Think of precious metals in your IRA as the marathon runners of your portfolio—they're in it for the long haul, just like your retirement strategy.
You can even include precious metals like gold, silver, platinum and palladium in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).
Self-directed IRAs make it possible—and, fun fact, we’ve been guiding clients through the precious metal maze since the IRS first gave the green light nearly 40 years ago.
Despite new signs that the government shutdown is nearing an end, investors reacted more strongly to signs of an economy in turmoil.
Evidence that the economy is weakening:
The good news is that weakness in the labor market is increasing investor speculation that the Fed may cut interest rates again next month. Lower interest rates are traditionally bullish for the gold market, making the yellow metal a more attractive alternate investment.
Which means the pullback in gold and silver—and the buying opportunity that comes with it—may be over soon.
Despite the pullback, gold ended October up 3.2% last month, adding to August and September gains. It’s up 52% this year.
And all signs point to a sustained gold bull market.
So don't miss out on gold at these price levels, just under $4,100 an ounce.
The turmoil is far from over.
And this time next year, we anticipate the gold spot price to be much, much higher.
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With gold sitting near all-time record-highs, we are seeing some very strange events occurring in the numismatic marketplace. One of the more subtle, but numismatically significant occurrences that make $4,000 gold a net positive is the near total obliteration of the Market Premium Factor (MPF) for coins that are scarce but not truly rare.
According to the Fear & Greed Index, low grade fear is the dominant emotion controlling the markets presently.
What is your biggest fear when it comes to investing?
Most investors might say they fear a massive stock-market crash.
But in the real world, the much bigger risk to retirement plans and portfolios is the slow, silent killer of investment returns: inflation.
So, why are so many investors and analysts afraid of the recent drop in silver and gold?
Silver saw the steepest single day downturn in six months, declining more than 6% from its recent record high above $54 per ounce. How spooky!
Like most fears, when you turn the light on... it's actually quite silly.
And any reactionaries should feel sheepish in the coming weeks.
First, this drop was easily anticipated.
No investment can rally forever.
Silver and gold have been on a massive tear for months, and a correction and consolidation was expected, warranted, and necessary in order for these assets to continue their bull market run.
Second, gold and silver dipped, then recovered, and are down again, but they haven't continued to plummet.
This was just a jump scare.
More importantly, these key fundamentals are still in place:
If you allow the boogeyman of a temporary correction to scare you this badly, you shouldn't be investing in silver.
After all, the long-term outlook of silver as an asset for wealth protection remains unchanged.
And the bull market in precious metals has a long way to run.
Maintaining perspective amid periodic corrections is essential. The only thing you should be afraid of is missing out.
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Gold and silver are pulling back right now, but this comes on the heels of an incredible rally.
Silver has been hated and ignored for decades.
Many failed to see the potential in gold's little sibling.
But the silver market is finally attracting significant attention — not just from retail and institutional investors, but also from mainstream outlets.
The silver market is up nearly 86% so far this year.
And according to the Silver Institute, the silver supply deficit is forecast to reach around 187.6 million ounces.
Should this trend persist, it would mean five consecutive years of annual deficits, amplifying supply-side pressures.
Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions, particularly between the U.S. and China, continue to drive global market volatility, driving demand for physical precious metals.
The current U.S. government shutdown is further contributing to uncertainty in financial markets.
Although silver has recently paused just below $53 per ounce, market fundamentals suggest this is a just temporary consolidation.
The best is yet to come for precious metals.
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Now that gold is trending mainstream, it is important to understand why bullion bars and coins are by far the best way to own gold.
Silver just shattered the $50 per ounce barrier.
It blew past all previous highs, sending a clear message...
the precious metals market is on fire.
Up 68% year-to-date, 2025 stands as the most explosive silver rally since 1979.
But this momentum isn’t cooling off—it’s picking up speed, already above $52.
September alone was electric, driving prices up another 15%. The fuse is lit by unstoppable forces:
Silver’s smaller market punches hard—every dollar move hits with outsized impact.
With gold cracking $4,000 and pricing many out, silver is becoming the lightning rod for serious investors hunting real opportunity.
Its lower entry point compared to gold is pulling in a surge of new investors, each racing to ride the historic 2025 bull run before the next leg up.
History shows silver outmuscles gold in raging bull markets—think 2020: gold up 26%, silver up 48%!
In the epic 2001–2011 surge, silver exploded 1,000% off its lows while gold made headlines at 650%.
Bottom line: silver’s run is nowhere near finished.
If you’re waiting, you’re risking missing one of the biggest plays of this decade.
Claim your share now—call ASI at 1-800-831-0007 or email us today.
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Silver has been obtainable at rather low premiums for months now, but rising spot prices are starting to draw attention, and premiums are on the rise!
