicle for many small-time investors. Copper bullion is available in both bars and coins for very attractive prices. If you can’t afford gold or silver, copper bars and coins may be the…
