How to Profit in Gold: Professional Tips and Strategies for Today’s Ultimate Safe Haven Investment

by Spall, Jonathan

• ISBN13: 9780071751957
• ISBN10: 0071751955
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-09-07
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

Don't miss your golden opportunity for profiting in today's hottest market!The time is always right to invest in gold, but recent economic events have made this precious metal an ever more essential element in a properly allocated portfolio, as well as a particularly good commodity for long trading. Inside, director of commodities at Barclays Capital, Jonathan Spall, provides a comprehensive overview of the subject and answers all the questions pertaining to investing in gold, including Who are the major market-makers? How and where is gold traded? Why are central banks committed holders of gold? How is interest on gold calculated? Which factors most affect price fluctuations? How does the gold option market work? Should you invest in physical gold, futures, or mining shares?You'll also learn all the terminology regarding gold trading, plus you'll get key information about the gold exchanges around the globe. WithInvesting in Gold, you will be on solid ground to correctly interpret the market and make the best investment decisions for your purposes.

Author Biography

Jonathan Spall is responsible for the Barclays Capital's commodity relationships with central banks and governments on a global basis. He has over 25 years experience in related markets including working for nine years in Asia/Pacific. He joined Barclays Capital in September 2004.