Gold and Precious Metals Expected to Reach Record Highs as Our Economy Continues to Weaken

    SANTA MONICA, CA, June 14, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The demand for gold is high and as the economy continues to struggle, precious metals, like gold and silver, will remain a hot commodity. Large and small investors are buying up whatever gold coins are available. The prices for gold, silver and platinum are reaching all time highs and investment companies feel they will continue to do move in a positive direction. Some experts have stated that gold could possibly reach $1,200/oz or higher by the end of the year.

Now is the time to buy and investing in gold is a must for anyone serious about building their portfolio. Coins and bullion should make up around 10-20% of your portfolio and precious metals dealer Merit Financial believes strongly that owning physical metals is crucial to portfolio diversification. Merit deals exclusively in gold, silver, platinum and palladium and do not deal in any other type of investments, like stocks or options.

Holding on to your coins and bullion for a minimum of 3-5 years will yield the best returns. For numismatic coins, that can potentially provide much greater returns than bullion, there is a recommended holding period of 5-10 years to overcome the spreads and realize potential profits.

Merit offers comprehensive consultations to those looking to invest in gold. By offering current information on market trends, competitive pricing and a streamlined investment process allows Merit to offer the best services to their customers, in which the majority has returned for additional investments. Offering great advice and top quality products is the key to Merit Financial's success and they encourage potential investors to do the proper research before making any investments.

Merit Financial is America's standard in gold and silver investments. Merit inspects every piece of gold they sell individually to assure the highest quality and beats any advertised price on the products they sell. Visit the company website today at www.MeritFinancial.com

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