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How to Know When Gold's Bearish Slide Is Over

By , Technical Trading Specialist, Money Morning • @DRBarton_Stocks -

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Gold's hard-and-fast tumble below $1,100 an ounce last week means some investors may be tuning out the yellow metal, or suffering from gold "burnout."

But ignoring it is a huge mistake. It has been and always will be one of the best stores of value, and it's a crucial hedge against economic upheaval. It's a must-have holding.

Last Monday's "bear raid" in Shanghai brought gold down to 13-year lows before settling at five-and-a-half year lows, and it's absolutely vital that we know when this downward pressure will stop so that we don't "call a bottom" too quickly.

You see, we can buy gold all the way down, but these charts will help us see when it will resume its upward march...

Seize This Golden Opportunity

By , America's No. 1 Pattern Trader, Money Morning • @powerproftrades -

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The turmoil in Europe over whether Greece will be forced out of the Eurozone has been a growing concern for investors as the crisis has worsened in recent weeks.

Sure, politicians and Greece's creditors might find a short-term solution any day now, but we all know what happens when you "kick the can" of debt down the road... the problem usually gets worse.

And if Greece does implode, the trade will be even more profitable...

Buy a Gold ETF in 2015

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

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Gold acts like an insurance policy against geopolitical woes, devalued currencies, deflation, and inflation. It's also a good portfolio diversifier.

Gold prices are low right now, so it's a great time to buy. And of the many ways to add the yellow metal to your portfolio, a gold ETF is a convenient option.

Here's a look at why gold ETFs are smart choice for investors - plus five top gold ETFs to get started with today...

Gold Investing Myths: What Gold's Critics Don't Get

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 -

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Gold Investing Myths: Gold prices have fallen for the better part of two years, but that doesn't mean that its detractors have somehow been vindicated.

Gold has often been chided by some who have mischaracterized the allure.

In the right allocations gold is an important part of a healthy portfolio. It can hedge against market crisis and provide returns when other assets underperform.

Here four myths gold's critics harp on - and how they get it wrong.

What's Behind Gold Prices' Biggest Daily Drop of 2014

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -

Gold Prices' Biggest Daily Drop of 2014

Gold prices today (Monday) fell sharply by 2.3% for the biggest one-day drop of 2014.

U.S. gold futures for August delivery were down $30.70 at $1,306.70 an ounce - their biggest one-day drop since December. Spot gold fell $33.50 at $1,305.50 an ounce. The sell-off happened quickly following the Comex futures market open in early U.S. trading according to Kitco, suggesting a big sell order hit the futures market at that time.

Read the article to view our new gold price chart that reflects the sell-off, and watch our Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald breakdown what was behind today's drop...

The Best Types of Gold to Buy Now

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

Investing in gold is a great way to diversify investment portfolios, hedge against a financial crisis, and even protect against inflation. But with so many different types of gold to buy, finding the right gold investment can be a difficult task for retail investors.

Money Morning's Resource Specialist Peter Krauth is a 20-year veteran with special expertise in precious metals.

He recently gave our readers a snapshot at the best ways to invest in gold...

Why SPDR Gold Trust ETF (NYSE Arca: GLD) Belongs in Your Portfolio

By , Money Morning -

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Gold's late May decline to its lowest levels in four months could mean now is the time to buy shares in SPDR Gold Trust ETF (NYSE Arca: GLD). GLD is down more than 8% since mid-March to a discounted price of $120.65 a share.

That makes the ETF, whose shares have been sought by the likes of world-renowned hedge fund managers, a value buy right now.

Here’s how SPDR Gold Trust ETF operates – and how it fits into your portfolio today...

The Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust ETF: Your Questions Answered

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

One of the best ways to invest in Bitcoin will be via the Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust exchange-traded fund (ETF), which is currently awaiting regulatory approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Still, because the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF will be based on a digital currency, there will be some quirks unique to this investment.

Here are answers to some of the questions investors are bound to have...