http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/ Investing In Gold And Silver http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/ http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/will_gold_outperform_real_estate_this_year.php One of the greatest privileges - and prerequisites - of being a successful investor is that you get to be in constant awareness of the way the markets are performing, moving capital into sections of the economy that are performing better than the others, and realizing massive profits as a result ... And if you are an investor, then you too may be wondering which sections of the economy will be the best performers in the near future. And if you are a real estate investor who is thinking of buying even more real estate in light of the current trends in the real estate markets in the hope that these trends will stay strong for a long time to come, then you might want to pause and consider... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/why_invest_in_gold.php I am often asked - why do I invest in gold and gold stocks? There are many reasons why gold prices are increasing and will continue to increase, but the simplest answer is the basic principles of supply and demand. In the early 80s, Cabbage Patch dolls were selling 100 times retail price due to lack of supply. This priced many people out of the market and angered parents around Christmas time. I don’t believe the company intended to drive prices up with a limited supply strategy - especially since it didn’t benefit from the higher prices as a secondary market evolved. Thus, to profit from the demand the company had to increase production. I believe that a similar scenario is evolving... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/where_s_the_silver_for_the_new_silver_etf.php Barclays, the UK-based financial services group, is planning to introduce a new silver Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) soon. It would follow StreetTracks gold ETF (ticker symbol: GLD), which has proved to be a very successful financial instrument after only nine months of trading. However, there's a problem with the silver ETF. The Silver Users Association is trying to stop the launch of the new instrument. Why? There just isn't enough silver to meet the demand. So the fear is that the silver ETF would be the catalyst that leads to a very sharp rise in silver prices. Silver has many practical uses other than being a precious metal investment. For example, it is the best conductor of... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/what_should_i_do_in_response_to_the_sharp_steep_decline_in_gold_prices.php Even after this sharp, steep decline in gold prices, I am still very confident that after this correction ends that gold will go much much higher. Gold has increased volatility these days because of all the hedge funds that pump and dump commodities such as gold. Recently I’ve already read of numerous hedge funds that were forced to close due to millions of dollars they have lost for investors based on their speculative bets. Prior to the Gold ETF coming into existence just a couple of years ago in the U.S., it was difficult for hedge funds to speculate on gold in huge positions. Unfortunately, now it is not. And unfortunately, gold, already a traditionally volatile asset, has become more... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/what_is_worth_its_weight_in_gold.php Here is the best sourced assistance concerning gold. When you are in search of superior information relating to gold, it will be easier said than done separating value packed information from ill-advised gold proposals and guidance so it is wise to know ways of moderating the information offered to you. Apples of Gold Jewelry Offers 14k gold jewelry, gold chains, bracelets, wedding rings, watches, wedding bands, earrings, diamond rings, gemstone rings, and men's jewelry. Here are several guidelines that we think you should use when you are trying to find information about gold. Bear in mind the advice we tender is only relevant to web based information about gold. We don't... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/tips_on_making_money_from_a_rising_gold_price.php Gold is a physical asset that is a store of value which cannot be eroded in the same way currencies can, such as printing of paper currency. As such, gold is a hedge against inflation. The spot price is ultimately driven by supply and demand, including hoarding and dis-hoarding. Of late, gold has been enjoying a 'bull run' and as such, traders are more actively looking to leverage or 'gear' their positions by buying gold equities and trading with other financial instruments. Here are 5 top tips to make money out of the gold price as it rises over time: - 1) Covered Warrants - Short term you can leverage the profit you can make as the gold price rises by buying covered warrants. This is a... