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2024 in Review: The Performance of Precious Metals
In a year marked by significant global economic shifts and geopolitical uncertainties, gold has emerged as the standout investment of 2024. Gold outperformed stocks, bonds, and other commodities. After starting the year at $2,050, the precious metal delivered a remarkable 33% return that surpassed both the S&P 500 and traditional fixed-income investments. *As of…
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Beyond the Dollar: Gold’s Universal Appeal
By: Brandon S., Editor Gold is making headlines in the U.S., but its impressive performance isn’t limited to dollars. In fact, gold is breaking records worldwide. Let’s take a closer look at its performance across the world’s most traded currencies. Gold’s Performance Across Major Currencies Over the past year, gold has demonstrated impressive gains. In…
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Shiny Rocks
Written by: Jared Dillian I have always secretly wanted to work at a precious metals bullion dealer. I love gold. And silver and platinum. I love them philosophically, and I also just like shiny rocks. But if you think about it, trading metals is a bit strange. Say you are bullish on silver and want to…
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Integrating Precious Metals into Your Financial Plan: A Guide for Savvy Investors
As we celebrate Financial Planning Month this October, it’s the perfect time to reassess your investment strategy and consider how to strengthen your financial future. In today’s ever-changing economic landscape, diversification is key to building a resilient portfolio. One often overlooked but powerful tool in the savvy investor’s arsenal is precious metals. Precious metals,…
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Is Gold Overvalued?
By: Brandon S., Editor As gold reaches unprecedented heights, investors are questioning its value proposition compared to stocks in today’s AI-driven market. To answer this, let’s examine gold’s valuation in relation to stocks, with a particular focus on the current market dynamics and historical parallels. Gold vs. Stocks: A Tale of Two Bulls The S&P…
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Silent Gold Rush: The Unexpected Performance of Gold vs. Stocks
Written by: Steven Feldman, CEO Hard Assets Alliance Over the past two years, the landscape of monetary policy has dramatically shifted in ways few could have predicted. Back in September 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) was in full crisis mode, implementing a third consecutive 75-basis-point rate hike in an aggressive bid to stamp…
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“The Time Has Come:” Inflation, Recession, And Gold
Financial markets have been waiting with bated breath for a couple of years for the Federal Reserve to begin lowering interest rates.