Why and How Does the Physical Gold and Silver Market Continue to Be Engulfed by the Enormous World of Paper Gold and Silver Derivatives?
This post emphasizes reading storage agreements, understanding the role of insurance and bonds, reducing conflicts of interest, and comprehending potential geopolitical risks, all of which are fundamental in ensuring the safety and accessibility of your precious metals.
Precious Metal Storage Considerations Read More »
This is a deep-dive blog post focused on helping individuals safeguard their physical precious metal assets. It provides crucial insights into various facets of storage facilities, explaining the difference between direct storage and affiliate programs, the importance of asking questions about facility structure and financial health, understanding storage contracts, and much more, empowering the readers to make informed decisions.
Selecting Storage for your Precious Metals Read More »
In his latest blog post, Bob Coleman discusses the under-appreciated value of silver in the current economy, highlighting its unique properties and vital industrial applications. Amid escalating asset prices, he suggests the physical silver market may present hidden opportunities for investors, due to its consistent industry demand, growing recognition as a financial asset, and potential to provide security against systemic and counter-party risks.
Silver: An Undervalued Asset Class Read More »
Bob critically examines the misleading claims made by offshore physical precious metal dealers about non-reporting of assets “held directly” by U.S. investors. It emphasizes the inaccuracies of such claims, highlighting the specifics of IRS regulations regarding precious metals and the potential penalties for noncompliance. Bob also discusses the potential implications of investing in digital precious metals and urges investors to consult professionals to understand their tax obligations, reminding them of the limited regulation and oversight in this space.
Required Reporting of Offshore Assets for USA Investors Read More »
Bob examines the impact of the Basel III regulations on gold trading, focusing on how banks navigate the 85% required stable funding ratio. It provides an in-depth analysis of a recent decision by the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulatory Authority to modify its approach towards precious metal holdings, its implications for banks, and how it might influence the future dynamics of the gold market.
Basel 3 and Londons Relationship with Gold Read More »
Bob Coleman, a precious metals vaulting expert, demystifies the misconceptions surrounding allocated and segregated storage in precious metal programs. His detailed analysis reveals the real-world implications for investors, emphasizing the superiority of fully segregated storage for those wanting secure, accessible, and identifiable ownership of their precious metals.
Safe Storage for Precious Metals- Segregated vs Allocated Storage Read More »
