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.

Gold Weaker, Silver Higher as Nations Pledge Support for IMF

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold prices were weaker but silver was higher Tuesday morning amid good news from Europe and Goldman Sachs. Gold and silver miners were both on the rise.

5 Investment Weapons to Protect Your Wealth

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
A diversified portfolio is an outstanding way to hedge against ups and downs in the marketplace. Here are five ways to protect your investments in a crisis.

Gold, Silver Down on U.S., EU and China Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
China trade balances and eurozone unemployment worsen.

Useless Gold Overtakes Platinum

By BullionVault
Platinum prices increased last year, however the price of gold has once again surpassed the white metal.

Gold, Silver Down on Lower China GDP

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
China growth comes in lower than expected, and eurozone concerns linger.

Gold, Silver Prices Glimmer as Outlook Eases

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver prices were heading higher Thursday after a number of data reports, with mining stocks coming along for the ride.

Gold, Silver Fall Awaiting Fed Beige Book

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The first Q1 earnings report is strong, and European bonds steady.

Stock Pick of the Day: Alcoa

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Alcoa's surprisingly strong earnings in the first quarter are not enough to make this long time aluminum producer a buy. In fact, the stock is a strong sell.

In a Down or Up Market, Gold Is the Trade

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Generate income with gold and silver ETFs whether the market is moving higher or correcting.

Gold, Silver Down on Economic Weakness

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
More eurozone credit worries -- this time about Spain -- added to the slide.

2 Golden Opportunities to Play the Precious Metal

By Richard Band
Gold is far from dropping in price, and these two gold mining companies offer an opportunity to get into the precious metal at fair prices.

QE Hopes, China Inflation Buoy Gold, Silver

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Prime movers were higher-than-expected inflation in China and renewed speculation about monetary easing.

Gold, Silver Up Amid Euro Recession Fears

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the U.S., jobless claims fell to a four-year low.

Gold, Silver Take Hits After FOMC Meeting

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The meeting's minutes are released, and the dollar/euro exchange rate is adjusted.

Silver’s Shine Is Returning

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The past couple months might have been the calm before silver's next storm. The question is: Which direction are the brewing storm winds blowing?

Gold, Silver Mark Time as FOMC Minutes Due

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Also, March auto-sales data will arrive later today.

Manufacturing Data Boosts Gold, Silver

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver were higher Monday morning on manufacturing reports from China and the U.S., among other data, and miners also were making gains.

Small Gains for Gold, Silver End a Down March

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consumer spending in February rose at its fastest rate in seven months. Consumer spending has risen for three straight months and personal income for five.

Gold, Silver Down for 2nd Straight Month

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
U.S. 4Q GDP rose as expected and weekly unemployment claims dropped again as consensus grows for the sustainability of the U.S. recovery.
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