Gold ETFs Hold Record Amounts of Bullion

It is estimated that by the end of last week Gold traded ETFs had increased their bullion holdings to a record of almost 1400 tonnes while sales of gold coins by the US Mint is running at double that of a year ago.

Gold Bullion Price Takes a Breather

More evidence of the loosening tie between the US currency and the price of gold! The bullion price was driven yesterday to all time record levels in non US dollar currencies as investors worldwide sought the safety of buying gold bullion either directly or via an ETF holding the physical metal.

Gold Bullion Trading on the Up

The Obama effect has started with gold bullion trading in Europe reflecting investors doubts over the level of spending to ‘kick start’ the economy envisaged by the new administration.

Arguments For And Against Investing In Gold

This article has been reproduced by kind courtesy of Bullion Vault. It is a timely reminder of the arguments for and against investing in gold in a time of financial crises. Questions are posed that you will need to consider if you are either holding or contemplating buying gold in todays highly volatile economic climate. [...]

Advantages of and Disadvantages of Investing in Bullion and Coin

The simplest and most efficient method of participating in the precious metals market is by the direct purchase of the physical metal in the form of bullion or coin. There are advantages and disadvantages…

Definitions Of Bullion

Bullion definition – a negotiable precious metal with a trading weight and shape, for example an ingot or bar and, in certain cases, coin.

Bullion Coin – a precious metal coin that is legal tender and whose market value is only dependant upon its content and not its face value or collectable value.