{"product_id":"investing-in-gold-silver-for-dummies-isbn-9781119723998","title":"Investing in Gold \u0026 Silver For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiversify your portfolio with gold and silver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting and trading in gold and silver is always a sound idea—and that goes double in a time of unusual market fluctuation. As people look for safe places to diversify their investment risk, you’ll likely see the value of your investment go up where other stocks are vulnerable. Gold and silver saw increases in value of 16% and 15% respectively in 2019—putting them among the top ten most desirable commodities out there—and are projected to experience even more of a bear market as the dollar wobbles in an uncertain post-COVID world. This year, 2020, gold and silver are set up to have their best year of price appreciation over the past 40+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in an easy-to-follow, no-jargon style by CFP and bestselling author, Paul Mladjenovic, \u003ci\u003eInvesting in Gold \u0026amp; Silver For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eexplains the different complex processes and vehicles for buying gold and silver. You’ll find out the best ways to add these to your portfolio, how to balance risk and reward, and how to adapt time-tested investing plans and strategies to your goals.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify your goals and form a plan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuy gold and silver safely to diversify your portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse ETFs and options to profit from market ups and downs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand when a gold and silver investment is legitimate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse technical analysis to time your market entries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhatever your current familiarity with gold and silver, this book gives you the extra expert knowledge you need navigate your gold and silver investment portfolio safely through a bear or bull market.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Gold and Silver 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Exploring the World of Gold and Silver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Gold and Silver for Your Situation 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the world’s financial issues 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing how gold and silver can help you 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Action Before You Invest in Gold and Silver 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing your portfolio 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoosting your cash position 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing your talents in your spare time 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing your research on gold and silver 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Understanding Gold and Silver’s Greatest Benefit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Counterparty Risk in Today’s Investments 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocks 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonds 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eETFs and mutual funds 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCash and bank investments 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReal estate 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFutures and options 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBitcoin and other cryptocurrencies 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing That Gold and Silver Have Risks, Too 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Adding Gold and Silver to Your Portfolio Mix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Saving, Investing, Trading, and Speculating 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrading 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeculating 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Your Financial Profile 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the conservative investor 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the growth investor 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the speculator 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the trader 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Other Portfolio Considerations 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on a percentage to put in metals 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing gold, silver, or both 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting for income 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Recognizing the Risks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Different Kinds of Risks 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical risks 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket risks 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFutures exchange risks 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolitical risks 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe risk of fraud  34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Your Risk 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining knowledge 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing disciplined 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving patience 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing diversification 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping some risk management tools in your arsenal 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing Risk against Return with the 10 Percent Rule 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Spanning the Gold and Silver Landscape 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Investing in Gold\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Gold to Other Investment Assets 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold versus the financial world in general 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold versus stocks versus currencies 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Gold Market 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold demand 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold supply 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Over Gold’s Recent Bull and Bear Markets 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 1970s bull market 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 1980s bear market 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 1990s range-bound market 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bull and bear markets of 2000–2008 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bull market and bear market of 2008–2018 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Case for Gold Today 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Surveying Silver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Silver and Gold 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilver’s similarities to gold 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilver’s unique qualities 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging into the Silver Market 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilver demand 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilver supply 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture drivers of silver 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with Silver’s Modern History in the 1970s 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Apart Silver’s Performance during 2000–2020 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first silver bull market (2000–2008) 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bull market of 2009–2011 and the bear market of 2011–2018 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilver versus the financial world in 2020 and beyond 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources for Informed Silver Investors 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Making the Most of Mining Stocks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the Essentials of Stock Investing 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA profitable company 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA growing industry 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA healthy balance sheet 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What to Look for When You Evaluate Mining Stocks 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue that isn’t cheaper than dirt 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement that you can dig 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolitics: Not in my backyard 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing Different Types of Mining Stocks 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe majors 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMidtier mining companies 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJunior miners, eureka! Exploratory companies 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the Risks of Mining Stocks 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoosting Your Returns 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerating income 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraging with warrants 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out mining stock indexes 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotlighting the Pros 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRick Rule 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoug Casey 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Examining Mutual Funds and ETFs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Mutual Funds 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe advantages of mutual funds 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe downside of mutual funds 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to success with mutual funds 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe prospectus: Netting it out 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMutual fund resources 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Exchange-Traded Funds 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe pros and cons of ETFs 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe world of precious metals ETFs 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther ETFs for the metals-minded 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eETF resources 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Looking at Other Gold and Silver Investing Vehicles 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Going Direct: Buying Bullion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighty Matters: Troy Ounces 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Case for Physical Ownership 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat could go wrong with paper assets? 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBullion versus numismatics 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe risks of owning physical metals 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing for Gold Physical Bullion 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmerican Eagle Gold Bullion Coins 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Krugerrand 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Canadian Maple Leaf 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther gold bullion 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking Out Silver Physical Bullion 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmerican Eagle Silver Bullion Coins 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne-ounce rounds 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJunk silver bags 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe $1,000 bag of silver dollars 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 40 percent silver bag 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilver bars and ingots 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo what kind of silver is best? 