Gold is easy to sell / easy to buy
It is the Ultimate Liquid Asset
Over the past couple of years, there has been a resurgence of interest in the commodity market, especially in Gold Bullion and SILVER values. In times of economic uncertainty, the value of precious metals increase as the value of the dollar decreases. Gold Bullion is a safe place to invest your money while stocks and bonds are looking for a stable position As one analyst said, "gold is unquestionably the best hedge against a declining dollar and the resulting inflation," said Peter Grant, a senior metals analyst at USA GOLD-Centennial Precious metals.
Return on investment Gold Bullion
| Ending |
Price |
Increase |
Percent |
Period |
| 01/01/02 |
$276.50 |
|
|
|
| 01/01/03 |
$347.00 |
$ 70.00 |
20.2% |
YR |
| 01/01/04 |
$417.00 |
$ 70.00 |
16.8% |
YR |
| 01/01/05 |
$435.00 |
$ 18.00 |
4.1% |
YR |
| 01/01/06 |
$513.00 |
$ 78.00 |
15.2% |
YR |
| 01/01/07 |
$635.70 |
$122.00 |
19.2% |
YR |
| 01/01/08 |
$836.50 |
$201.00 |
32% |
YR |
| 01/01/09 |
$874.50 |
$5.00 |
.6% |
YR |
| 01/01/10 |
$1101.50 |
$260.00 |
31% |
YR |
| 01/01/11 |
$1388.50 |
$287.00 |
26% |
YR |
Gold has increased 122% since 2007
However, in spite of traditional investment strategies, Gold Bullion and Silver as well as other precious metals have created a safe and profitable investment. Silver and Gold Bullion have had a greater return over the last few years than the stock and bond markets giving investors double digit returns (ROI).
****Gold broke through the $1000 resistance on March 24, 2008
As a result of this appreciation, gold coin collectors have combined their hobby of collecting US Gold Coins, have enjoying their pursuits from a financial, Numismatic and artistic perspective.
Since US Silver and Gold Coins are not the only method of investing in Gold, I will cover the other precious metals investment vehicles as well.
Although Gold bars appear a few dollars cheaper than gold coins, they are far more costly in the long run. American Eagles, although they buy and sell at a small premium over bars, are the best-selling gold bullion investment in America.
I would suggest investing in 1/10 oz gold eagles.
Gold Data LINKS
Rare Coins US GOLD Coins Under this grouping we will look at rare Gold Coins
Foreign Gold Bullion and GOLD COINS
Private issue GOLD BULLION and GOLD ROUNDS
Coin collecting
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