Why Holding Real Gold Beats Gold ETFs
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Gold has long been viewed as a store of value, a hedge against inflation or currency devaluation, and a safe-haven asset when things get crazy. Today, investors have more options than ever to gain exposure to gold, but not all are created equal. One of the perennial debates is: physical gold vs. gold ETFs. Below,...
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Barber Quarter Key Dates: The 1901-S and Other Scarce Dates Every Collector Should Know
| If there were a king of American quarter collecting, it would be the 1901-S Barber Quarter. With only 72,664 ever minted and fewer than 500 surviving today across all grades, this coin represents the pinnacle of rarity. Yet the 1901-S is only one example of the dramatic scarcity found within the Barber series. While many...
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How Gold Spot Prices Work: Market Mechanisms, Players & Data Sources
| Look up the gold price on three different websites and you’ll likely see slightly different figures. Unlike stocks with a single exchange price, gold trades continuously across global markets through a network of banks, exchanges, and data providers. Each site is quoting the spot price, i.e. the current market value of gold for immediate delivery,...
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The 100 oz Valcambi Silver Bar: A Stackers’ Dream
| Market Update: Physical Gold & Silver Shortages
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