Archive for September, 2010

The Value of Gold Per Ounce

If you have invested in gold, the way to keep an eye on the value of your holdings is to regularly check the spot price of gold per ounce. In this way, you will keep a close observation on the ever changing price of gold per ounce. This can be done down to the minute [...]

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The Platinum Group Metals

Originally occurring as alloys, the platinum group metals (PGMs) have been known to exist for thousands of years, although their uses weren’t known for many years.  The metals included in the PGMs are ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, and iridium.  Because they are found in an alloy, they all have similar properties and uses, but they [...]

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Different Ways of Buying Gold

Buying gold is always a somewhat controversial topic in the investment world. It’s one of those things where you either fall totally on one end of the spectrum or the other. You either wholeheartedly agree with purchasing precious metals or think it’s totally ridiculous. Recent times have brought many experts to more of a middle [...]

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