You wouldn’t know it from reading coverage of the markets, but gold has been doing rather well this year. That’s …
Is gold really “money”?
Gold had a great start to 2017. As we edge over the line of the first quarter the gold price …
The “golden constant” is dead. Long live gold.
The “golden constant” is the idea that gold holds its purchasing power across centuries, with fluctuations along the way. But …
The 13 big things driving gold
The idea of the “golden constant” is that gold always keeps its purchasing power in the ultra long run. But …
“If the dollar collapses do we buy groceries with gold?”
American voters have said “you’re hired” to the apprentice politician, Donald Trump. The gold price jumped on the news. Which …
Has Trump taken the shine off gold?
Judging by past evidence, Donald Trump’s motto could be “Build it then gild it”. Trump’s penthouses, planes, casinos and hotels …
Best ways to invest in Gold
I’ve put together a special report called “The best ways to invest in gold: the ultimate consumer good.” It’s for …
Why gold will keep on climbing…eventually
Gold is up over 20% from its December price lows, measured in US dollars. Most people would call that a …
Gold takes off
Markets have had a wobbly 2016 so far. But as investor nerves have frayed one asset has shone. That’s gold, …
Does gold outperform stocks? (Part II of II)
This week we’re investigating the claim that gold has been a better long term investment than US stock market. For …
Does gold outperform stocks? (Part I of II)
Twice in a week I’ve heard a similar claim. Supposedly, gold has outperformed US stocks over the long run. Can …
Is downbeat gold a good investment?
Gold remains pretty unpopular these days. The price peaked in September 2011, fell hard during 2013 and has been in …
A quirky look at the real value of gold
Gold owners have been having a challenging year. The combination of a strong US dollar and weaker physical demand in …
Guns, Greece and Gold
Wherever you live you’ve probably seen some old Western movies. One of my favourites is set during the American Civil …
Silver isn’t always a “sell”
A note from Rob: Long time readers of OfWealth will know that we recommend that all investors own at least …
Get a gold shield to protect you in the currency wars
Most developed economies have such weak fundamentals that they are trying ever more desperate policies to get things going again. …