Blanchard and Company, Inc.’s Guide to Gold Bullion Investing
The Ultimate Liquid Asset: Easy to Buy and Easy to Sell
Gold is perhaps the world’s most liquid investment. It is traded throughout the world every day. In fact, the gold market never closes. International trading centers operate 24 hours a day around the globe. As a result, you can buy and sell gold in virtually any country.
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Balance For Your Investment Portfolio
Whether your investment philosophy is conservative or aggressive, gold should form the foundation of your overall investment portfolio because gold tends to move in the opposite direction of paper investments.
Investment professionals agree that an investment portfolio should be diversified. Of all the options that investors are faced with today, gold stands out as the ultimate portfolio diversifier. Including gold in a portfolio of stocks, bonds and cash can actually help offset market fluctuations and reduce the volatility of the overall portfolio. That’s why many financial advisers recommend that investors keep 5% to 10% of their total assets in gold.
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The American Eagle: The Best Way To Invest In Gold
The American Eagle gold bullion coin is an excellent way to own and hold gold. American Eagles are the best-selling gold bullion coins in America. They are traded worldwide on a daily basis as a major component of the international gold business, so they always have a ready market.
Minted from gold mined in the United States, American Eagles use the 22 karat standard for added durability. This means that they contain their stated amount of pure gold, plus small amounts of alloy to make them the most durable gold bullion coins in the world. (The additional alloy creates a harder coin that is more resistant to scratching and marring, which can literally erode a bullion coin’s resale value.)
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U.S. Government Guarantee
What really makes the American Eagle unique is that it is the only bullion coin whose weight, content, and purity are backed by the United States Government. You can buy them with confidence knowing each coin contains its stated amount of gold. And since they require no assaying, they can be easily converted to cash at any time without worries or penalties.
It is simple to keep track of the value of your American Eagles. Most major newspapers and television and radio networks report the current spot price of gold. Each American Eagle’s value is based on this price, plus a small premium to cover mintage and distribution costs.
American Eagles can also play a vital role in your retirement savings plan as they are eligible for inclusion in your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or other tax-advantaged savings plan.
In addition to the popular 1-ounce size, American Eagles are also available in a variety of sizes-1/10 ounce, 1/4 ounce, and 1/2 ounce-to fit any budget.
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