Silver Mutual Funds Offer Another Option for Investors
There are about thirty mutual funds which invest in both gold and silver. But as you will see, the investment styles and strategies of these funds vary greatly.
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1932 – 1964 Silver Quarters: 90% silver
1932 – 1964 Silver Quarters are 90% silver. These silver quarters along with many other silver coins are classified as “junk silver“, read more about junk silver as an investment. Junk Silver is simply a silver coin that has been used in circulation but now is sold for its silver content instead of the face …
Junk Silver: U.S. Coins With 90% Silver
The potential for 90% silver bags to pick up big premiums justifies the buying of bags circulated silver coins by investors who can manage the bags’ weight and bulk.
Precious Metals Investing: How to Diversify Your Portfolio, Reduce Risk, and Boost Returns
A recent study by Ibbotson Associates, commissioned by Bullion Management Services Inc., confirms holding a percentage of precious metals increases a portfolio’s return on investment.
The Top Ten Silver Investments of 2009
It was a great year for silver investors, though not as great as many had hoped or expected. There are so many factors pointing to a much higher value for silver than was realized in 2009, but look on the bright side: so long as governments, central banks, and short-selling speculators artificially keep the price …
The Investor Allure of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
It’s no secret: ETFs are hot. And with Wall Street pushing ETFs as the newest investment vehicle for all, it’s hard not to ignore the idea of using an ETF. It’s the low costs, liquidity, lower taxes, transparency, and specialization offered by ETFs that is making investors switch to ETFs. Basically these ETFs are a …
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The Seven (Potentially) Deadly Sins of Silver Investors
The Seven Deadly Sins committed by silver investors destroy wealth, leaving investors discouraged and broke. These seven (potencially) deadly sins are: overindulgence, haste, sloth, irrational exuberance, ignorance, pride, and dogmatism. Although the seven sins are committed by beginners more often, experienced investors can commit any of theses sins as well. 1. Overindulgence – many silver …
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Investing in Silver: Steps to a Healthier Portfolio
Silver coins are relatively inexpensive and liquid; the coins are easy to store and insure in smaller portfolios. The price of each 1 oz. coin will usually follow the price of silver spot price. However, silver coins do not provide any interest, and should be insured and stored safely. Investing in silver coins also does …
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iShares Silver ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) Reviewed
An Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is a pretty nifty investment vehicle. Much like a mutual fund, an ETF allows many investors to pool investment funds and buy shares in a professionally managed investment fund. What makes an ETF even more attractive is that shares of an ETF trade exactly like a stock: they can be …
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