Author: Michael Roets

At a Glance: Gold is commonly considered a recession-proof investment. Historical data shows that gold does tend to perform well Read More

At a Glance: As Bitcoin's price drops, gold offers an exit opportunity to cryptocurrency investors.  The easiest way to sell Bitcoin Read More

At a Glance: Gold is generally considered a safe investment, but it is not without risk. Precious metals tend to be volatile in the Read More

At a Glance: Central banks can influence the value of gold, but they are not the only factor.  Interest rates, large gold purchases, Read More

At a Glance: Silver is one of the most volatile precious metals on the market. Silver prices range from an all-time low of $5.84 to a Read More

At a Glance: Paper gold refers to a a method of investing in gold without holding the physical metal. Gold ETFs, futures, and stocks Read More

At a Glance: Capital gains taxes are due when you sell a precious metal. If you hold your investment for more than a year, you'll pay Read More

At a Glance: A serial number is a small series of digits used to identify a gold bar. Checking a gold bar's serial number is a good Read More

At a Glance: Gold bars are a popular way to invest in low premium gold bullion.Investing in gold bars for the first time can be Read More