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/time_for_gold_now.php Gold is more often considered an attractive investment in times of greatest uncertainty, especially when traditional equity and currency markets are in a freefall. So why invest in Gold now when economies are strong and growing and the future looks so incredibly bright. But does it really? Notice that the rapid increase in the price of gold over the few years, during an aggressive bull market, seems to contradict conventional wisdom. While a dramatic increase in demand accounts for most of the increase in the price of gold, a closer look reveals other more sinister forces at work as well. Shadowing the increase in demand for gold, less visible pressures driving up the price are consistent... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/the_role_of_gold_bullion_coins_in_your_portfolio.php Are Gold Bullion Coins Worth It? Today's world offers investors plenty of avenues for their money. Which ones are worth it and which ones just bring unnecessary risks with very low chances of profit? Many people have turned to buying gold bullion in order to improve their financial situations. We know gold has been around ever since man first started living in a society. Gold has grown together with mankind, or vice-versa, depending on how you want to look at it. Let's have a look at the process of investing in gold bullion coins and at some of the factors related to such a financial placement. What Are Gold Bullion Coins? A gold bullion coin contains one ounce of pure gold. The... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/the_price_of_gold.php As other precious metals, gold is measured by troy weight and by grams. And when it is alloyed with supplementary metals the term carat or karat is used to specify the amount of gold present, with 24 carats being pure gold and lower ratings being proportionally less. The purity of a gold bar can also be written as a decimal figure ranging from 0 to 1, known as the millesimal fineness, such as 0.995. Carat and gold price Carat is a measure of the purity of gold and platinum alloys. One carat is one twenty-fourth purity by its weight. Thus 24-carat gold is pure gold (99.99%); 12-carat gold is 50% purity, et cetera. In the United States and Canada, the word karat... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/the_history_of_gold_as_money.php Turning Gold Into Money Gold is one of the most dynamic elements of the modern economy and some might find it funny that the oldest form of valuing physical commodities is still thriving today. The first gold coins were produced in 700 BC and since then the precious metal has been used as the primary exchange element. The fact that gold was scarce and highly valued made it the perfect means of exchange, regardless of what the exchanged items were. The history of gold turning into money spans over a period of 2600 years and the turning point in gold's history is the year 1971. How Did Gold Become Paper? Throughout history, gold and silver coins went through a process of debauching.... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/the_best_ways_to_buy_gold.php Gold has recently shot up the ranks as one of the best and safest investments to make this year. With the gold price expected to reach at least $1,000 per troy ounce before the decade is out we can see why. These predictions have not been made by some wild gold fanatics but by industry leaders who also predicted that gold would be trading above the $500 per ounce mark in 2005. The gold price today? $553 per troy ounce and set to soar. $1,000 per ounce is not even an upper limit. Other market gurus see it going to $2,000 and even $3,000 per troy ounce. Gold bulls will be laughing all the way to the bank. If the price predictions have caught your attention, your next question... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/stock_market_horizons_gold_3_000_oil_70.php In the last two decades, even though gold prices have dwindled from $850 to $350 an ounce, there are still market gurus who predict gold price to hit $3000 an ounce. Hecla seems to be quite bullish about the future. With oil prices fluctuating between $40 and about $60 a barrel, the industrialized nations are totally dependent upon the foreign oil supply. The US government has a deal with the Saudis for that very purpose. The Saudis have to keep the oil flowing and we, in turn, will keep the monarchy in power. This is a healthy arrangement for both parties in the short run. I have a serious problem with the $3000 an ounce gold price. If this prediction were to come true, what shall... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/reason_of_higher_gold_rates.php The International and domestic Prices of gold are bound to the soar to new high on the back of rising geopolitical concerns, the high price of crude, the US twin deficits and the upcoming festive season which kicks off from August. The researchers (commodities believes that gold for august delivery on the commix division of the Nymex will cool of from $668 to around $660 per troy ounce before testing the $700 a troy ounce mark – there are 32,151 troy ounces in a matric tonne -within a month’s time. The immediate factors preceding the rally which traders ought to watch out for are the geopolitical tensions in West Asia and the US trade deficit which will lead to the dollar losing further... