Blog posts of '2026' 'February'

The Internal Revenue Service treats physical gold including bars coins and bullion as collectibles rather than standard investment assets. This special category directly impacts how profits from sales are taxed. Unlike stocks or bonds which often enjoy lower long term capital gains rates physical gold faces a maximum rate of twenty eight percent on long term gains. Short term gains apply when gold is held for one year or less and these are taxed at ordinary income rates which can reach up to thirty seven percent depending on total income.

Few materials have captured human imagination as powerfully and consistently as gold. For more than six thousand years civilizations have revered it not only for its physical beauty but for the profound symbolic meanings they attached to it. This deep cultural and historical significance continues to create powerful price support and often dramatic premiums that pure bullion never achieves.

Gold coins struck by sovereign mints carry the full weight of official government authority behind them. These institutions such as the United States Mint the Royal Canadian Mint the Perth Mint and the South African Mint operate under strict national laws ensuring every coin meets precise specifications for weight purity and design. This official endorsement eliminates much of the doubt that surrounds privately minted products giving collectors immediate confidence in what they hold.

In the fast moving world of precious metals trading the Gold Volatility Index stands out as a powerful forward looking tool. Known widely as GVZ this index captures the market's collective expectation of how much the price of gold might swing over the next thirty days. Traders and investors who monitor it gain a clearer view of upcoming turbulence or calm periods in gold prices. Understanding GVZ helps transform guesswork into informed choices whether protecting a portfolio or seeking opportunistic trades.