What are spot prices and how do they affect precious metals?

Spot (paper) prices could diverge from real-world pricing in the markets for physical precious metals. For example, during periods of extreme stress in markets it may be impossible to obtain physical metal anywhere near the quoted spot price. Premiums on retail bullion products may surge as a consequence.

What are metal price ETF's?

Some of the more complex metal price ETF's are designed to track the inverse of a metal's price or even multiples of the market price. Other ETF's track the price of an individual metal or a group of metals. Investors also participate in metal price speculation through investment in mining companies and funds that invest in mining firms.

How to invest in precious metals?

There are many ways to invest in precious metals and organizations quoting a variety of prices – from gold and silver spot prices, to share prices for ETFs and mining companies. Below we’ll outline some of the institutions and the prices they report. Why Do Gold And Silver Prices Fluctuate?

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