Protect Your Future How & When to Properly Purchase Precious Metals Part 1 The Main Purpose

Buying precious metals can be a very fulfilling thing, even if you have no idea what you’re doing! Buying a few gold coins or smaller bars and seeing them in person for the first time is an exciting experience, and for most people it comes from an intuitive feeling that tells them in some way, gold and/or silver will benefit them and their family. But, what if you DID have a known goal that precious metals could accomplish for you? What if a simple purchase of some gold or silver coins actually propelled your family’s safety in your desired direction? It is possible, and TRADEway is here to teach you exactly how you can do it! This concise book is designed to simply these things in a simple way, and show you how a different mindset can potentially save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in the form of protection.

So, what should the main purpose of precious metals be? TRADEway’s goal and priority when educating families all across the country is showing them how to protect and preserve the money that they already have. While we have also taught how to potentially make new money through stock trading, we put just as much emphasis on knowing how to protect what you have already worked so hard to create for your family. That’s our main purpose, and exactly what your personal objective should be when it comes to precious metals investing!

1 Part 2 How to Know What’s Best for You

A big problem I have with the average seller of precious metals (dealers, brokers, pawn shops, etc.) is that they are not concerned at all with telling you the particular precious metals investment that would benefit you the most. There are quite literally hundreds of options out there, ranging from government minted coins to privately minted rounds and bars, junk silver coins, numismatic (or collectible) coins and commemorative coins and medals. Here lies one of the greatest problems for the new investor — too many options! The reason this is a problem is because a new investor can be easily taken advantage of in many ways, including having a salesman pitch the most expensive coins to them, or being swindled into paying for collector coins that most likely won’t fulfill their investment objectives.

You can easily bypass these obstacles by having a grounded education! You see, there are actually ways in which you can use strategy and timing to determine which coins/bars/rounds to buy at any particular time, that will best fit your investment objectives. That’s what we’re going to talk about a little bit right now.

2 When it comes to precious metals investing, TRADEway advocates doing so for the purpose of protecting or preserving your money. Another way to think of it is, what if your savings (that is, the money you leave sitting in a standard savings account in your bank) automatically adjusted for inflation? What if your savings gained in value as the U.S. dollar loses value when things like inflation begin to increase? That’s the driving force behind OUR precious metals objectives, and that’s what we want to teach you how to do as well. Bullion Coins

There are actually many uses for precious metals in addition to preserving your money overtime. One of the greatest uses for precious metals is in the case of a financial crisis, when conventional fiat money1 is of no use (think of current situations like what’s happening to Venezuela, or even in recent U.S. history like the Great Inflation of the 70s, or the Great Depression when there wasn’t enough money to go around). During times like this, a stockpile of tradable precious metals can be of great use for the financial well-being of you and your family. This of course plays right into the idea of preserving your money for a future purpose.

So, now that we have a good idea of the usefulness of precious metals, let’s talk about how YOU can know what is best for you and your family.

Bullion, Junk or ?

Let’s start with Bullion.2 It’s a great place to start for any investor! Bullion is almost totally valued at its metallic content, as opposed to a numismatic (or collectable) coin, which is usually valued more heavily for its rarity, condition, etc. That’s something to think about, as it’s wise to consider what would be most useful as an alternate currency if something drastic ever occurs, such as a financial crisis that greatly hurts the dollar. It would make way more sense to have precious metals with a lot of metallic content, over something more collectible, wouldn’t it? That’s where Bullion comes in!

The premiums on Bullion coins and bars are considerably lower than that of numismatic coins as well, so it’s usually much more economical to purchase Bullion. This makes it easier to purchase precious metals in bulk, and store them away for a time in which you may need them. You will find Bullion in multiple shapes and forms, but most notably in a coin, bar or round form factor. Before making the decision on which form factor you should buy, whether it’s for gold or silver, here are a few things to consider:

Coins & Rounds are generally more liquid Coins & Rounds are more portable Bars usually have the lowest premium cost

1 is currency that a government has declared to be , but is not backed by a physical commodity. 2 Bullion is defined as gold and silver in the form of bars or ingots with purity exceeding 99.5%. 3 The next option is one of my favorites, and definitely a popular choice among investors across the country, and that is Junk Silver.3 You may be thinking, “Why would I ever want to buy something that’s considered junk?!” and that’s a great question! Here’s the thing: the term “junk silver” is merely an industry term used when referring to old U.S. coinage, specifically dimes, quarters, half-dollars and whole dollar coins, that PRE-date 1965. These coins are instilled with a large amount of silver, in fact 90% of the coins’ composition is pure silver! So, these are Pre-1965 Quarters & Half-Dollars not “junk” but actually very viable investments!

