One debate that’s constantly raging is whether gold is in a “bubble.” Is the precious metal overpriced and due for a major, long-term correction? Or are the periodic pullbacks in gold prices a normal part of any long-term bull market? The position of gold “bears”—those who believe gold has reached the end of its bull…
AOCS – The Bridge to a New Way of Trade?
Have you ever browsed our online store, come across a coin labeled AOCS Approved and scratched your head wondering what in the world that means? The American Open Currency Standard—widely known as AOCS—was developed to allow gold, silver and copper to be used in commercial trade and barter. (Coins that are AOCS Approved should not…
Despite Losing Some Gains, Gold and Silver Hold On Strong
As we head into the final quarter of 2012, it’s time to take stock of what’s going on in the gold and silver markets. In the third quarter—August and September specifically—both metals saw tremendous gains from their summer lows. At the beginning of the third quarter (July 1), gold hovered around the $1600/oz mark for…
What the Fed Isn’t Saying: The (Unintended) Consequences of Quantitative Easing
In our last two posts, we touched on the Federal Reserve’s controversial decision – to purchase $40 billion in mortgage-backed securities every month for an indefinite period of time – and the effect it’s having on the gold and silver markets. News coverage on the monetary stimulus seems to be centered primarily on what the…
The Self-Directed IRA: Reduce Taxes while Investing in Precious Metals
An Individual Retirement Account – commonly called an IRA – is a unique investment vehicle specifically tailored to saving for your retirement. Looking to their Golden Years, many Americans prefer IRAs because of the countless tax advantages they provide. In simple terms, an IRA allows the account holder to deduct their annual contribution from their…
Copper Bullion Investment Made Simple
It can be easy to forget about copper when considering an investment in precious metals. Unlike gold and silver, it’s rare to see a TV commercial promoting copper bullion products. And with a few clicks of the mouse, you’ll discover dealers rarely market or even offer copper coins and bars. Moral of the story? Strike…
