GeopoliticsSovereign Gold Reserves Ranked: Who Holds the Most and Why It Matters
The United States still tops the list at 8,133 tonnes, but the gap is closing. A country-by-country breakdown of the world's largest official gold holders.
Mar 6, 2026
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Geopolitics
Gold MarketsReading the COT Report: What Gold Futures Positioning Actually Tells You
The Commitments of Traders report is the most underused tool in the precious metals analyst's toolkit. Here is how to read it without falling into the common traps.
Feb 28, 2026
Gold MarketsShould Gold Replace Part of Your Bond Allocation? The Real Math
With sovereign bonds offering negative real returns through much of the last decade, allocators are asking whether gold deserves a permanent home in the fixed-income sleeve.
Feb 24, 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 MarketsThe Gold-Silver Ratio: When 80, When 100, and What It Really Tells You
From 15:1 in the bimetallic era to 125:1 during the COVID panic, the gold-silver ratio is the most misunderstood signal in precious metals. Here is how to read it properly.
Feb 10, 2026
Investment5%, 10% or 20% Gold? Picking the Right Allocation for Your Portfolio
Allocation ranges sound arbitrary until you understand what each level is actually hedging. A practical guide to sizing gold by goal, horizon and risk tolerance.
Jan 28, 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