Precious Metals

Precious metals, most notably gold, silver, and platinum, have always held monumental value in economies, partly because of their grandiose glimmer and partly because of their practical use. These metals are usually seen as safe bets, as they keep their value and are limited in quantity. Today, these metals are traded as commodities, though many investors opt to invest in precious metal funds like Vanguard Precious Metals And Mining Fund Investor Shares (MUTF:VGPMX) and USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund (MUTF:USAGX) instead.

6 Best Precious Metals Stocks to Buy Now

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
These are the 6 best precious metals stocks to buy now. They are cheap on a P/E basis and most pay dividends with high dividend yields, making them worth holding for the long term.

Rising Cobalt Prices Could Trigger Increased Investment Demand

By Michelle Jones
As technology advances, the need for cobalt continues to rise. Here's what you need to know about this metal going forward.

Move Over Gold, The Copper Outlook in 2021 Is Shining

By Michelle Jones
Several critical factors are boosting the copper market, making it an attractive area for investors to consider right now.

This Company Has What Elon Musk Needs … Nickel

By Eric Fry, Editor, Fry's Investment Report
The growing EV trend points quite clearly that there will be a booming demand for battery metals like nickel. Here's how to play it.

Warren Buffett Is a Legend … But He’s Wrong About This

By Eric Fry, Editor, Fry's Investment Report
Investing legend Warren Buffett doesn't believe in buying gold, but you'll miss out on extraordinary gains if you follow his advice.

Investors Want Gold and That’s Good For Barrick

By Ken Trester
This week I want to recommend a bullish trade on Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD).

Diversifying Your Systematic Risk with Gold

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
With a put write on SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEARCA:GLD), options traders can take advantage of investors’ latest push into precious metals.

The Best Way to Make a Fortune in the Stock Market

By Dan Ferris, Lead Editor, Extreme Value
The new bull market in gold is here. Dan Ferris explains why this may be the best moment in decades to own gold stocks.

Profit From the Push Into Gold With Newmont Goldcorp

By Ken Trester
This morning, I am recommending a bullish trade on Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (NYSE:NEM), the gold, copper, silver, zinc and lead producer.

Gold is Pushing $1,400 and You Can Profit With This Trade

By Ken Trester
This morning, I am recommending a bullish trade on Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD), the gold, silver and copper miner.

Trade of the Day: VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX)

By Ken Trester
While the yuan has been weakening, the U.S. dollar has been strengthening, and that’s put a lot of pressure on gold and other commodities recently.

Trade of the Day: Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (USA) (AEM)

By Ken Trester
It is said that copper is a leading indicator for the market and, while some think that this means the economy will follow copper to the downside, I think the commodity has been oversold and that it will rebound from current levels.

3 Top Gold Stocks for a Safe Haven After Syria Attacks

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Save haven gold stocks like Asanko Gold (AKG), Alio Gold Inc. (ALO) and Golden Minerals Company (AUMN) are promising investment bets as geopolitical turmoil con....

Trade of the Day: iPath Bloomberg Copper Subindex Total Return ETN (JJC)

By Ken Trester
I’m getting very bullish on copper. In many major cities around the world, such Beijing or Mexico City, the smog is almost unbearable, and the next generation of cars -- especially the electric ones -- are going to require thousands of copper wires.

Trade of the Day: SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (NYSEARCA:GLD)

By Ken Trester
The big reason gold is rising is the uncertainty of the U.S. election, which is causing investors to move into defensive assets.

SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD) Is a Better Buy Than Stocks

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and the SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD) are still a buy thanks to central banks. Here are the price targets investors and traders should focus on.

Trade of the Day: SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (NYSEARCA:GLD)

By Ken Trester
Gold could continue to rise further in the short term, as it appears to be in the process of breaking out.

Trade of the Day: Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)

By Ken Trester
A strong dollar generally means weak commodity prices, and that is the case now. To help you take advantage, today’s trade recommendation is a bearish option play on a Canada-based gold miner.

Trade of the Day: iShares Silver Trust (SLV)

By Mike Turner, Editor, Turner Analytics & Signal Investor
The silver market has lost more than 10% since July 2013; I don’t see any reason for this trend to reverse in the coming weeks.
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