Market Basics
Bid, Ask and Premium: What You Really Pay for Bullion
Spot price is only the starting point. Here's how bid, ask and the bullion premium work, and how to compare the real cost of coins and bars.
September 29, 2026 · 9 min read
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Market Basics
Troy Ounces Explained: How Precious Metals Are Weighed
A troy ounce is the standard unit for weighing gold, silver, platinum and palladium. Here's how it differs from a regular ounce and why it matters.
September 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Gold
What Is the Spot Price of Gold, and How Is It Set?
The gold spot price is the current market price for one troy ounce of raw gold. Here's how trading sets it, why it moves, and why coins cost more than spot.
September 25, 2026 · 8 min read
Silver
Best Silver Coins for Stacking: March 10
Dealer-style daily briefing on silver with macro analysis, product comparisons, and practical risk controls.
March 10, 2026 · 7 min read
Gold
Why Central Banks Keep Buying Gold: March 09
Dealer-style daily briefing on gold with macro analysis, product comparisons, and practical risk controls.
March 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Rare Coins
Rare Coin vs Bullion: Dealer Notes March 08
Dealer-style daily briefing on rare coins with macro analysis, product comparisons, and practical risk controls.
March 8, 2026 · 7 min read
Platinum
Platinum Repricing Setup: March 07
Dealer-style daily briefing on platinum with macro analysis, product comparisons, and practical risk controls.
March 7, 2026 · 7 min read
Silver
Best Silver Coins for Stacking: March 06
Dealer-style daily briefing on silver with macro analysis, product comparisons, and practical risk controls.
March 6, 2026 · 7 min read
Gold
Why Central Banks Keep Buying Gold: March 05
Dealer-style daily briefing on gold with macro analysis, product comparisons, and practical risk controls.
March 5, 2026 · 7 min read