PARIS—NBA Commissioner Adam Silver had a meeting this week in Paris and was asked by a gracious host how he takes his coffee. “Un sucre?” French President Emmanuel Macron asked. Over that coffee, the leader of the NBA and the leader of France struck a deal to work together with hopes of continuing to grow…
Silver vs. White Gold: A Comparison
You might have wondered which precious metal, silver or white gold, has more value and makes a better investment. While silver and white gold may look very similar, the two metals are fairly different. Whether you’re shopping for a new piece of jewelry or planning to diversify your wealth portfolio by investing in precious metals, it’s…
Gold and Silver Investing 101
Whether you’re planning for retirement or want to maximize your portfolio’s performance, diversification is key to maximizing your investments. Precious metals such as gold and silver remain desirable for their corrosion resistance, rarity, and decorative value. But is investing in precious metals the right choice for you in a post-COVID world? This guide explains the most…
What Will Silver Be Worth in 10 Years?
Anyone interested in investing has probably considered trading precious metals at some point. Gold is the traditional choice for precious metal trading, but buyers and sellers have had a lot of success trading silver. Like gold, the price of silver has an excellent track record throughout history, and silver can serve the same function as…
Silver Bars vs. Coins—Which Should You Buy?
Silver bars vs. coins: Which is the better choice for investors? The world of precious metals investments can be volatile. Still, there’s no denying that gold and silver are ideal choices for diversifying your investment portfolio and growing your wealth over the long term. Historically, gold gets all the glory, but silver coins or bars…
How Much Will Silver Be Worth If the US Dollar Collapses in Value?
Investors hold silver and gold to hedge economic instability and political crises. Is the move stable enough to sustain market fluctuations long term, though? How much will silver be worth if the U.S. dollar collapses? As an investor, you probably have numerous questions regarding precious metals, such as silver, and it is natural to wonder…
Gold Market Cap: How Big Is the Gold Market?
The total gold market cap is approximately $11.34 trillion. Should the gold market capitalization be a crucial factor in your precious metal investment choices? Precious metals like gold and silver provide extensive benefits for commodities investors, but they are not attractive only as hedges against inflation. The market capitalization of your chosen commodity also brings certain…
The Earnest Cowboy Silversmith
Canadian silversmith and cowboy Scott Hardy wants the world to see the beauty and elegance of Western craftsmanship. He feels blessed to honor his culture in this way. Hardy’s maternal grandparents raised him in Saskatchewan, after his parents divorced when he was 3 years old. He’s the fifth generation in his family of ranchers and homesteaders….
Gold and Silver Investing: Is Silver Playing Catch-Up to Gold?
During tumultuous financial periods when the market is anything but certain, investors flock to the precious metals market as a safe, low-risk option for diversifying their portfolios. Specifically, seasoned investors and hard-asset enthusiasts pay close attention to the gold-silver ratio, which dictates the market strategy of many business owners and entrepreneurs. Many investors closely monitor this…
The Curse of Monetary Complexity
Complexities come with an insidious burden and blindness that human nature oddly finds attractive. Complexity is often equated with sophistication, however, erroneously. Complex objects, ideas, and systems tend to elicit awe. Complex problems tend to be treated with complex solutions. Not surprisingly, such is the state of monetary affairs. The thing about complexity is that…
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