Precious Metals

Why Precious Metals Face a Sell-Off: The 2026 Commodity Index Rebalancing

2026 Precious Metals Sell-Off?

For 2026, the primary rebalancing window for the major commodity indices (the Bloomberg Commodity Index (BCOM) and the S&P GSCI) is scheduled from January 8th to January 14th/15th.

2026 precious metals selloff?

2026 precious metals selloff?

For investors in precious metals like gold and silver, recent news might be a cause for concern. Reports suggest that major commodity indexes are due for their periodic rebalancing, and this could trigger a significant sell-off in the metals sector. But why is this happening, and what does it mean for your investments? (more…)

By Bob711, ago

Silver vs. S&P 500: The 2025 Showdown (Why Silver Beat Nvidia & Apple)

Silver vs. S&P 500: The 2025 Showdown

While the world spent 2025 obsessing over AI darlings like Nvidia and Apple, a much older asset was quietly staging a historic coup. Silver didn’t just participate in the 2025 bull market—it dominated it, crushing the S&P 500’s returns by nearly eightfold.

Silver vs. S&P 500: The 2025 Showdown

Silver vs. S&P 500: The 2025 Showdown

But for many investors, the year ended with a bittersweet lesson in timing. On December 29th, silver hit a breathtaking intraday high of $84.03, only to see those gains evaporate into a $72 close by New Year’s Eve. In a year where even a humble CD returned a steady 4.5%, the silver roller coaster proved that while the ‘poor man’s gold’ can outrun Wall Street’s tech giants, it only pays off if you know exactly when to step off the ride.

Here is the breakdown of how silver performed in 2025 compared to a CD, the S&P 500, and major tech stocks. (more…)

By Bob711, ago

Arizona Gold Metal Detecting

Arizona Gold Metal Detecting

Arizona Gold: Chasing the Motherlode Near Phoenix

For those of us living in the 85373 ZIP code, we aren’t just living in a beautiful desert—we’re sitting on one of the most productive gold-bearing regions in the American West. While many people think they have to drive hours into the mountains to strike it rich, some of the best metal detecting ground is right in our backyard.

If you’re looking to get out this weekend for a little “nugget shooting,” here are the top spots near the West Valley and Wickenburg. (more…)

By Bob711, ago

The 31-Year Silver Desert: Why “Buy and Hold” is a Precious Metals Trap

Why “Buy and Hold” is a Precious Metals Trap

Why "Buy and Hold" is a Precious Metals Trap

Why “Buy and Hold” is a Precious Metals Trap

The Rip Van Winkle Trap: Why “Buy and Hold” Silver (and Gold) Can Cost You Decades – A $10,000 Lesson

In 1961, Rod Serling aired an episode of The Twilight Zone that should be mandatory viewing for every precious metals investor. In “The Rip Van Winkle Caper” (Season 2, Episode 24), four cunning thieves pull off a million-dollar gold heist. Their master plan? To use suspended animation to “sleep” for 100 years, waking up when the heat is off and their fortune has surely grown. (more…)

By Bob711, ago

Global Silver Deficit and COMEX Inventory Depletion: What the 2025 Data Reveals

Global Silver Deficit and COMEX Inventory Depletion

Global Silver Deficit and COMEX Inventory Depletion

In 2025, the COMEX silver market faced what many analysts called a “physical vault drain emergency.” While total annual delivery figures are typically finalized in late January, the data from the final quarter of 2025 shows a massive surge in physical demand that nearly broke the exchange’s delivery mechanism.

The most critical delivery data from the end of 2025 includes: (more…)

By Bob711, ago

Why Morgan and Peace Dollars Are the Ultimate Silver Investment: Metal Value Meets History

Why Morgan and Peace Dollars Are the Ultimate Silver Investment

Why Morgan and Peace Dollars Are the Ultimate Silver Investment - Peace Silver Dollars

Peace Silver Dollars

As silver prices continue their historic climb toward the $80–$85 range, investors are scouring the market for the best way to “stack” the metal. While generic bars and rounds are popular, there is a specific category of silver that offers a “double-win” for your portfolio: The Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars.

These aren’t just old coins; they are “hard money” with a pedigree that offers protection and upside that modern bullion simply can’t match. (more…)

By Bob711, ago

Silver Outpaces Nvidia: Is $85 the Next Stop After a Historic Friday Surge?

Silver Outpaces Nvidia

Silver’s “Moon Shot”: Why the White Metal is Mowing Down Gold, the S&P 500, and even Nvidia! Silver price forecast – Silver vs Nvidia.

If you thought the AI revolution was the only way to see triple-digit gains this year, look again. While the world was watching silicon chips, silver was quietly—then very loudly—becoming the best-performing asset on the planet.

As of late December 2025, we aren’t just looking at a “rally.” We are looking at a historic revaluation. (more…)

By Bob711, ago

Gold Trading – The Comex

What is the COMEX?

gold bars - Gold Trading - The Comex

gold bars

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, ago

Jump in Gold Price

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

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, ago

Arizona 2nd. Largest Gold Nugget

Arizona 2nd. Largest Gold Nugget

The largest reported gold nugget found in Arizona weighed 61.5 ounces (3.84 pounds)25. 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, ago

Arizona Gold Mine Search

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, ago

Fort Knox Gold?

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, ago

Spot Gold Biggest Intraday Jump in Five Years

Spot Gold Biggest Intraday Jump in Five Years

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, ago

Gold Above $3,000

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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gold bars

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, ago

Hidden Arizona Gold Mine

Hidden Arizona Gold Mine – Lost Dutchman Gold Mine

Using a 200-year-old map created by a dying man, they are on a quest to locate a hidden fortune worth over $200 million buried in the Arizona Mountains. 

Explore the treacherous Superstition Mountain region, seeking physical evidence of this legendary gold mine. Will this exploration reveal the truth behind these ancient maps and the elusive gold mines of Arizona? Discover the secrets of the gold mine mystery in this thrilling video, (more…)

By Bob711, ago

Spot Gold Price High?

Spot Gold Price High?

Just today, the Feb gold futures were up over $35 per once!

With the latest increases in the spot price of gold. Is it possible for a new record high before year end?

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gold spot price

 

Given the recent surge in gold prices and the potential for continued market volatility, it’s definitely possible that gold could reach a new record high before the end of the year.

However, it’s important to remember that predicting market movements is inherently uncertain. (more…)

By Bob711, ago