Gold, Silver, etc...

**SkyPilot** · 05-09-2006, 07:44 PM

As these conversations are taking place anyway, let's keep them in their own thread. I like gold, I have a little, would like to have more.

Best of Luck!

**Wimpy** · 05-09-2006, 07:51 PM

Most individuals haven't the foggiest notion how to buy gold and silver. I would recommend a google search on the following:

goldmoney
everbank
monex
Perth Mint

for starters

**Brett** · 05-09-2006, 07:55 PM

This site has some good info and forum:
http://www.kitco.com/market/

**Wimpy** · 05-09-2006, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by Brett

This site has some good info and forum:
http://www.kitco.com/market/

Of course, how did I ever forget KITCO? Thanks Brett!

Thanks to Skypilot for starting this thread. Some of us assume everyone knows how to purchase gold and silver.

As far as discussions in the TSP 'market' section go, however, gold is very relevant as gold serves to affirm dollar direction which directly affects our TSP accounts.

**SkyPilot** · 05-09-2006, 08:16 PM

I think discussions regarding the relevance of precious metals as a commodity is great, like oil, energy, etc. Just seems that there is a lot of interest in precious metals in and of themselves, and this would be a good way to seperate the discussions into less confusing and more usable threads.

**Wimpy** · 05-09-2006, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by SkyPilot

I think discussions regarding the relevance of precious metals as a commodity is great, like oil, energy, etc. Just seems that there is a lot of interest in precious metals in and of themselves, and this would be a good way to seperate the discussions into less confusing and more usable threads.

A few years ago, I would have agreed, but the price of gold nipping at the heels of $700 is suggesting it is more of a CURRENCY than a commodity. CURRENCY is a relevant market topic as it pertains to our TSP investments. Relegating Gold to 'commodity' only status is wishful thinking on the part of some.

**Fivetears** · 05-09-2006, 09:41 PM

I heard the TSP Board was (at one time) looking at adding a real estate type fund to our investment options. Why cant we be offered a precious metals investment option? Seems simple and sound.

Wizard · 05-09-2006, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Fivetears

I heard the TSP Board was (at one time) looking at adding a real estate type fund to our investment options. Why cant we be offered a precious metals investment option? Seems simple and sound.

Glad they did not start the real estate fund. A lot of folks would of lost a lot of money all ready. If the TSP Board wants to start a precious metal funds - sell your precious metals - they are great top catchers.

S started - drum beat please - early 2001.