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The Easiest Way to Invest in Gold as Prices Climb in 2016

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - April 8, 2016

While global stocks faced a volatile and mostly down first quarter, gold prices glistened.

Gold's stellar Q1 gains left many investors asking us for the easiest way to invest in gold.

Here's how...

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The Easiest Way to Invest in Gold as Prices Climb in 2016

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - April 8, 2016

While global stocks faced a volatile and mostly down first quarter, gold prices glistened.

Gold's stellar Q1 gains left many investors asking us for the easiest way to invest in gold.

Here's how...

The Best Gold ETF to Buy for Market-Beating Gains in 2016

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - March 30, 2016

Gold prices are up 16.53% year to date, and we see prices heading higher.

Gold prices rose $15.70 Tuesday amid dovish comments from the Fed, which will support prices in the long term.

And we've pinpointed the best gold ETF to buy now to profit from gold's 2016 rally...

The Best Gold ETF to Buy in 2016 When Prices Rebound

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - January 13, 2016

Buying into a gold ETF is one of our top recommendations for 2016, as Money Morning experts remain extremely bullish on gold prices.

And now is a great time to buy into a gold ETF, as Money Morning Resource Investing Specialist Peter Krauth says gold prices are set to soar in 2016...

How to Buy Gold While Prices Are Still Low

By Peter Krauth, Resource Specialist, Money Morning - August 12, 2015

Current prices offer one of the best chances to buy gold we've seen in a decade. And with governments around the world printing money to support their flailing economies and stock market volatility surging, there's no shortage of reasons to own gold.

But not all gold is created equal - and the same applies to gold investments.

Here are the most crucial aspects of investing in the yellow metal and what to consider when buying gold...

How to Know When Gold's Bearish Slide Is Over

By D.R. Barton, Jr., Technical Trading Specialist, Money Morning • @DRBarton_Stocks - July 27, 2015

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...

Why Goldcorp Stock (NYSE: GG) Is a Buy Today

By Peter Krauth, Resource Specialist, Money Morning - June 8, 2015

Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE: GG) has managed to survive and rise above other gold miners, avoiding the pitfalls of its competitors.

This means Goldcorp stock is well-positioned to get a nice boost once gold prices move higher again.

Take a look...

Is GDX Stock a Buy?

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - May 26, 2015

Many gold-mining stocks have enjoyed healthy year-to-date gains. GDX stock - also known as the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: GDX) is up 5.4% in 2015, compared to the Dow's 1.3% gain.

Driving gold miners' advances this year are the same drivers of the precious metal. They include Middle East tensions, devalued currencies, loose global central bank monetary policies, and hopes of a later-rather-than-sooner interest rate hike from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

So will GDX stock keep rising? Here's a look...

This New Junior Gold Miners ETF Will Outpace Its Competitors

By Peter Krauth, Resource Specialist, Money Morning - May 26, 2015

A new gold miners ETF launched by Sprott Asset Management focuses on junior miners - and it's garnering considerable attention.

This new gold miners ETF is perfect for precious metals investors. Selective stock picking is more relevant than ever in this space, as the cyclical bear has pummeled precious metals.

This deliberate approach to designing the new Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF is likely to make it a clear cut above its competition.

Here's a look at the APLS ETF Trust Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: SGDJ).

How to Buy 1 Ounce of Gold at a Discount

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - May 11, 2015

It may yet be underpriced, but just 1 ounce of gold is still rather expensive. Such costs could keep you from allocating capital to this very necessary hedging investment.

Buying shares in gold ETFs can help limit those costs, as it doesn't require you to buy the equivalent of 1 ounce of gold at about $1,185.

But here's a way to get it even cheaper than that...

Why Buy the GLD ETF in 2015

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - May 11, 2015

The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE Arca: GLD) ETF is the world's largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund. The GLD ETF is a good way for investors to collect some extra gold profits without the hassle of physical gold buying.

And with gold prices forecast to rise over the long term, the GLD ETF will rise as well.

Here's a look at the benefits of buying the GLD ETF...

Why SPDR Gold Trust Is a Great Way to Start Gold Investing Today (GLD)

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - April 29, 2015

Gold investing is a must.

But if you're wary about investing in gold, the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE Arca: GLD) is a good place to start.

Here's what the SPDR Gold Trust offers a rookie gold investor...

Two Gold "Stocks" to Buy Now

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - April 1, 2015

Finding gold stocks to buy can be tricky.

You see, to invest in gold, you don't need to buy physical gold bullion or coins. In fact, in many cases your best bet is to buy shares in gold exchange-traded funds.

And here are the best funds you can buy right now that are currently flying under precious metal investors' radars...

Can the GLD ETF Rally Keep Going?

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - March 26, 2015

Gold is on a tear. It's rallied six straight days and headed for a seventh today. Yesterday (March 25) it closed at a three-week high of $1,197 an ounce.

Shares of the SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE: GLD) ETF have also posted gains lately on gold's rise. GLD ETF is up 3% in the past five days, while the Dow has slipped 0.7%.

But can this gold and GLD ETF rally keep going, so investors can profit?

My Secret Gold Investing Strategy

By Keith Fitz-Gerald, Chief Investment Strategist, Money Map Report • @kfgtotalwealth - November 14, 2014

Gold has taken a beating in recent weeks and is now tumbling along at four-year lows of $1,160/ounce.

Frankly, I think that's fantastic news. Today I want to show you my gold investing strategy that's perfect for moments like this. You'll get the two tactics you need as a gold investor, a simple test to determine if you own enough gold, and a look at how to buy it.

Let's get started...

Gold Stocks Are Bottoming – Here's How to Profit

By Peter Krauth, Resource Specialist, Money Morning - November 6, 2014

The time to invest in gold stocks is fast approaching.

Thanks to a major surge in the U.S. dollar over the last few months, combined with a general market sell-off and a triple bottom in gold, gold stocks have taken it on the chin.

But for die-hard contrarians, it's just the right time to act - here's why...