Investing in Gold 2025

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Gold has significantly outperformed both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) so far this year (Year-to-Date).

Based on recent market data:

Asset	Approximate Year-to-Date (YTD) Increase
Gold Price	$\approx 46% - 48%$
S&P 500 Index	$\approx 14% - 18%$
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)	$\approx 10% - 12%$

Note: The exact percentages can vary slightly depending on the specific date and whether the stock index returns include dividends (Total Return) or just the price change (Price Return). (more…)

By Bob711, 2 daysOctober 6, 2025 ago

Gold investing

Gold Trading – The Comex

What is the COMEX?

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The COMEX (Commodity Exchange Inc.) is the world’s primary futures and options market for trading metals like gold, silver, and copper.

COMEX provides a regulated and transparent platform where participants can manage risk, speculate on market movements, and gain exposure to the underlying assets. It is a vital component of the global financial system and a key hub for price discovery, as the prices and daily activities on the exchange impact the precious metals markets around the world.
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By Bob711, 2 weeks ago

Gold investing

Jump in Gold Price

Based on the latest available data, the spot price of gold has experienced a significant jump today and has seen a substantial increase year-to-date.

Jump in Gold Price

Gold prices reached an all-time high today, with the spot price for one troy ounce climbing to over $3,530. This surge is attributed to several key factors:
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By Bob711, 1 monthSeptember 2, 2025 ago

Gold investing

PEOPLE WILL LOSE THEIR GOLD & SILVER

PEOPLE WILL LOSE THEIR GOLD & SILVER Ray Dalio explores the hidden forces shaping the future of gold and silver. As global economic shifts accelerate, most people will lose their precious metal holdings without even realizing why. This video uncovers Read more

By Bob711, 2 monthsAugust 17, 2025 ago

Gold Mining

Alaska Bering Sea Gold

A 4-diver crew day and night and hitting a hot paystreak in the Bering Sea.

Gold miners as they brave the harsh conditions of the Bering Sea in search of gold. (more…)

By Bob711, 2 months ago

Arizona gold metal detecting

Arizona Gold Prospecting Dangers – Gila Monster

Arizona gold medal detecting requires covering a lot of ground in the Sonoran desert.

Personally, prospecting around the Morristown Wickenburg areas for over the last 3 years I’ve seen all sorts of wildlife.

I’ve come across a number of wild donkeys, huge jackrabbits and the number of rattlesnakes. But, with that said I have never seen a Gila monster, well, at least not yet.

Here are some interesting facts about the Arizona Gila Monster: (more…)

By Bob711, 2 months ago

Arizona Gold History

Yuma Arizona Gold Prospecting

Gold prospecting on the Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) in Yuma is a complex issue due to its primary purpose as a military training range.

While portions of the BMGR are open for public recreation, there are significant restrictions and dangers to be aware of.Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know: (more…)

By Bob711, 2 months ago

Arizona Gold History

Arizona 2nd. Largest Gold Nugget

The largest reported gold nugget found in Arizona weighed 61.5 ounces (3.84 pounds)2 5. This impressive nugget was discovered in the mountains of Arizona, though the exact location is not specified in the search results.

Another significant find was the “Eureka” gold nugget, which is reported to be the second-largest ever found in Arizona. (more…)

By Bob711, 3 months ago

Gold Mining

Nevada Gold Mining

The entire gold mining process at Round Mountain Mine, Nevada.

Nevada is often called the “Silver State,” but it’s an absolute powerhouse when it comes to gold production. Here are some basic facts about gold mining in Nevada:

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By Bob711, 3 months ago

Gold Prospecting

Gold Nugget Patch

Australian Gold Medal detecting using the Minelab GPZ 7000 detector.

Prospectors returned to a goldfield they thought already cleaned out — but this time, they brought something new. (more…)

By Bob711, 4 months ago

Arizona Gold History

Arizona Gold Mine Search

The question of whether the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine was an actual, producing gold mine is at the heart of the legend.

Jacob Waltz did possess and display very rich gold ore. This is a point that lends credence to the idea that he found a significant source of gold. (more…)

By Bob711, 4 months ago

Gold investing

Gold at Fort Knox?

Why has the Trump & Elon going toFort Knox for an audit of our gold seem to have dropped out of the news?

A hypothetical audit of Fort Knox revealing that only half the gold was present would send shockwaves through the global economy, leading to a cascade of significant and largely negative effects. Here’s a breakdown of what would likely happen: (more…)

By Bob711, 4 monthsMay 30, 2025 ago

Gold investing

Gold’s Value

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The relationship between de-dollarization and gold is a complex one, tied to global economic and geopolitical trends.

Gold's Value - new gold rush

Here’s a breakdown of the key factors: (more…)

By Bob711, 4 months ago

Gold investing

Why the price of gold is hitting new highs

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The price of gold has been hitting new highs for a confluence of reasons, reflecting a complex interplay of economic, geopolitical, and market factors. Here are the main drivers: (more…)

By Bob711, 6 months ago

Gold investing

Fort Knox Gold?

The last time a full, physical audit was conducted of the gold reserves at Fort Knox was in 1953. This audit involved a physical verification of the gold shortly after President Eisenhower took office.

Since then, there have been limited inspections, but none constituted a comprehensive audit:

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By Bob711, 6 monthsApril 15, 2025 ago

Gold investing

Spot Gold Biggest Intraday Jump in Five Years

Large natural gold nugget

The spot gold price rose as much as 3.8% to as high as $3.095.13 an ounce Wednesday, the biggest intraday increase since March 2020!

“Gold is currently the ultimate safe haven as worries about US fiscal stability continues to rise,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank AS. (more…)

By Bob711, 6 months ago

Gold investing

Gold Above $3,000

The spot price of gold has surpassed $3,000 per troy ounce for the first time today, reaching approximately $3,002.15, driven by investors seeking a safe-haven asset.

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As gold moves up to new records, Wall Street analysts have rushed to raise their price targets, with the latest call from Macquarie Group predicting the precious metal will touch $3,500 in the third quarter. (more…)

By Bob711, 7 months ago

Gold investing

Gold Price 2025

Gold prices are rising, up 8.5% year to date, fueled by tariff uncertainty and increased purchases by central banks and investors.

gold price 2025

People choose to buy gold for various reasons, such as it’s historical role as a store of value and medium of exchange, it’s potential as a hedge against inflation or currency devaluation, Plus, it’s relative scarcity compared to other commodities. (more…)

By Bob711, 8 months ago

Gold investing