Visualizing U.S. Money Supply vs. Precious Metal Production in the COVID-19 Era

Amid trillions in COVID-19 stimulus, this graphic compares new U.S. dollars printed to U.S. precious metal coin production. Read more

Volatile Returns: Commodity Investing Through Miners and Explorers

The companies that mine or explore for metals offer additional leverage to commodity prices, creating opportunities for astute investors. Read more

Comparing Recent U.S. Presidents: New Debt Added vs. Precious Metals Production

While gold and silver coin production during U.S. presidencies has declined, public debt continues to climb to historically high levels. Read more

A Historical Divide: A 160-Year View of the Gold-Oil Ratio

The gold-oil ratio, which historically hovers between 10:1 and 30:1, has spiked to unprecidented highs due to COVID-19 and other factors. Read more

Mapped: The Top Export in Every Country

What is the top export in every country? This series of maps explores some of the most influential goods in global trade. Read more

How to Avoid Common Mistakes With Mining Stocks (Part 4: Project Quality)

Mining is a technical field that manages complex factors from geology to engineering. These details can make or break a project. Read more

Why Gold Mining Stocks Outperform Gold in Bull Markets

Gold mining stocks outpace gold returns in bull markets, but how? With higher gold prices, miners get ahead thanks to operating leverage. Read more

How Every Asset Class, Currency, and S&P 500 Sector Performed in 2020

The markets were volatile but offered great opportunity in 2020. See how every asset class, currency, and S&P 500 sector performed over the year. Read more

Visualizing Gold ETFs’ Record Inflows of 2020

Gold ETFs saw record inflows in 2020. Making up two-thirds of investment demand, gold ETFs play a key role in gold markets. Read more

How to Avoid Common Mistakes With Mining Stocks (Part 5: Funding Strength)

A mining company’s past projects and funding strength are interlinked. This infographic outlines how a company’s ability to raise capital can determine the fate of a mining stock. Read more