Many of our blog posts center on gold and silver. Indeed, they tend to be the most popular (and readily available) precious metals on the market. But we don’t want you to think we only have eyes for silver and gold. Quite the contrary. In fact, as experienced investors increasingly turn to platinum to diversify…
The Bulls Are Back: Several Factors Lead to Gold and Silver Rally
In our last market update, we discussed the current state of the gold and silver markets, and how they’ve experienced a slight uptick since both the metals’ lows. For months, gold seemed to languish in the $1600 range, while silver hovered around $28 per ounce. Many wondered what in the world was going on, while…
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…
Gold and Silver See Slight Uptick in Waning Days of Summer
Summer is winding down, the kids are returning to school, and gold and silver are trending up! Over the last several months, it seems to the untrained eye that these popular metals have taken a real beating and their best days are behind them. One year ago, gold jetted above $1900 per ounce and seemed…
Why are Premiums for Copper Bullion So High?
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…
