How do the big bullion dealers handle dropping prices?
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The metals certainly have been taking the hit and I doubt they are finished dropping. How do the big sellers protect themselves? I notice they have having more sales on the more popular silver like the Canadian bars, etc.
I also remember Tulving... and how buyers were left empty handed when company went under. What is the likelyhood something similar may happen now with the market driving downwards?
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They only make money by buying and selling. Lower prices to sell what you have and buy cheaper.
They hedge themselves by shorting futures contracts in the underlying metal. That way they don't lose if prices fall while they are holding inventory but also don't reap profits when prices go up. Their earnings come from the premiums they charge. If a dealer is unhedged or not adequately hedged, they are taking on more risk.
RobM is exactly right so the big bullion dealers have hedged themselves with inverse instruments to offset swings in underlying price of the metal, and make their money (usually) through premiums on products.
It's all about what the people want...
Put & Call options best way to manage price risk.
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It is just business as normal to the big guys
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"Interest rates, the price of money, are the most important market. And, perversely, they’re the market that’s most manipulated by the Fed." - Doug Casey
I would think that they would prefer to put that money towards cheaper inventory. Much of what they sold last week was likely bought much cheaper than it sold for. Risk is opportunity. Hedging is missed opportunity.
"Interest rates, the price of money, are the most important market. And, perversely, they’re the market that’s most manipulated by the Fed." - Doug Casey
Hedging is insurance
I thought the gold WAS insurance? 😉
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hedging is betting against your bet.
Gold IS dollar insurance.
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I like derryb's post. If prices dip too low, you'll see the outta stock tag. Everyone here who's been in it awhile is familiar.
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Sorry. I have to disagree with cash as an asset. Put a minus sign in front of all you have. It's a &$-"@!#%^ instrument of debt.
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Sorry it's not just any "cash" it's the USD. SEMPER!
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It does seem (maybe I’m wrong) most say have a cash stash 3-6 months expenses.
The reason I brought up the question... is that even the big boys can fail when the market deteriorates. I very well remember the Tulving failure years ago, and I'm sure others can give other examples. Just like the saying... you don't own it unless you are holding it... could apply to ordering from the suppliers.
But I have not seen any indications of slow or failures to deliver.... just wondering as so far it has been a pretty good correction in the markets.
They handle it like this
I know a couple of them. One told me he was ready to retire 2 years ago but has sold millions more with the volatility and market swings. He is hedged. I mean he buys it at one price and sells it at another.
If he bought 100 pounds of silver when RickO did, and am sure he did....and bought another 100 a month later .... like JPM or the BRIC nations....which they have to do to keep the power, that's what they do and how they do it.
Remember the golden rule. He who has the gold makes the rule. He also opens and closes the floodgates with silver. ( my opinion).
Need cash ? See your banker. How do ya think they got it all ?
Its a drag when you see the spot price drop, you decide to pull the trigger, and then see that notice. The markup is already way to high,and to add insult to injury they tell you basically, come back when the price is higher.
Thank the reddit crew. Nobody ever paid these stupid premiums prior to them. It will seem almost like a crime when we are buying their PMs back well south of spot. Crazy WRLD!
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Thank the Reddit crew than you can sell for these high premiums. lol
"Interest rates, the price of money, are the most important market. And, perversely, they’re the market that’s most manipulated by the Fed." - Doug Casey
So quit whining about it already, and sell ALL of your silver to them right now.
Unfortunately I have to disagree. Stocks down. PMs down. Bitcoin down. The dollar is up. The dollar is the best of a bad batch of fiat currencies. For how long? I've been hearing the crash is just around the corner for years.
LOL, perhaps you should take your own advice......or better yet do what I told you to do 6 years ago.
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As far as I can tell the bullion dealers are not lowering their prices. I’ll be waiting. I’m ready to back up the truck at the right price.
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They're not lowering their SELLING prices but I bet they're lowering their BUYING prices.
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I am not advising anyone (except you) to sell their silver.
Please provide a link to the post of six years ago that you refer to.
I notice that their PM spot price tickers can be a day behind when prices are dropping...
It's okay to disagree, it's your cash that buys about 60% of what it purchased just a few months ago. Stack cash... it's strong. I agree.
It depends on what you're looking to buy. Gold was above $2K two months ago and now is $1.75K. Silver in a similar situation. The same with the DOW and Bitcoin. Give this recession a few more months, projected layoffs, increase in housing contracts cancelled and car loan defaults, and we'll see how strong the dollar is Q3 and Q4 quarter.