Junk silver is an attractive investment for several reasons…

It offers the lowest denominations available for silver It offers the smallest form factor of any other popular It is VERY portable

It is worth noting that Junk Silver can easily succumb to supply and demand constraints, due to the fact that these coins are no longer in circulation and have a limited supply. Therefore, when there are times of uncertainty in the markets and investors are looking for a safe-haven investment, they will often times look to Junk Silver, which can quickly limit the overall supply that dealers carry. That’s very important to keep in mind if you are interested in buying Junk Silver someday!

The third main option is what TRADEway puts the least amount of emphasis on. The reason is because we don’t feel that it accomplishes all of the important things that the other options that we just discussed do. This third option is related to numismatics.4 In a very general sense, the term “numismatic” refers to a collectible coin. These numismatic coins sell at a MUCH higher premium because they have two kinds of distinct values: intrinsic value and extrinsic value. Intrinsic value refers to the metallic content of the coin, which is worth however much the certain metal is trading for during that time. Extrinsic value (which is really what sets numismatics apart from the others) refers to the rarity, artistry, history, date, Pre-1933 $20 Saint-Gaudens overall condition, and general demand that that particular coin holds. Gold Double Eagle

With all of that in mind, doesn’t it seem like if your main objective was to buy precious metals for the sake of preserving your money, and possibly even using it for trade in the distant future, that numismatics would not be the best choice? We don’t think so, and that’s why we feel Bullion and Junk Silver are the wiser choices based on the specific strategies we teach here at TRADEway, because otherwise you’re paying MORE for something that is not anymore useful than the more affordable options!

3 Junk Silver coins are dimes, quarters, half dollars and dollars issued by the U.S. Mint prior to 1965. 4 The study or collection of coins, paper currency, and medals. 4 Let’s take a look at some examples of the comparison between the price of Bullion coins and numismatic and commemorative coins:

Table 1: Gold Bullion Coin vs. Gold Numismatic Coin Price Comparison Gold Coin Weight Price*

Gold Kangaroo Bullion Coin 1 ozt $1,247.22

.9675 ozt $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle $1,407.27

Table 2: Silver Bullion Coin vs. Silver Commemorative Coin Price Comparison

Silver Coin Weight Price*

Silver Maple Leaf Bullion Coin 1 ozt $17.37

1.5 ozt Silver Polar Bear Commemorative $44.62

As you can see, the difference in the amount you pay for numismatic or commemorative coins and Bullion coins is considerable! In Table 1, we see that in order to purchase the numismatic coin at current prices, we’d have to pay 13% more for LESS metal! That’s because of the extrinsic value that we talked about earlier, which is where the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle gets much of its value from. In Table 2, we see an even bigger discrepancy; you see, when you buy a Bullion coin, there are still two types of value involved. The first comes from the current Spot Price5 and second comes from the premium.6 In general, the Spot Price makes up for over 95% of a Bullion coin’s total value while the premium makes up for less than 5%. However, if you look closely at the pricing for the Canadian Polar Bear, you see that over half of its total value comes from the premium! This insane premium for the Canadian Polar Bear comes from the fact that it is a commemorative coin that had a limited mintage, with special artwork, and that’s it. So why pay so much for special artwork when in the end it’s the metal that counts? Unless you’re a collector by hobby, I would never recommend putting so much money into numismatic or commemorative coins.

Now that we have a good idea of just SOME of the options we have out there, and that these options all have their specific characteristics to help us determine what’s best for us, let’s jump right into knowing when to press the “buy” button!

*Current market prices at the time of writing, September 25th, 2018.

5 The price paid for a based upon “immediate delivery.” 6 The premium is the markup for a precious metals coin or bar above the spot price. 5 Part 3 When to Press the “Buy” Button

Knowing which coin or bar is best for you is one thing (and a very important thing at that), but also knowing WHEN to actually make the purchase of that coin is another, and very few investors out there, especially if they’re somewhat new to precious metals, know when that time is!

