How do you report and account for income paid in metal rather than cash? Earning income in physical gold or silver—rather than in dollars—raises important questions when it comes to tax reporting, regardless of where you're domiciled. At Monetary Metals we don’t...
Tariffs are in the air, with different industries and countries in President Trump’s crosshairs. On Thursday, August 7th he declared that imports from Switzerland would be subject to a 39% tariff. That same day, a ruling letter from the US Customs...
Ask ten gold investors why they own gold, and you’ll likely get ten different answers. Some see gold as insurance against disaster—financial crisis, currency collapse, geopolitical instability. Others point to more structural forces: the persistent risk of monetary debasement, rising debt levels,...
For decades, the 60/40 portfolio—60% equities and 40% bonds—has been the backbone of traditional investing. It’s simple, time-tested, and grounded in one key assumption: when equities fall, bonds rise. That inverse correlation has been the safety net investors count on...
Gold is the world’s most historically accurate money, trusted across millennia and multiple civilizations. After it was no longer officially used as money, gold continued to have a strong track record as a stable, inflation-resistant asset, becoming a cornerstone of...
One of the most common questions we hear at Monetary Metals is: “How does a gold lease work?” It’s a fair question. While gold leasing might seem abstract at first, it’s actually a simple and time-tested concept—especially when you compare it to...
If you're a gold investor, it's satisfying watching the gold price rise. Whether it’s inflation fears, geopolitical tension, or just the long-overdue reckoning of fiat currencies—when gold moves up, it’s validating. But there’s a hidden downside to it. As the price of...
As CEO of Santiago Capital, I bear fiduciary responsibility for managing the capital of others. Part of that responsibility includes looking ahead—especially when the future concerns something as foundational as the structure of the global monetary system. We are not witnessing...
Every April Gallup surveys Americans to find out what they believe is the best long-term investment. The choices span traditional financial assets like stocks and bonds to alternatives such as real estate, gold, and cryptocurrencies. In the latest results, gold climbed...
Gold just crossed $3,500 per ounce; a new all-time high. It won’t be the last one this year, if our views in the 2025 Gold Outlook Report continue to prove accurate. But this moment has left many investors wondering whether to...
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