Here you go Dub;I strongly recommend you buy or borrow this very...

Here you go Dub;I strongly recommend you buy or borrow this very good book to answer all your Gold questions and stop you from linking to un-informed drivel articles.Sorry.





Melbourne : McGraw Hill, 2009.

Collation: 207 p. ; 22 cm.

Contents: Contents: 1. How the gold market operates (quick run through) -- 2. Mining -- 3. Refiners -- 4. Official sector gold holdings -- 5. "Bullion" banks -- 6. Gold Exchanges -- 7. ETFs -- 8. Is gold relevant? -- 9. Why is gold at record highs in 2008? -- 10. The outlook for gold -- 11. Gold trading for investors -- 12. Frequently Asked Questions.

Summary: Summary: "This detailed tutorial provides you with a comprehensive understanding of gold, from mine to market. Jonathan Spall, a 25-year veteran of the metals market, explains everything you'll need to know for making gold a profitable part of your investment strategy. Investing in Gold gives you an inside look at how the precious metal is mined, refined, traded, and priced, along with valuable insight into gold's unique position in the marketplace. Spall explores such topics as: Simple and complex gold trading processes; The pivotal role central banks play in the gold market; Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs); How spot gold is traded; Why gold mining companies have traditionally hedged and why they no longer do so; Strategies for investing in the retail market."--Publisher description.

ISBN: 9780071603461 (hbk)
0071603468 (hbk)

Dewey Class: 332.63

Language: English

Subject: Gold