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/playing_the_stock_market_with_gold_and_silver.php Finding the right investment opportunities can be hard... with the constant fluctuations of the stock market it can leave you wondering whether any investment is likely to pay off well over a long period of time. If you've been putting off making investments because you're worried that the long-term returns might not be worth the initial investment, you might want to consider investing in precious metals such as gold and silver. These investments not only tend to perform well over time, but are also the standard that most investors fall back upon when trouble seems to be affecting every other portion of the stock market. If you wish to know more about investing in precious... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/new_u_s_mint_coins_a_golden_opportunity.php In April, the U.S. Mint revealed plans to strike in early 2006 new .9999 bullion coins to go after the growing world market for .9999 fine (24-karat) gold coins. Studies show that pure gold coins claim 60% of the world’s gold bullion coin market, which is some $2.4 billion annually. The Royal Canadian Mint’s Maple Leafs hold the number one spot for pure gold coins. However, problems with Maple Leafs have surfaced. If the Mint avoids the problems that have developed with Gold Maple Leafs, it has a golden opportunity to grab an even bigger share of the gold bullion coin market. The U.S. Mint’s American Gold Eagles are the best selling 22-karat gold coins in the world. Despite being the... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/is_silver_about_to_make_a_spectacular_comeback.php Rumour has it that Silver is on the comeback trail and about to awaken from the slumber it's had for most of the past two decades. Could this be fact or fiction? For some of the pro-silver market specialists, such an event is not only possible, it's an unstoppable certainty! What makes them so confident when silver has floundered in the financial wilderness for so long? Some reasons put forward by market commentators include:  The accumulation of vast silver assets by prominent business tycoons.  The buy-back of a huge silver hedge book.  Official interference in the market that's about to end.  Suggestions of market manipulation. Serious stuff,... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/is_gold_still_a_buy.php The price of gold has advanced more than 100% is less than a year. Is this a time to buy or sell? As you know gold comes in many forms. Gold bars, gold coins, gold mining stocks, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and gold mutual funds. Lots of gold bars are at the U.S. Mint. These come in various sizes and the biggest drawback is resale because they have to be re-assayed for purity content. Gold coins are minted by many governments including our own. They all have approximately one ounce of gold, but may be of different carat purity. There are American Eagles, South African Krugerands, Austrian Philharmonics, Chinese Pandas, Canadian Maple Leafs, Australian... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/is_gold_going_to_double_in_price_again.php If the so-called ‘gold bugs’, investors who believe passionately in the long-term value of buying gold, are right, then this could be a good time to add a little glitter to your portfolio. Over the last five years the price of gold has more than doubled from US$250 to US$574 a troy ounce and it is still nowhere near its all time 1980 high of US$850 a troy ounce. In fact, there are many who believe it could double in price AGAIN! Just because gold is cheap now when compared to 25 years ago doesn’t automatically mean that it is a good investment. However, there are three sound reasons to believe that prices will continue to soar. Firstly, the growing economies of Asia and the Middle East... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/investing_in_gold_coins_and_bullion.php The first known coins were minted in the mid-seventh century B.C. Coins revolutionized the conduct of commerce. Alexander the Great introduced a regulated and universal coinage throughout his empire. Coins were typically engraved with the likenesses of rulers and deities, providing a historical snapshot. Coin collecting started in Renaissance Europe. Wealthy Europeans collected Greek and Roman coinage. The United States minted its first gold coin in 1795. From then until 1933, U.S. mints produced hundreds of styles and denominations of gold, silver and other coins. Dazzling pieces of artistry and history, collectible rare coins and bullion are among the most prudent additions to any... