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By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com As this Forbes analysis tells us, there are two main reasons to invest in commodities: inflation and portfolio diversification. What do we know about gold? It's the best hedge available, probably the asset most uncorrelated to any other. We also know that gold hasn’t been performing well so far this... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com This analysis by Verdad, a data-driven global asset management firm, is extremely interesting for several reasons. (Not the least of which is what transpired in the meantime.) I first read this in early May. To shorten a fairly lengthy analytic take, here's the situation: The Federal Reserve waited too long... Read More
Platinum coins may not be as mainstream as gold and silver coins, but that doesn’t mean they’re any less valuable as investments in your precious metals portfolio. As a lesser-known option in bullion investing, there are certain things you’ll want to be aware of before buying platinum coins. This article breaks down everything you need... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Let’s start with a definition... sov·er·eign(/ˈsäv(ə)rən/): Adjective: Possessing supreme or ultimate power. Noun: 1. A supreme ruler, especially a monarch. 2. A British gold coin worth one pound sterling, now only minted for commemorative purposes. So, a British sovereign could be Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (or King George III,... Read More
If you’re considering adding platinum bars to your precious metals collection, we’re here to help you choose which platinum bars are best to buy. Let’s walk through what factors you should take into account, some popular options to consider, and how you can actually purchase platinum bars. Why platinum bullion bars? Platinum bullion bars offer... Read More
As a precious metal, silver often takes a back seat to gold, and that’s a shame. Silver has just as long and illustrious track history of wealth preservation and use as money as gold does! Silver has a wide variety of applications beyond the monetary: industrial and manufacturing, solar applications and electric vehicles, medical devices... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com We've spoken a fair bit about the competition between different sovereign mints. Undoubtedly, it's a no-holds-barred, chairs allowed battle between the U.S. Mint, the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) and the Perth Mint. Geography and all, the Perth Mint feels like the most distant of the Big Three sovereign mints. If... Read More
Over 2,500 years ago, ancient Persian civilizations used silver coins for trading. Since then, silver coins have been a huge part of nearly every nation’s economy. If you’re interested in purchasing modern silver coins, there’s a lot you’ll want to know to help guide your decision. We’ll explain everything you need to know to help... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Last week, we learned that our dollars buy 8.6% less, on average, than they did one year ago. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics: Prices for all items rose 8.6% Food (at home) went up 11.9% Gas is 48.7% more expensive So as long as you don’t eat or... Read More
Silver bars – which can be produced by a refiner, government mint, or a private mint – are an excellent way to invest in precious metals, especially for investors looking for some of the benefits of buying gold without the hefty price tag. Besides being widely used in the jewelry industry, silver is an extremely... Read More
Anyone familiar with coins knows not all coins are created equal. For example, a standard bullion coin is generally far more valuable than any ordinary coinage in circulation. When it comes to valuable coinage, BU coins are rivaled only by proof coins. What does BU mean? BU is an acronym for Brilliant Uncirculated. BU coins... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Back on May 15, silver stackers across the nation staged a silver raid, buying up millions of ounces of silver from dealers like BullionMax. Here’s a brief incident report where we break down the most popular products the raiders chose when they went out to buy silver bullion. What is... Read More
Gold bars are a popular way for people to invest in the yellow metal and enjoy the security of a physical, transportable asset. For many decades, governments and individual investors alike have enjoyed the benefits of owning gold bars as an investment and a time-honored means of stockpiling tangible, universally-recognized assets. If you’re interested in... Read More
For thousands of years, gold coins have been a currency used within and among nations and cultures spanning the globe. Today, modern gold coins are minted by a number of nations for collectors and investors. Though they’re no longer used in everyday transactions, the modern gold coin collector has a wide range of options. With... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Jamie Dimon is worried again. And this time, he might have a good reason to be. Speaking at a financial conference in New York, the JPMorgan Chase CEO said that what he perceived to be storm clouds have turned into a hurricane: You know, I said there’s storm clouds but... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Perhaps because America has so many beautiful landmarks, or because Congress takes them so seriously, the 5 oz America the Beautiful silver coins turned out to be one of the U.S. Mint's biggest challenges to date. Commissioned by the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008 and... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com I have to admit one thing – our BullionMax customers are loyal. Month after month, they refuse to settle for something they don’t want (even if it’s a better price!) and instead just keep on buying their favorite gold coins. Now, we believe in the wisdom of crowds. We know... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Any time the cryptocurrency market goes into correction, seems like everybody who doesn’t own any crypto starts gloating. Look, I’m no bitcoin maximalist, but even I can see the bias. CNN had the nerve to title an article "Sorry, crypto investors." What a bunch of jerks! We have no interest... Read More
Platinum is a precious metal that all too often takes a back seat to gold in terms of popularity – but is actually rarer and in some senses more useful than its yellow counterpart. While platinum is certainly less well-known than gold, many investors recognize its unique qualities as an intrinsically-valuable asset. Platinum has... Read More
(Source: usmint.gov) Most people regard American eagle bullion coins as the premier bullion coin in the world. For investors and collectors of precious metals, American eagle coins represent one of the most coveted bullion coins money can buy. So, what exactly are “bullion” coins? How and where do you actually buy American eagle bullion coins,... Read More
Canadian maple leaf bullion coins are among the most recognizable and desirable bullion coins in the world. Renowned for both its purity and its high-tech, unparalleled security features, the Canadian maple leaf bullion coin is made by the world-class and internationally-respected Royal Canadian Mint (RCM). In this article, we’ll teach you how to buy Canadian... Read More
Regardless of how good times are, there will always be people preparing for doomsday or “the end of the world as we know it” (TEOTWAWKI) and readying themselves to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. While the likelihood of a full-blown global catastrophe of civilization-ending scale is extremely improbable, there’s nothing wrong with being prepared for... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com For all the modernization that mints have seen, the production of gold coins remains fairly similar to the processes used a century ago. This is one of the reasons why gold coins are usually sold at higher premiums over spot compared to gold bars, but certainly not the only one.... Read More
Silver bullion is physical, high-purity silver, like coins, bars, ingots, and rounds. As a refresher, silver coins are legal currency produced by government mints that have a face value. The face value of silver coins makes them legal tender, but the face value assigned to the coins pales in comparison to the intrinsic or melt... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com We've heard more talk of a gold standard in the last few years than the last decade or two. Once again, and to nobody's surprise, the Federal Reserve went back to money manipulation to try and save the U.S. economy. But at what cost? After trillions of newly-printed dollars flooded... Read More
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