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Apr 2026
Understanding Gold Premiums: Why You Pay More Than Spot Price
If you've ever checked the gold spot price then went to buy a coin, you’ve likely noticed a slight discrepancy – the spot price is almost always lower than the price you see for a gold coin or bar. That’s because finished gold products also include a premium. But many investors wonder, how do gold premiums work and what do they cover? In this art... Read more
Apr 2026
Investing in Gold or Real Estate: Which is Better?
Real estate is often considered the ultimate investment, but what happens if you put your money into gold instead? In this blog, we compare gold vs real estate to help you decide which is more suitable for your investment portfolio. Gold vs real estate at a glance GOLD INVESTMENTREAL ESTATE INVESTMENTPRIMARY GOALWealth preservation and inflati... Read more
Mar 2026
Precious snapshot – hefty sell-off across the board the a reported Trump tweet turns everything around
Last week gold was treading water; now it is under water and silver (as usual) has suffered even more Two key factors were behind the precipitous falls; the Middle East and the Fed meeting But there is a lot more involved. As we write gold, which had dropped to a low of $4,126 (from $5,419 on 2nd March), has bounced by over $150 following a repo... Read more
Mar 2026
Precious snapshot – Fed in a quandary?
Gold treading water as oil tops $100 The conflict in the Gulf appears to be escalating in places. US advisors are reported to be trying to get everything down to a finish sooner rather than later, but it is very difficult to call. President Trump is asking a number of nations to “help” in opening the Strait of Hormuz, which typically carries 20% o... Read more
Mar 2026
Precious snapshot
Back after a crazy few weeks! While your correspondent has been away the geopolitical environment has continued to be an over-arching influence on the precious metals, predominantly gold and silver, although platinum and palladium have also been whipped by outside influences. Obviously the most recent and dramatic development has been the escala... Read more
Mar 2026
What Was the Highest Price for Gold?
We’re only two months into 2026 and we’ve already seen gold set a new all-time high of over $5,500 per ounce. In this blog, we explore gold’s highest-ever prices, the factors behind its most recent rally, and notable gold highs and lows throughout history. How is gold traded? Before we get into gold’s record-breaking prices, let’s first look at... Read more
Mar 2026
Silver Squeeze: What it is and How it Impacts Markets
Silver is experiencing a massive rally in 2026, with prices crossing $120 per ounce for the first time in January. These massive price increases, combined with silver supply pressures, are bringing many investors to wonder whether we’re experiencing a silver squeeze. But what is a silver squeeze exactly, and is that what’s happening in 2026? What... Read more
Feb 2026
Precious snapshot
We wrote last week - "Gold has pierced $5,000 at the start of this week, with silver clearing $100 last Friday. The press is using words like “frenzy” and that’s not an over-exaggeration as people rush to join the party. I fear for the hangover, but it’s not looking as if it’s coming quite yet. Fall-out from the Japanese bond market developments t... Read more
Feb 2026
What is Coin Clipping & How Does it Work?
For much of British history, circulating coins were made from gold or silver. During this period, people would practice what’s known as ‘coin clipping’: shaving off small amounts of precious metal from the edges of coins, melting them down, and selling for a profit. This was, of course, illegal, but the practice was difficult to detect. Eventuall... Read more
Feb 2026
Gold vs Diamonds: Which is Best for Investment?
When it comes to jewellery, it doesn’t get more luxurious than gold or diamonds. Both of these materials are valued for their beauty as well as their ability to store wealth, but as investments, gold and diamonds function very differently… In this blog, we explain what to know about investing in gold vs diamonds. We’ll look at the similarities an... Read more