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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...

Why the Price of Gold Hit a 7-Week High Today

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - October 12, 2015

The price of gold hit a seven-week high today (Monday) as investors believe the U.S. Federal Reserve will delay its first interest rate hike in nearly a decade until sometime in 2016.

The price of gold was up $10.40 at $1,166.20 an ounce in New York trading Monday morning. It hit an intraday high of $1,169.00 earlier in the session.

Here's why gold prices continue to rise, and where they're headed for the rest of 2015...

What Is the Gold-to-Silver Ratio?

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - July 24, 2015

Precious metals investors are always fixated on the gold-to-silver ratio.

That's because the gold-to-silver ratio helps determine when to buy and sell the shiny metals. The ratio should be on the radar of every precious metal investor, from the novice to the sophisticated.

So, what is the gold-to-silver ratio? Here's your full explanation...

How to Buy Gold in the 21st Century

By David Zeiler, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler - June 17, 2015

How to buy gold has taken a big leap into the digital age, thanks to something called HayekGold.

The HayekGold token is a digital representation of stored physical gold. And it's linked to the Bitcoin blockchain - the digital ledger that verifies and stores every Bitcoin transaction.

Here's why AnthemVault's tech-based spin on how to buy gold should have every gold bug's attention...

Profit and Protect Your Portfolio with This One Pick

By Peter Krauth, Resource Specialist, Money Morning - June 4, 2015

Add More Dividend Yield to Your Portfolio with These 30 Stocks

"If you don't own gold, you don't know history..."

Those words were uttered recently by Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates, the single-largest hedge fund on the planet, with a whopping $170 billion in assets.

Dalio has produced almost 15% annually for over two decades, and now he's warning anyone paying attention that it's time to own some gold. He believes there's just too much risk in not owning gold today.

Let's take that concern for risk and turn it into our profit. Here's how...

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 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...

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 Investing 2014: Gold Will Continue to Outperform Major Assets

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - August 14, 2014

Gold investing 2014 update: Gold prices have had a strong first half in 2014. At the midpoint in July, the yellow metal had gone up 9.2% in value.

Investors in physical gold have benefited from the rise. Throughout the year, gold has consistently outperformed other major asset classes like U.S. treasuries and equities.

Gold’s outperformance isn’t ending anytime soon. Money Morning Resource Specialist Peter Krauth sees more gains on the horizon, and that is good news for gold investing…

A Gold Investing "Cheat Sheet" for 2014

By Keith Fitz-Gerald, Chief Investment Strategist, Money Map Report • @kfgtotalwealth - May 12, 2014

With gold prices at roughly $1,300 an ounce, many investors are asking themselves if now is the time to invest in gold.

I think that's the wrong question.

What they should be asking themselves is if they can afford not to buy it right now.

The case for gold investing has never been more clear - just take a look...

Gold News: China Poised to Overtake India as Biggest Gold Consumer

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - November 12, 2013

Demand for gold in China is skyrocketing. Thanks to an enriched and growing middle class, China's gold consumption will reach a record 1,000 tons this year - up a whopping 29% year over year. At this pace, China will soon surpass India as the world's biggest buyer of the yellow metal.

Imagine what this will do to the price of gold over the next few years...

The Best Reasons to Own Gold NOW

By Guest Admin, Money Morning - July 8, 2013

Whether you own gold or have been sitting on the sidelines, you must be wondering whether now is the time to buy more or to finally get in the game.

The answer is one of refreshing clarity in these uncertain times.

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Stay the Course with Gold as Mixed Signals Move Markets

By Frank Holmes, Guest Writer, Money Morning - July 2, 2013

Gold has become extremely oversold as it falls below $1,200 an ounce. But based on simple math, it’s due for a reversal… Read more...

The Silver and Gold Prices 'Super Cycle' is Far From Over

By kdowdle, Money Morning - December 6, 2012

Looking at a 10-year gold prices or silver prices chart and seeing respective gains of 423% and 650% can get investors pretty excited, and for good reasons.

Whether you enjoyed the previous commodities bull run and are currently adding to your positions, or just initiating one, now is the time to buy gold and silver, as both are expected to continue climbing in value.

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