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An Introduction to Buying Gold 101

June 26, 2019

Part 1: Why Own Physical Gold? As opposed to our usual format of discussing a hypothetical scenario, we thought an article along the lines of “An Intro to Gold Buying” might be in order. Both novices and sophisticated investors can benefit from a review of the basics. The following is a list, in no particular […]

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How the Petro-Yuan Will Impact The U.S. Dollar

October 16, 2018

This past March, China launched trading of the yuan-denominated crude oil futures contracts. These are the first futures that have been listed on China’s mainland to overseas investors. Given that China is the largest importer of crude on the planet, Asia Times called the launch of the petro-yuan a “geoeconomic game-changer.” But what does this […]

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Why Cryptocurrencies Shouldn’t Replace Gold in Your Portfolio

February 16, 2018

The cryptocurrency phenomenon continues with its mind-boggling volatility and millions of dollars gained and lost on a minute by minute basis. Despite recent setbacks, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have enjoyed significant appreciation since their initial offerings. But is this sudden rise a true indication of crypto’s value? The Advantages Of Gold Over Bitcoin Although with […]

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Asteroid Mining: Fact or (Science) Fiction?

December 12, 2017

By Douglas Trinder, Precious Metals Analyst As our planet’s precious metal reserves tap out, big business and NASA are looking to the skies. The race to mine asteroids swirling around our solar system is on. Space mining may sound like science fiction, but it’s real, and big developments are planned in the next decade. Why […]

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Can the World Run Out of Mineable Gold?

November 15, 2017

Hundreds of years ago, early economists were puzzled by a quirk in pricing: why do some non-essential goods cost so much while truly essential goods cost so little? As an example, why are water and grain so cheap when they are so vital for human survival? Why are gold and diamonds so expensive when neither […]

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Jack Kemp and the Gold-Based Dollar

August 22, 2017

Many of you are very familiar with the late Jack Kemp (1935-2009) whether it’s from his several terms as a local Congressman or from his tenure as quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. However, many of you precious metal followers, more specifically you “gold bugs,” are not aware of Mr. Kemp’s keen interest in the yellow […]

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How Would Precious Metals Perform If President Trump Were Forced Out of Office?

June 19, 2017

Donald Trump’s policy agenda, and his very presidency, are in jeopardy…at least if you believe all the chatter from the left-leaning “mainstream” media. For weeks now, the big media outlets have been stirring up talk of impeachment. One story after another dealing with the likes of James Comey, Jared Kushner and Vladimir Putin are behind […]

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The Pros and Cons of Buying Fractional Gold

May 08, 2017

Here at Jack Hunt Gold & Silver we are frequently asked about the pricing and availability of “fractional” gold coins. By definition, fractional gold coins are bullion coins that weigh less than one troy ounce. Types of Fractional Gold The most popular fractional gold coins are the U.S Gold Eagles which, in addition to the […]

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Removing Capital Gains Taxes from Precious Metal Trades

April 07, 2017

Recently lawmakers in Idaho and Arizona have passed bills removing Capital Gains Taxes from transactions involving gold and silver bullion. Normally, when individuals sell gold or silver they must pay capital gains on any increase of the value of their precious metal investments. However, many consider precious metals, especially gold and silver, to be a […]

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Recommended Viewing: $1 Trillion & US Debt in Physical $100 bills

March 07, 2017

Here’s a stunning video that provides visual context of the massive scale of National Debt. The United States owes a lot of money. As of 2017, US deficit is larger than the size of the economy. Currently there is no debt ceiling, it has been suspended. To see current debt live visit US Debt Clock. […]

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