At TRADEway, we teach that the best time to invest in precious metals is during times when all of the markets are at ease, and people are NOT buying precious metals for safety. Yes, that’s right, we teach NOT to buy metals when everyone else is! The reason is because in general, when investors are pouring funds into precious metals, there’s a specific reason for it. The reason(s) could be because of market uncertainty, geopolitical risk, an impending recession, a weak U.S. dollar, rumors of a trade war and/or currency war, or just a weaker economy in general. Here’s a common domino effect that occurs during times such as this:

1. Many invest their money into precious metals fearfully.

2. The premiums for most popular coins, bars and rounds go up.

6 3. Eventually, products sell out and dealers have to wait for new inventory which can’t be controlled by them.

In contrast, if you wait and invest your money into precious metals when the economy is good, or when geopolitical risks are somewhat suppressed and investors are putting their funds into more risky assets such as stocks, you will usually not have to worry about supply shortages or higher premiums, and you can get your metals at a great price.

Market condition plays a large part in becoming a thoughtful investor, because when you know how to use Market Tone7 in your favor, you will be presented with many more potential opportunities to invest in precious metals affordably! Before placing your first precious metals purchase, I would highly recommend taking the current market sentiment into account, and even charting the Spot Price of gold and silver (which we can teach you how to do as well), so that you can get the most ideal buy point for accomplishing your investment objectives. In the chart below, you’ll see a clear Rolling pattern that formed on the gold Spot Price chart back in August of 2017. Since Market Tone has two specific components, one of which is of course the chart, you can actually visualize and pick the exact places you would want to purchase within its current trend (see Chart 1).

Chart 1: Gold Spot Price Chart, March-August, 2017

As you can see, there CAN be a simple system that you can employ to help keep your precious metals investing uniform and help keep your costs down at the same time. You’ve been told in the past that you need to “BUY GOLD NOW before everything crashes!” But you DON’T have to buy gold right now, you can wait for it make a move down to a better price area that you’re comfortable with, and during times when demand is lower and premiums are lower, too! This is just one way that you can be cost effective with your metals purchases, but it’s also one of my favorites!

7 Market Tone lets you know when and when not to buy, based on the overall condition of the market. 7 Part 4 How You Can Benefit the Most

I hope you’ve enjoyed this information so far! It has truly made an impact on how I invest my personal money. But, the information we’ve covered here is just barely scratching the surface of how you can effectively and eficiently invest in precious metals! I have personally spent years learning, researching, and ultimately developing a system that has helped me and many others invest in precious metals in a uniform fashion that is cost effective and designed for accumulating this form of financial protection in the long-term. This system takes what is normally considered a passive investment and makes it active by showing you how, when, why and WHERE to invest in precious metals.

After all, the dollar has lost 18% of its purchasing power just in the last ten years,8 which means your basic savings account is losing value practically everyday (see Table 3 below)! This system shows you how to stop that and how to utilize a centuries old form of money to protect what you’ve worked so hard for.

8 Consumer Price Index (CPI) Inflation Calculator, http://data.bls.gov 8 Table 3: The dollar has lost 18% of its purchasing power since 2008, while gold has increased by 58%.

Saving Money Loses Money Since 2008:

-18% +58%

Would you like to take the next step? Contact me personally today, and ask me about our online precious metals course called “Safety Step: Protect Your Future.” This comprehensive online course, that I personally developed after years of research, is designed to help you accomplish the things we’ve been discussing, and in a way that can fit right in with your other forms of investing, such as stock and options trading. We dig deep into many important topics, such as what your money is actually worth, WHY you should be investing in precious metals, HOW to go out on your own and buy precious metals, WHEN to execute your investments, WHERE to buy the precious metals from, as well as several specific strategies, how to get the best prices whether you’re buying OR selling, and learning which metal (gold, silver, platinum or palladium) is best for you.

I truly believe that taking our online course “Safety Step: Protect Your Future” could be what makes the difference in hundreds and even thousands of dollars extra that you could spend on precious metals, simply because you do not yet know how to differentiate the many options you have! I want to help you with these things, and I can’t wait to get started! You are not alone in this process!

If you have any questions about precious metals or our online course, “Safety Step: Protect Your Future,” please don’t hesitate to contact me by calling 877-777-0703 or emailing [email protected].

Ben Mitchell Precious Metals Operations Manager TRADEway

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