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/investing_in_gold_bullion.php For thousands of years Gold has been used as currency and been a highly prized precious metal.Gold has always been a favoured investment to hedge your portfolio against inflation. Gold prices in the international gold market can remain fairly stable through times of instability, recession and currency fluctuations. The ways of investing in gold can be via purchasing physical gold bullion in the form of gold bars or gold rounds, minted gold coins. Gold shares in gold mining companies are also available and various types of gold funds or mutuals that are managed by professional investors. Holding at least a small percentage of your stock portfolio in gold bullion is always a good idea. The... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/investing_in_gold.php It may seem old fashioned, but it is still possible to place some of your wealth and prospects into the ancient practice of hoarding gold. Gold has been the standard of wealth for centuries, in almost every culture that requires some system of barter, from Europe to Asia to South America. The metal has been known to launch expeditions for new lands, start wars, and to be the cause of the annihilation of entire cultures. The reasons for the world’s fascination with gold have been the same from the first item that a person exchanged one good for another until the present day. Gold is rare, easy to move, does not go bad or decay in any way, and it can be broken down into smaller parts. All... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/how_much_gold_is_in_fort_knox.php This question, to my surprise, has two different answers from two different sets of people who don’t seem to get convinced with each other’s views. Fort Knox, a U.S. military base, is also home to the Bullion Depository better known amongst masses as the Gold Vault of the U.S.A. It was built in 1936 and started operations in 1937 when the process of shifting gold to the depository started in January to proceed to transferring most of the U.S. gold to the site. It has also stored other valuable belongings at various times like original Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, reserves from European countries during World War II and Manga Carta, key documents... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/hi_yo_silver_fund.php "Stay long precious metals" ... I'm beginning to think that's Graeme Irvine's mantra. He's the business columnist on Longer Life's Bourse page, and I'll leave it to you to discover his reasons for this four-word chant. Amidst Graeme's siren calls, I've taken notice of his recent daily listings of silver transfers. It seems that HSBC-Hong Kong is in the process of accumulating a substantially high percentage of the current market inventory. The range is something like 60%, an achievement I find as breathtaking as it is intriguing. Why would that much of the world's investment-grade silver be moved to one depository? So far, I've not been able to find anyone willing to... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/has_gold_topped_out_for_now.php Gold is at a current high and some people believe it is topped out. Does this mean you should cash in your gold now and collect on the increase in your investment? It could be after all Gold did nothing for quite a few years and now look at it today. Are we at the top of the gold market now? Many people believe the gold is a smart investment because other investments are on shaky ground. We have a little correction in the stock market and real estate is also questionable too. Many also believe the Chinese currency to be on uneven footing. Even with the bank of China going public some people feel that perhaps things are not so well in China and that many of the loans that were made... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_what_type_of_gold_to_buy.php Jewelry The advantages are: • Gold Jewelry is the easiest of the gold to buy and has the enjoyment of being able to be worn. The disadvantages are: • Retail Jewelry is often marked up by 300% or more in the shops. • The real value of Jewelry is in the stones and the value is higher then of the gold. • Most gold jewelry pieces are different and their values are biased. Bullion coins and Small Bars Advantages: • Gold coins and small bars are considered a liquid market, so sellers and buyers can be found when you need them. • They are easier obtained for smaller investors. Gold coins can be purchased smaller amounts of money (a 1 kilo gold bar starts over$10,000) • Genuine gold... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_topping_500_really_is_a_big_deal.php As gold topped $500, the news became front-page across the country, and radio and TV financial programs led off talking about the price of gold. Invariably, all noted that gold had reached nearly a two-decade high. Yet it is doubtful any of the reporters assigned to the story really grasped the importance of gold topping $500. Further, few reports dared suggest that the price of gold could climb still higher. Gold stands a good chance of seeing higher prices before the inevitable price correction, which always follows such a strong move. Most reports saw $500 gold as a novelty, not the ominous sign that something is drastically wrong with the state of financial affairs... