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Precious metals are, and have been, a better investment than mining stocks
for many reasons. While stocks have the capability of growing much faster
and more drastically, they can also fall just as easily or even easier, making
them very high risk. On the other hand, owning precious metals themselves
will allow you to have a more stable investment that won't fluctuate as often.
The precious metals such as owning gold double eagles themselves might not
have an exponentially huge day, but they also won't plummet overnight.

By owning the physical product, you'll also have a 100% relation to the price
movements. If the price of gold rises, With stocks, you will base the price
movements on how they affect only your shares that are invested, leaving
you with less money in the end. Mining stocks aren't bad, but they also
shouldn't be the only thing that you invest in. These stocks are generally split
into three categories, including conglomerates, junior exploration companies,
and precious metals producers.

Conglomerates are companies like AngloAmerican or BHP Billiton that don't
have a particular commodity that they depend on. None of these companies
have U.S. or Canadian headquarters. They are safe choices, but not for those
who are looking to invest in gold or silver alone, because they trade very low
and aren't affected by the precious metals prices. Junior exploration
companies are ones that own undeveloped mines and properties that they
are attempting to grow or sell off, and they are a very small market that is
traded on a thin basis.

Often, these stocks can grow exponentially and then lose their value
subsequently, making them another bad choice for investing. Precious metals
producers are the safest bet for investing stocks because they deal specifically
with precious metals. However, nothing will replace the stability and
investment that you'll make by owning precious metals themselves.

Gold and silver might be on the rise, but that doesn't necessarily mean that
mining stocks are any good to invest in. Generally, it's more of a crapshoot to
invest in these companies, because you might find a good one, but you'll
often lose out more than you gain. If you are looking to make a solid, stable
investment that you can depend on regardless of the economy or anything
else, you should consider investing in the precious metals themselves by
purchasing gold, silver, or platinum in bars or coins for your own financial
portfolio.

Alan runs a website about Gold Coins where you can find lots of information on buying and investing in gold bullion and coins.

Is it Better to Own Mining Stocks
or the Precious Metal Itself?
Author: Alan LeStourgeon