iShares CDN S&P/TSX Global Gold ( Ticker: XGD ) Last week, on a visit to Chicago’s Art Institute, I was reminded of the timeless allure of gold. Ancient Egyptian artifacts; Aztec burial masks, medieval European goblets; in each the recurring element was gold. Around the world, throughout human history, people have valued this untarnished metal. [...]
Read More »SPDR Gold Trust ( Ticker: GLD ) In 2001 the price of gold hit bottom. In the ten years since then, it has more than quintupled. Where does it go from here? Economic uncertainty in both the United States and Europe over the next several weeks should prove positive for gold prices. Contrary to what [...]
Read More »iShares Silver Trust ( Ticker: SLV ) Yes – we missed the silver bullion boat (though we do hold some silver mining stocks). Now we watch from afar as the band keeps playing and everyone keeps dancing. Our only comfort? We won’t be there when the boat sinks. In two years, the price of silver [...]
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