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_the_ultimate_store_of_wealth.php Gold is Money Gold is the only commodity produced for accumulation of wealth. All other commodities are produced to be consumed by industry. Coal for example is widely used in the production of energy. Gold, on the other hand, is not consumed, but stockpiled. It is this tendency to hoard gold rather than consume it that makes gold a store of value. Gold is money. Money has three consistent characteristics. It is a medium of exchange, a store of value, and a unit of account. Gold has performed all three functions reliably for thousands of years. Paper money, on the other hand has proven to be very unreliable throughout the ages. Paper money is a bad store of wealth due to the fact that... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_the_rise_and_fall_of_the_yellow_metal.php The gold price in the last few years has increased dramatically. Its rise from $260 per troy ounce before the turn of the century to current levels of over $550 per troy ounce is astonishing. Commercial demand for gold during this period has remained relatively flat. So has production of the precious metal. Why then has gold seen such large price increases? Gold is seen throughout the investment world as the ultimate safe haven. The investment that all risk averse investors turn to when economic conditions start looking a little ropey. Commodity prices generally move up and down in long cycles. The past century has seen these cycles lasting about 15 years and we are currently at ... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_safe_investment.php Gold has always been known as a number one investment option. But is it really that profitable to invest in gold? The gold prices differ each year. Some years are favorable for investments, some are not. Gold has always been considered a safe investment. However, in 1980 the closing price was $ 593.8 per ounce; in 2004 it was $ 442.1 per ounce. So this rally has come as a relief to the gold bulls, who were all but extinct. Back in year 2000/2001, few were recommending gold, when it was trading at about U$ 260 per ounce. Today however, after a 70 per cent rise in the price of gold, the interest in this commodity has only increased. Our advice to you, be realistic and invest in... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_prices.php The gold price fluctuates according to the growth in demand for jewelry. Nowadays, people the world over are investing more money in gold jewelry than before, as investing in gold is termed a solid asset. This increase leads to an increase in gold prices. One factor that has an impact on the gold price is the weakening of the U.S. dollar. The fear that the U.S. dollar will continue to weaken has led to individuals investing in gold, and this in turn has led to the increase of the gold price. With the rise of oil prices, there has been a rise in inflationary pressures globally. As inflation is erosion on the value of money, people tend to move their money into stable, real assets like... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_miningstocks_com_reports_industry_expert_forecasts_for_gold_stock_investment_strategies.php Gold-MiningStocks.com Reports – Industry Expert Forecasts for Gold Stock Investment Strategies Economic Indicators for Gold Stock Investors to Consider: Currency Fluctuation, Production Costs, and Exploration Activity POINT ROBERTS, WA, Delta, B.C. April 4, 2005 – Gold-MiningStocks.com (GMS) is pleased to offer investors an exclusive report regarding the type of environment that market participants are forecasting for the gold industry. Industry experts discuss several economic and financial indicators which should figure highly in a Gold Stock investment strategy. GMS offers investors information on gold stocks, mining stocks, precious metals stocks, mineral exploration/development... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_miningstocks_com_reports_gold_price_at_highest_point_for_17_years_gold_stocks_populate_list_of_highest_gainers.php Gold-MiningStocks.com Reports – Gold Price at Highest Point for 17 Years - Gold Stocks Populate List of Highest Gainers Concerns regarding inflation, state of the US economy following Hurricane Katrina, deterioration of global currencies, and rocketing oil prices create volatility and drive investors towards increased gold holdings. POINT ROBERTS, WA, Delta, B.C. September 19, 2005 – Gold-MiningStocks.com (GMS) reports that shares of gold mining companies rose sharply in late trading on Friday due to concerns regarding inflation, a deterioration of global currencies and ever increasing oil prices. GMS provides leading edge information and research regarding gold stocks, mining... