Before you invest in precious metals, ask yourself some questions to understand what kind of trading style you have and define your trading objectives. Use proven investment strategies to manage your risk and understand the types of investing you can do in precious metals based on risk. Also ask your potential investment broker some key questions during an interview.
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Paul Mladjenovic is a financial, business, and investment educator and national speaker with 40-plus years of experience. He has authored numerous Dummies guides, including the bestselling Stock Investing For Dummies, Currency Trading For Dummies, Investing in Gold & Silver For Dummies, High-Level Investing For Dummies, and others.
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