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, Silver Lower as Italian Bond Yields Cause Jitters

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Italian 10-year bonds move back above pivotal 7% point, brushing back other positive news and putting a damper on precious metals Thursday morning.

Gold, Silver Falter Following Tuesday’s Gains

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold rose slightly, while silver slipped in Wednesday morning trading.

New Year Starts With Gold, Silver Surge

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Positive economic data sends precious metals, miners flying to kick off the first day of trading in 2012.

Gold Records 11th Consecutive Annual Gain, Ends 2011 Up 11%

By BullionVault
Gold's rise this year was in stark contrast to losses in silver, base metals and the world's stock markets.

8 Materials Stocks to Shuck Off

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Basic materials, precious metals, forestry, container and packaging producers have been on the decline as of late.

Gold Has Further to Fall — Before It Can Rally

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Gold was expected to finally stop its bleeding at at $1,548 per ounce, but a more severe drop is likely still to come. And as crazy as it sounds, that may be a good thing.

4 ETFs That Could Glitter in 2012

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Bullish on the economy? Want to diversify your commodity holdings? These platinum and palladium ETFs may be a value play

Precious Metals, Miners Lower as Jobless Claims Hit 44-Month Low

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver were off just less than 1% in Thursday morning trading, and mining shares were broadly lower as well.

Fade the Gold Pop With GLD Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The rally in GLD may continue for a few more days before a new wave of selling takes hold.

Gold, Silver Lower as Banks Flock to Borrow ECB Money

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Eldorado Gold, Pan American Silver were among a few gainers going against the grain of downward-moving metal prices, miners Wednesday morning.

Gold Back Above $1,600 on Positive Housing, Euro Zone News

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver were headed higher Tuesday morning. Miners were surging as well, with Coeur d'Alene Mines and Hecla Mining making aggressive moves.

Gold Flat, Silver Sliding in Monday Trading

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Precious metal trusts, miners were heading lower in a broad range during Monday morning trading. Also, Eldorado Gold announces deal to buy European Gold Fields.

Precious Metals, Miners Recover With Unchanged U.S. CPI

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Metal prices rise, and miners like NovaGold and Silver Standard Resources boomed Friday. Gold, silver still were heavily down for the week, however.

Gold, Silver Continue Their Slump

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Positive economic data can't get precious metals rallying, as European concerns continue their grip on risk assets.

Gold Breaks 200-Day MA, Silver Plummeting

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold fell below the $1,600 mark Wednesday morning and silver also was hammered on euro zone and U.S. monetary policy worries.

Gold, Silver, Miners Continue to Fall Tuesday

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While gold and silver were slightly down Tuesday morning, several miners were taking solid losses on the day. Pan American Silver stood out with almost 2% gains.

Gold, Silver Miners Get Hammered as Euro Zone Anxiety Reemerges

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The high from last week's big EU deal has quickly evaporated.

Gold, Silver Tanking Amid Positive U.S. Jobs Report, Euro Zone Measures

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
NovaGold Resources, Barrick Gold among miners following Thursday morning's descent of gold and silver prices.

Gold Higher; Silver Lower as Word From Europe Tempers Optimism

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
iShares Silver Trust, gold and silver miners also headed down during Wednesday morning trading.
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