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold and Silver Commemorative Coins 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBullion Costs, Fees, Dealers, and Resources 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Numismatic Coins and Collectibles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Basics of Numismatic Coins 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAiming for profitable coin investing 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the grade 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out information sources 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Collectible Coins 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold coins 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilver coins 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther coins 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA special category: Commemoratives 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Coin Organizations and Services 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation sharing 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrading services 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling Your Coins 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotential buyers 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePricing information 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Leveraged and Inverse ETFs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling Bullish: Leveraged ETFs 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering what makes an ETF leveraged 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome advantages of leveraged ETFs versus futures and options 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out a real-life example of a gold and silver leveraged ETF 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling Bearish: Inverse ETFs and Inverse Leveraged ETFs 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Leveraged and Inverse ETFs during the Market’s Ups and Downs 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBullish moves 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBearish moves 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther considerations 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Resources for Leveraged and Inverse ETFs 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Focusing on Futures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack to the Futures 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the futures market works 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat can be traded as a futures contract 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Players in the World of Futures 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe U.S exchanges 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe international futures exchanges 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeculators 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHedgers 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulators 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fundamentals of Futures Contracts 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA specified size 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecified quality 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecified prices 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA specified delivery date 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetals Futures Contracts 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrecious metals contracts 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMini-futures contracts 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePass the margin 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeverage: The double-edged sword 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Futures Trading Strategies 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic strategy #1: Going long 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic strategy #2: Going short 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic strategy #3: Spreads 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Fundamental and Technical Analysis with Futures 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFutures versus Options on Futures 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFutures Resources 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Considering Options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering How Options Work 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe call option 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe put option 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacing Orders for Options 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions: Offering Something for Everyone 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor those seeking gains 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncome strategy #1: Writing covered calls 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncome strategy #2: Writing puts 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Risks with Options 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying Some Profitable Combinations 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe zero-cost collar 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe straddle 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Options in the World of Precious Metals 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions on mining stocks 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn option with no expiration? 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions on ETFs and indexes 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions on futures 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing Golden Rules for Options Success 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsulting Options Resources 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Digging into Gold and Silver Investing Strategies 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Trying Out Trading Approaches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike a Scout: Being Prepared 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe a voracious reader 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave your plan 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecide your market 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice with simulated trading 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Out Your Vehicle 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Your Trading Strategy 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing your market outlook 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock trading coupled with options 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFutures trading coupled with options 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrading the Gold-to-Silver Ratio (GSR) 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a little background on the GSR 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting with the GSR 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrading with the GSR 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Using Technical Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Technical Analysis 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Technical Analysis versus Fundamental Analysis 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe guts of technical analysis 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow about both? 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe tools of the trade 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking the Trend 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrend lengths 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChannels 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResistance and support 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Charts 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLine charts 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBar charts 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCandlestick charts 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoint and figure charts 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Apart Chart Patterns 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHead and shoulders 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReverse head and shoulders 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCup and handle 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble tops and bottoms 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTriangles 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlags and pennants 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWedges 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaps 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Moving Averages 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimple moving averages (SMA) 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther averages 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating Indicators 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOscillators 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe relative strength index (RSI) 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving average convergence\/divergence (MACD) 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrossovers and divergence 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBollinger bands 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on the Short Term versus the Long Term 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources for Technical Analysis 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Using Dealers and Brokers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with Some General Points on Dealers and Brokers 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Gold and Silver Dealers 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSticking to major bullion coins 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating a dealer’s reputation and reviews 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting at least three price quotes 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding ancillary charges 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding whether to get physical metals online or visit a local dealer 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking apart a buy back policy 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Scoop on Stock Brokerage Accounts 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning with types of stockbrokers 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing account types 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening a stock brokerage account 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing Types of Orders 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock brokerage services 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMargin in a stock brokerage account 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Types of Futures Brokers 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a Futures Broker 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Futures Accounts 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing how margin works in a futures account 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching out for problems in your futures account 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening a futures account 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out futures account commissions and fees 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking futures orders 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering managed futures accounts 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Tax and Retirement Considerations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Taxable Activity in Different Accounts 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegular investment accounts 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividual retirement accounts 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Capital Gains and Losses 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Tax-Deductible Activity 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying Special Tax Considerations 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold and silver as collectibles 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTax rules for traders 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTax Resources to Keep You Up-to-Date 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe IRS (of course!) 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelpful tax websites 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn ounce of prevention 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Physical Precious Metals to an IRA 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrecious metals allowed for IRAs 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompanies where you can establish an account 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Reasons to Have Gold and Silver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold and Silver Provide Diversification 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold and Silver Allow for Privacy 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold and Silver Are Portable Wealth 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold and Silver Ease Retirement Concerns 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold Is a Safe Haven Asset 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value of Gold and Silver Is Never Zero 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold Retains Its Value in Bear Markets 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold and Silver Have Enduring Demand 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold and Silver Make Good Inflation Hedges 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold Guards against Financial Bubbles 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Ways to Add Gold and Silver to Your Portfolio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMajor Gold and Silver Stocks 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJunior Gold and Silver Stocks 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMutual Funds 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical Metal ETFs 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBullion Coins 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumismatic Coins 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraged ETFs 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJunk Silver 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold and Silver Cryptocurrencies 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying through Goldmoney and OWNx 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten (Or So) Tips for Gold and Silver Speculators and Traders \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus on a Specialty 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo Research and More Research 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe a Contrarian 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLimit Your Grubstake 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStagger Your Entry 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse the Right Speculative Vehicles 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave Multiple Positions 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Technical Indicators 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo Some Hedging 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake a Profit 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Brokerage Orders 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Appendixes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: Resources For Gold and Silver Investors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: Gold and Silver Investments \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 299\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Mladjenovic\u003c\/b\u003e is a renowned certified financial planner and investing consultant. 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