Can Gold Reduce Sequence-of-Returns Risk in Retirement?

Market losses can do more damage when retirement withdrawals begin. Explore when gold may offer another source of spending cash, what retirement research actually shows, and why costs, liquidity, and withdrawal flexibility still matter.
Can Gold Be Made in a Lab—and Would It Change Gold’s Value?

Scientists can create gold through nuclear reactions. The question for long-term owners is whether usable metal can be produced reliably, at competitive cost and meaningful scale.
Singapore Launches Gold Vaulting for Central Banks

Singapore’s new institutional custody service brings renewed attention to where physical gold is held. Here is how it works, and where private storage fits.
Is Storing Actual Gold Worth It? Physical Metal vs. ETFs vs. Mining Stocks
Gold fell 43% between 2011 and 2015. Gold mining stocks fell 77% over the same stretch. The reason comes down to where you hold your gold. This guide breaks down what physical metal, gold ETFs, and mining stocks actually cost, and which one fits your strategy.
Gold ETF Holdings Rose in October. Why Did Fund Assets Fall 6%?

Gold funds held a record amount of metal in October, yet their dollar assets fell 6%. The latest WGC data explain how holdings, fund flows, and valuation can move in different directions.
Inside a Brink’s Vault: What Happens to Your Gold After You Buy It?

Follow the journey from buying gold to vault custody. Learn how arrival, ownership records, statements, fees and insurance work, and what happens when you want to sell or take delivery.
Gold Buyers Split in Q3. Central Banks Bought 42% More

The latest quarterly World Gold Council data show a striking divide: official gold demand increased while bar-and-coin buying lost ground. The reported-versus-estimated gap and rising ETF holdings show why the split is not a gold-price forecast.
Central Bank Gold Buying: Why 39 Tonnes Matters

Central banks reported 39 tonnes of net gold purchases in August 2026. The latest data highlights multiyear reserve plans and practical lessons for physical gold owners.
The Case for Holding Gold Long Term

Long-term gold ownership is about more than price appreciation. Discover why physical gold, secure vaulting, and a patient approach can make wealth preservation simpler, without turning every market move into another decision.
Investors Turn to Treasuries as AI Stocks Slide

AI-stock weakness sent investors toward Treasury bonds as concerns about technology valuations intensified. Gold also drew attention as yields eased. Here’s what the latest market shift reveals about the different risks behind government debt and physical bullion.
