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  Any Luster Left for Precious Metals?

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  May 17, 2013

  Understanding the world's different metals and their dynamics in the global economy is key to maximizing their value in portfolios, say experts at ETF Securities.

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  Gold Is Political, Platinum Industrial, Diamonds Are Forever

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  February 17, 2013

  Politics and the economy are facets in the allure of the precious; investors beware.

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  Major Metals Regaining Luster

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  February 20, 2012

  In the current environment, investors are likely to continue to favor hard assets, with gold standing out as key focus, experts say.

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  Outlook 2012: Key to Alternative Investing Is More Diversification

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  December 19, 2011

  Last year's choices for top alternative investments didn't fare so well and a change to a more diversified strategy may be the way to go in 2012.