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_miningstocks_com_reports_18_year_high_causes_gold_market_rally.php Gold-MiningStocks.com Reports - 18 Year High Causes Gold Market Rally Benchmark gold futures hit 18 year high at market open - Investment funds led the buying. Brian Noer - Gold-MiningStocks.com November 2005 Gold-MiningStocks.com (GMS) reports that upon market opening on Thursday the price of gold hit $483.20 per ounce, near the highest point in almost 18 years as investment funds and speculators searched for alternatives to currencies, stocks and bonds. Gold futures were up 13% from the beginning of 2005. The buying was done mainly by funds, with investors jumping aboard upon the release of the World Gold Council's report on third quarter Gold demand which stated that... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_is_where_yo_find_it.php There are many ways to own gold, many forms: jewelry, bullion, coins, mutual funds, gold mining stocks (indirectly) and ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds). The latter are similar to mini mutual funds, but usually have few stocks and they remain constant rather than have internal trading as mutual funds do. So you can own gold. So what? Why bother when it does not pay any interest or pay any dividends? What is interesting to note that one ounce of gold today will buy the same amount of goods as it did 100 years ago. That item in 1906 might have been $1.00 and today the same item would be priced at $100, but when translated into ounces of gold the weight is the same. Doesn’t that make you... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_is_golden.php Now is the Time to Invest in something Real to Assure a Good Life Tomorrow. Gold is golden. Gold has now surpassed $500. an ounce and still it is one of the worlds greatest bargains. Every day it is becoming more evident that stocks, bonds, and property in America and most of the Anglo-Saxon world are propped up on borrowed money and borrowed time. In the last half of 2005 alone, U.S. households spent well over $500 billion more than their after-tax earnings. How is this possible? By borrowing of course. About half of that money came from "equity extraction." The present home owner generation is living off the perceived increase value of their houses. These poor... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_investments_a_few_helpful_tips.php Throughout history, gold has been a highly valued substance. It's unique properties and relative scarcity caused almost every world culture to use it as a form of money, as well as a way to "store" value. Although it has lost much of its importance as a form of currency, gold investments still provide a great way to protect your money and diversify a portfolio. Over the past few years, gold prices have been steadily rising. There is a very good chance this trend will continue over the long-term, making it a good idea to put some money into gold investments now. Also, buying gold is a great way to hedge against other investments. Due to uncertainty in the stock market and the value of the... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_investing.php Gold investing is a low-risk type of long-term investment. Gold is slightly more risky than bonds, so you should be careful to pay attention to this. The reason for this is that while gold is used in some industries, it does not necessarily need to be worth as much money as it is. Also, part of the reason that gold is worth so much money is due to its comparative rarity. If the markets were to become flooded, chances are good that you would lose money. However, gold has a tendency to stay relatively stable, or to increase its value, over time. How stable is gold investing? Well, the demand for gold is much higher than its supply. As you can tell, this is already good for people who are... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_inflation_and_market_indicator.php For years, I had a fight with The Wall Street Journal editorial board over its front-page summary of market indexes, which highlights a dozen daily indicators, including stocks, bonds, oil, the dollar, etc. Yet it deliberately omitted the single-most significant asset that each day measures the level of geo-political and monetary stability around the world: Gold! Dan Henninger, deputy managing editor of The Journal, wrote me, "We do not believe gold is the best indicator of inflation." Since the Keynesian revolution of the 1930s, gold has been relegated to a "barbarous relic." The establishment prefers flat money to the gold standard. It wants government rather than the market to... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_heading_to_1_000_an_ounce_13_reasons_why_this_can_happen.php Many people are not aware that Gold peaked at over $850 an ounce in the 1980's. It has been in a bear (depressed market) for 20 years since but Gold has been marching higher for three and a half years, even in the absence of major inflation. Now, as investors rush to gold as a hedge, you can expect far greater increases. $1,000 an ounce for Gold would not seem unreasonable for the following reasons: 1. Chinese Gold demand overwhelming Shanghai Gold Exchange – the volume of gold trading on the new exchange is exploding so much so that the computer systems and the Gold Exchange Building will have to be replaced within months if they are to keep up with demand – the world market has recently... