Why Bid-Ask Spreads Matter for Precious Metals Investors

Imagine walking into a gold dealer’s shop. You see gold trading at $2,000 per ounce on the news, but when you ask to buy, the dealer quotes $2,040. When you ask what they’d pay if you were selling, they say $1,960. That $80 difference? That’s the bid-ask spread in action.  The bid-ask spread is the difference between what dealers pay you (the bid price) and what they charge you (the ask price). It’s essentially the cost of doing business in precious metals — and it directly impacts your investment returns.  Think of it as the “toll” you pay to enter […]

Gold Bull Market 2025: Why History Points to Huge Upside

Gold is making headlines again. Prices have surged to all-time highs, yet if history is any guide, this bull market may be far from over. In fact, comparing today’s gold rally to the explosive run of the 1970s suggests we could still be in the early innings of a powerful move.  Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard recently broke this down on The GoldSilver Show, where they distilled the 400-page “In Gold We Trust” report by Incrementum into the must-see charts every investor should know. Their conclusion? Gold could still have much further to run — possibly to levels that seem […]

U.S. Tariffs on Swiss Gold Bars Spark Bullion Market Chaos

A shockwave just tore through the gold market. The United States has imposed a 39% import tariff on Swiss-refined 1 kg and 100-ounce gold bars — a move that blindsided traders, rattled refineries, and sent COMEX gold futures surging to record highs above $3,500/oz.  On the latest episode of The Gold Silver Show, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard break down why this unprecedented policy decision could disrupt not just bullion flows, but the entire global financial system.  “This is the type of stuff that can cause another global financial crisis,” warns Maloney. “Those without gold or silver could get hurt […]

Why Physical Gold Beats ETFs and Digital Gold in 2025

In 2025, investors seeking real safety should own physical gold—not just paper gold. Discover why bullion coins and bars outperform gold ETFs and digital gold for true wealth protection.

What Is the Best Age to Start a Precious Metals IRA?

When it comes to retirement planning, one of the most common questions is: When is the best age to start a precious metals IRA? The short answer? The best time to start is right now. Seriously — the sooner you begin, the more time your investment has to grow and weather the ups and downs of the market.  Why Precious Metals IRAs Matter  Precious metals IRAs offer a unique way to diversify your retirement portfolio. Unlike traditional IRAs that mostly hold stocks and bonds, these accounts let you own real physical precious metals like gold — all within a tax-advantaged […]

Why Gold Could Reach $9000/oz During The Global Monetary Reset

Gold has always been a beacon during economic uncertainty, but what’s happening now is unprecedented. In his latest video with Alan Hibbard, Mike Maloney reveals a chart that suggests gold could reach $9,000 per ounce — and explains why this isn’t just another bull market.  According to Mike, we’re witnessing something far more significant than a typical boom-bust cycle. A global monetary reset is fundamentally changing gold’s role in the world economy. The New Reality: Gold as Monetary Foundation  This isn’t your grandfather’s gold rally. Speculation or inflation fears drove past cycles, but today’s movement reflects a seismic shift in […]

Is 25% Gold Your Portfolio Sweet Spot? A Data-Driven Deep Dive

In our latest video, Alan Hibbard walks you through over a century of market history — complete with live Excel dashboards — to show how gold can simultaneously boost returns and tame volatility. Here’s a closer look at the five most eye-opening takeaways.  1. Why Gold Truly Belongs in Every Portfolio  Gold isn’t just a hedge against inflation or financial panic—it’s a powerful engine for growth. Drawing on fresh research from Goldman Sachs, Alan shows how even a modest slice of gold can improve your risk-adjusted returns. Over rolling 10-year periods, portfolios with 10–25% gold consistently posted higher Sharpe ratios […]

The Big Beautiful Bullion

Written by: The MacroButler Investors who have done more investing homework than just bingeing Wall Street pundits or tuning into finance soap operas hosted by clueless journalists, will know they basically have two flavours to choose from: contracts and properties. Harry Browne, an economist with a knack for common sense, cooked up the Permanent Portfolio—a no-nonsense, all-weather mix of four uncorrelated assets: stocks, bonds, gold, and cash, each at 25%. Simple, balanced, and built to survive just about any economic circus. On one side we have contracts made of Cash and Bonds which can be seen as IOUs with fancy […]

“Nobody Can Nail The Peak” — The Honest Truth About Selling Metals

“Nobody can nail a peak. And if they say they can, they’re lying. If they do, they were lucky.”  With those frank words, Mike Maloney opens up about one of the most challenging aspects of precious metals investing: knowing when to sell. While countless “gurus” claim they can time the market perfectly, Mike takes a refreshingly honest approach — one based on mathematical ratios, not crystal balls.  The Two Ratios That Matter Most  Instead of focusing on price targets (which Mike considers largely irrelevant), he watches two key ratios that have proven reliable across multiple market cycles:  1. The Dow/Gold […]

Bullion vs Numismatic Coins: Which Should You Choose? 

Bullion vs numismatic coins: Learn the key differences in choosing the best option for investing in precious metals with confidence.