Educational Resources
Learn About Precious Metals
Comprehensive guides and resources to help you make informed decisions about investing in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
Important Pricing Information
Spot prices displayed on this website are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy. Physical metal prices reflect premiums, fabrication, logistics, and real-time market conditions and may differ materially from quoted spot values. All transaction prices are based on our contemporaneous cost at the time of purchase.
Why Invest in Precious Metals?
Understand the role of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in a diversified investment portfolio.
- Precious metals have served as stores of value for thousands of years
- They provide portfolio diversification and hedge against inflation
- Physical metals offer tangible ownership unlike paper assets
- Gold and silver have historically maintained purchasing power during economic uncertainty
Understanding Spot Prices
Learn how spot prices are determined and why physical metal prices differ from quoted values.
- Spot prices are reference values set by various financial institutions
- They do not reflect actual physical metal prices domestically or internationally
- Physical metal prices include premiums for fabrication, logistics, and market conditions
- Transaction prices may differ materially from quoted spot values
Bars vs. Coins: Which to Choose?
Compare investment-grade bars and government-minted coins for your portfolio.
- Bars typically have lower premiums over spot price
- Coins may carry numismatic value and are easily recognizable
- Bars are available in more weight options for precise allocation
- Both offer legitimate investment-grade precious metals ownership
Storage and Security
Best practices for safely storing your precious metals investment.
- Home safes should be fire-rated and securely anchored
- Bank safe deposit boxes offer institutional security
- Private vault storage provides insured, allocated storage
- Always maintain detailed records and photographs of your holdings