When we buy gold coins for investment, we want to avoid a bad deal. The goal is to purchase coins that increase in value over time. Gold content is one measure of value but quality and rarity are also important. Experienced coin buyers know the values of many gold coins without needing to consult a [...]

A gold ETF is also known as an exchange-traded fund and it is designed to track the price of gold. These funds are traded on large stock exchanges worldwide, including New York, London, and Zurich. Some ETFs hold physical gold, while others track an index or use derivatives. These have different positive and negative aspects [...]

An exchange traded fund, or ETF, holds assets and trades at a price that is approximately the same as the net asset value of the underlying assets. Similar to stocks, it is traded on various stock exchanges. The ETF makes an attractive investment due to its tax efficiency, features similar to stocks, and low costs. [...]

George Soros, famous for breaking the Bank of England in 1992 by taking a $10 billion short position versus the British pound, has precious metal as his primary holding. Mr. Soros does not take the time to buy gold coins, he moves right to investing almost ten percent of his huge assets in the SPDR [...]

When making the decision to invest in silver or gold, many people do not have the storage space to house silver or gold coins. A way to invest in gold or silver without actually buying silver or gold is to invest in a precious metals ETF. There are many ETFs to choose from and each [...]