Precious Metals Markets: The last two quarters were good for holders of precious metals. The price of gold rose by 8.5% to $1,292 per ounce versus $1,191 at the end of Q3 2018. Silver strengthened by 3.2% to $15.1 per ounce. Platinum, ended the period...
We have recently celebrated our 3-year anniversary. During this period we have achieved outstanding success in bullion and precious metals markets. It was an emotional event for me, as we gathered friends and partners for a toast. This 3-year anniversary not only marks our growth but...
Independent Precious Metals Audit As we approach our three-year anniversary, we just finalised our annual independent precious metals audit. As in previous years, J. Rotbart & Co. hired Alex Stewart International (ASI), an independent third-party precious metals auditor certified by the London Bullion Market Association, to...
How did precious metals perform in 2018? Did precious metals perform well in 2018? As everything in life, it depends on perspective. 2018 was a mixed year for precious metals. While the price of gold held steady, down just 1.6% to $1,282 per ounce versus $1,303 at the...
Gold Bullion Storage Service As the demand for safe and secure gold bullion storage locations gets greater, we at J. Rotbart & Co. are attentive to our clients’ needs and are delighted to announce our new vaulting and precious metals storing service in Wellington, New Zealand....
Cryptocurrencies the new gold bullion? Cryptocurrencies have become worldwide phenomena and Bitcoin became a household word in the years 2017-8. Although the cryptocurrencies market has suffered a huge decline in value, many people still look at Bitcoin as a future currency and store of value but...
Can Blockchain Technology and cryptocurrencies ever be considered on the same level as bullion? Due to the rise of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology became a global buzz word. From supply management to shipping and transportation, many projects are exploring how to harness blockchain technology...
Has the gold market been modernised and should they look to buy gold? When analysing the gold market in the Philippines, two concerns come to mind – is the country and its investors well protected against the financial crisis? Should they buy gold in greater quantities?...
As the Turkish Lira drops by 45%, is gold bullion the answer? The crisis unfolding in Turkey provides an excellent case study for gold bullion. As news from Turkey has gone from bad to worse the Turkish Lira has plunged by an eye-dropping 30% over the...
2nd Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference On June 2018, J. Rotbart & Co. and our Managing Partner, Joshua Rotbart, participated in the 2nd Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference. Joshua was interviewed by Mr Debajit Saha, Editor of the “Bullion Bulletin” and shared his perspective about the current...