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_coins_are_an_excellent_investment.php If you are looking for coins with definite investment potential, gold coins are an excellent place to start. Though they are expensive when starting out, the investment value of gold itself makes them a very attractive option. And, because gold is bought and sold routinely on the commodities market, it is easy to stay on top of the price of gold, making it easy to follow the price of your gold coins. Which makes gold coins the equivalent of stocks or bonds for the coin collector. Admittedly, it is not always easy to get into the market for gold coins. After all, gold is expensive, so coins made from gold are going to be pretty pricey. However, there are usually several weights... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_coins.php For thousands of years, gold coins have been used as currency in many cultures. It is believed that the first gold coins used as currency were produced somewhere between 560 and 547 B.C. by King Croesus of Lydia. Ever since then, gold coins have been used by countless other civilizations as a form of currency. Gold coins today are used by some people as a form of investment. Many investors believe that investing in gold coins is safer than other forms of currency is because of its security. The currency of any country has the risk of devaluation and inflation. Gold is independent from political or economic variables that are associated with other forms of currency. Gold has also... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_as_an_investmen_what_to_buy.php Jewelry The advantages are: • Gold Jewelry is the easiest of the gold to buy and has the enjoyment of being able to be worn. The disadvantages are: • Retail Jewelry is often marked up by 300% or more in the shops. • The real value of Jewelry is in the stones and the value is higher then of the gold. • Most gold jewelry pieces are different and their values are biased. Bullion coins and Small Bars Advantages: • Gold coins and small bars are considered a liquid market, so sellers and buyers can be found when you need them. • They are easier obtained for smaller investors. Gold coins can be purchased smaller amounts of money (a 1 kilo gold bar starts over$10,000) •... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_and_silver_maple_leafs_get_new_packaging.php Gold Maple Leafs and Silver Maple Leafs are receiving packaging makeovers, changes clearly mandated by investor disfavor with packaging that the Royal Canadian Mint has used since the coins were introduced. Gold Maple Leafs debuted in 1979, Silver Maple Leafs in 1988. The changes appear to be good moves, which should increase sales of Silver Maple Leafs and help keep Gold Maple Leafs the preferred pure (.9999 fine) gold bullion coins. Since inception, 1-oz Gold Maple Leafs have been packaged ten to a tube. Because Maple Leafs are 24-karat, pure gold, they are "soft," relative to alloyed gold coins, such as American Gold Eagles and Krugerrands. Further, because of the design of the... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/gold_and_its_changing_value_to_the_world.php Gold was one of the first known metals, and is today still considered one of the most valuable. Ancient Egyptians were some of the first miners and users of the precious metal, and were very proficient goldsmiths. It has been recorded that they could hammer gold into leaf so thin that it took 367,000 sheets to make a one inch high pile. Gold’s value has held throughout history because it is so rare and difficult to get into a pure form. It is a beautiful metal that is soft and easy to work with. It can be drawn into a fine wire, hammered into sheets for decoration or manipulated into jewelry. It also has highly anti-corrosive properties and is an excellent conductor of electricity. ... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/glittering_gold_a_rare_opportunity.php The price of gold is higher than it has been in 17 years. And it's likely to go much higher. Why? There is a very interesting article in the New York Times that caught my attention. You can read it here… http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/24/international/24GOLD.html The article is really about how gold mining companies are harming the environment. But, as an investor, here are some key points that I think are important for the gold market… The amount of gold that is left to be mined is extremely small and it is coming from the poorest countries in the world. 70% of gold in now being mined in poor countries. To get one ounce of gold to make a ring, miners have to dig up and haul... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/congress_approves_9999_fine_gold_coins.php New .9999 fine (24 karat) 1-oz legal tender $50 gold coins will be added to the U.S. Mint's line of gold bullion coins in 2006 when President Bush signs into law a bill that Congress passed in December. The legislation calls for the Mint to have the coins ready to distribute by June 2006, but the coins may be ready before then. The legislation authorizing the new .9999 fine gold coins was quite specific, mandating the design and even the method of packaging. For the first year of issuance, the coins "shall bear the original designs by James Earle Fraser, 'which appear on the 5-cent coin commonly referred to as the 'Buffalo nickel' or the '1913 Type 1'." This wording, without... