ETFs & FundsInside Gold ETF Flows: GLD, IAU, PPHYS and What the Tape Reveals
Gold-backed ETFs hold over 3,200 tonnes between them. Daily creations and redemptions tell you who is moving and why — if you know how to read the prints.
Apr 18, 2026
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ETFs & Funds
Gold MarketsCOMEX vs LBMA: How the Two Biggest Gold Markets Actually Settle
New York and London run the world's gold market with very different settlement systems. Understanding the mechanics explains a surprising amount about price action.
Mar 20, 2026
Gold MarketsPaper Gold vs Physical Gold: When the Distinction Actually Matters
Critics say paper gold is a fiction. Defenders say it is the same as physical for any practical purpose. The truth depends entirely on the scenario you are hedging.
Feb 13, 2026
Gold MarketsHow the London PM Fix Actually Sets the World's Gold Price
Every day at 3pm London time, a small group of banks settle a benchmark that prices billions in gold contracts. Here is how the LBMA Gold Price really works.
Jan 15, 2026
InvestmentTax Treatment of Gold in the US, UK and EU: What Investors Need to Know
Gold is taxed differently almost everywhere — and the differences can wipe out the diversification benefit if ignored. A practical comparison across three regimes.
Dec 30, 2025
HistoryInside the World's Gold Vaults: Loomis, Brinks and the Fort Knox Question
Where does the world's gold actually sit, and who guards it? A tour through London, New York, Switzerland and Kentucky reveals an industry few investors fully understand.
Dec 14, 2025
Gold MarketsRecycled Gold: The Hidden 30% of Global Supply
Recycled gold supplies roughly a third of total annual demand and reacts to price faster than mining. Understanding the flow changes how you read the market.
Dec 6, 2025
Coins & BullionCounterfeit Detection: A Field Guide for Buyers Without a Lab
You do not need an XRF machine to spot 95% of counterfeit bullion. A scale, calipers, magnet, and a good ear catch the vast majority of fakes.
Nov 28, 2025
Gold MarketsAllocated vs Unallocated Gold: The Difference That Matters in a Crisis
The terms sound technical but the legal distinction is enormous. Allocated gold is yours; unallocated gold is a claim. Here is what that really means.
Nov 22, 2025
InvestmentPAMP, Valcambi, Perth: A Practical Guide to Bullion Bar Brands
Not every gold bar is created equal. Brand reputation, refinery accreditation, and packaging all affect liquidity when it comes time to sell.
Nov 8, 2025