InvestmentA self-directed IRA can hold physical gold under specific IRS rules. Here is the mechanism, the approved coin list, and the fee structure that drains many accounts.
HistoryGold went from $35 to $850 in nine years while CPI averaged 7.4%. The decade is still the most-cited template for hard-asset allocation. Here is what really happened.
ETFs & FundsGold-backed ETFs hold over 3,200 tonnes between them. Daily creations and redemptions tell you who is moving and why — if you know how to read the prints.
PalladiumPhysical palladium is liquid in theory and frustrating in practice. Here is what investors actually face when buying, storing, and selling the metal.