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/buying_silver_bullion.php There are important factors for the wise investor to take into consideration before investing in silver bullion. The following questions should serve as a general guideline when investing in silver and other precious metals. I’ve noticed that when I buy silver online I can take delivery or buy silver from a general pool. How does buying silver from a general pool work? An investor will give a company who controls a large stock, or pool of silver a sum of money for a number of ounces of the white metal. The company then tracks the amount of silver that the individual purchased and deducts the number of ounces from the total ounces of the pool. The investor does not, and... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/buying_gold_the_logic.php Humans have been fascinated by gold for thousands of years, by the way it never tarnishes and by its unique color. Sadly, gold is useless in engineering terms, except for plating electrical contacts, to ensure they never tarnish and lose their conductivity. The metal is too soft, with too low a tensile strength to be used for much besides necklaces and rings. As an investment though, gold is a different story altogether. Why do people buy gold? It has zero intrinsic value. Gold prices fall and rise, according largely to the degree of fear that people have about the future. When war is imminent gold prices soar. When economic conditions are good, inflation low and employment rate high,... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/before_there_was_wall_street_there_was_gold_amp_when_wall_street_is_gone_there_will_still_be_gold.php Paper burns and large companies can go bankrupt, but if you want a piece of the solid rock, go for Gold. Financial experts agree that the rising value of gold, which has climbed since 2001 to a 16 year high of $456 (U.S.) an ounce, is going to be spurred on in 2005. Precarious world situations, from political turmoil to flailing currencies, are taking a toll on the trade markets. The cry for stability and future security is high on the priority list for North Americans and can also be heard pulsating around the globe. Gold, along with the precious metal industries, is emerging as a reliable anchor for many investors at home and abroad. In his well documented publication '15 Reasons To... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/as_gold_prices_fluctuate_economist_predicts_gold_prices_could_reach_850_per_ounce.php As Gold Prices Fluctuate Economist Predicts "Gold prices could reach $850 per ounce" By John Hurst Gold-MiningStocks.com December 2005 Gold prices may achieve historic highs in the coming months, aided by a decline in the United States dollar, only marginal increases in mine production and a steady deregulation of gold buying in the major Asian countries. This puts an estimated 2,000 junior gold exploration companies in an excellent position to attract increasing investment dollars from the major gold producers. Martin Murenbeeld, chief economist of the Dundee Group of Companies with a specialty in gold, has no trouble believing the price of gold will reach $850. "We're... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/another_way_of_looking_at_the_gold_price_meltdown.php Until recently gold prices have been on a tear. After decades of going nowhere, gold has had a year of steadily rising prices, that is until two weeks ago. It appears the hedge fund investors who bid the price up, have decided to take their profits. Gold prices plunged and many financial analysts have proclaimed that the bull market in gold is over. Is it? Price charts are one way to look at the situation, however we need to dig deeper into the fundamentals to see what the prospects are. As the hedge fund investors have dumped gold, there is evidence new hands are coming into the market. As some investors leave, and new ones replace them, the volatility in gold prices will remain high.... http://www.goldsilvertalk.com/a_new_exchange_traded_fund_may_have_a_major_impact_on_long_term_silver_prices.php Last week after much publicity and a long wait, the Barclay’s Silver ETF (SLV) finally started trading. And it looks like the wait was worth it. Each share represents 10 ounces of silver. Trading began at $129 a share and at the end of trading for the first day, the new Exchange Traded Fund closed at $138.12 after trading more then 2 million shares on it’s first day of trading. This new fund appears to be immensely popular with traders. It is one of the new Exchange Traded Funds that is acting more like a commodity then a stock. Exchange Traded Funds which ten years ago were very conservative and were mostly mirrors of major stock indexes, are now getting very creative in the sectors they...