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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

• Metal Gets Less Precious

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  April 1, 2013

  Never mind that gold is posting year-to-date losses and never mind that gold mining stocks are already in a bear market. Is this the start of bad things to come for gold investors?

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  Precious Metals and Taxes: What to Expect With Transactions

  By Tax Facts Online  |  March 27, 2013

  The experts at Tax Facts Online on how sales of precious metals are taxed.

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  Precious Metal Taxation

  By Tax Facts Online  |  March 4, 2013

  Precious metals can be used to better diversify a portfolio but can be volatile. The tax implications of investing in these types of assets vary depending upon the situation.

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  ETF Taxation

  By Tax Facts Online  |  March 4, 2013

  The use of ETFs may be attractive to certain investors. The tax advantages may make them even more attractive.

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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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  Gold to Soar: Deutsche Bank

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  November 14, 2012

  Gold is destined for another increase, according to the head of metals trading at Deutsche Bank. In fact, it’s set to jump above $2,000 as governments use stimulus to counter any slowing in economic recovery.

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  Turkish Banks Seek Gold Rush

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 30, 2012

  Campaign to lure gold deposits to put the precious metal to the economy takes off.

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  Managed Futures, Managed Risk

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  October 23, 2012

  There are plenty of reasons to not like risk these days: the condition of the global economy, for instance, and Europe’s sovereign saga.

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  India Set to Boost Gold Imports

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 19, 2012

  Imports of gold look set to climb after a long drought, as domestic bullion prices have fallen and the festivals that boost gold fever gear up and give a lift to investor and consumer interest.