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Risk vs. Return: Silver Looks Like a Good Bet

If you have the choice between an investment with low risk and a high potential for return, or an investment with high risk and a low potential for return, which would you take? The answer seems obvious, right? You want to take on the lowest risk possible while getting the best potential for a good rate […]

Alabama Repeals Sales Tax on Gold and Silver Bullion; Bills Moving Forward in Wyoming and Kansas

Three more states are moving toward repealing taxes on the sale of gold and silver bullion. Last week, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law exempting the sale of gold and silver bullion from state sales and use tax. The repeal of the tax not only lowers the cost of investing in gold and […]

US Silver Jewelry Sales Up Last Year, Another Sign of Healthy Silver Demand

Sales of silver jewelry in the US were strong last year, according to a survey conducted by the Silver Institute. US retailers reported 17% average growth in the sale of silver jewelry in 2017.

Focus on Fundamentals: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 03.09.18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

Silver News: Demand Expected to Rise in 2018 and Technological Advances

Silver demand for industrial applications as well as jewelry production is expected to increase in 2018, pushing overall demand higher. The Silver Institute outlined silver market trends for 2018, along with the latest technological innovations involving the white metal in its latest issue of Silver News.

Gold and Silver on Sale: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 02:23:18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

Debt, Debt and More Debt: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 02.16.18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

Deficits Don’t Matter? Fake News! SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Podcast 02.09.18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

When the Going Gets Tough, Germans Buy Gold; And Germans Are Buying Gold

As the Brisbane Times puts it, “When the going gets tough, Germans Buy Aussie Gold.” And they are doing it now. Last fall we reported on Germany’s budding love affair with gold. It appears this is more than just a one-night fling. 

The Wind That Will Topple the Economic House of Cards: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 02.02.18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.