| a metal of the gold, silver, or platinum group. |
Precious Metals
Valuable metals such as gold, iridium, palladium, platinum, and silver.
Investopedia Commentary
Investing in precious metals can be done either by purchasing the physical asset, or by purchasing futures contracts for the particular metal.
Related Links
Using Technical Analysis in the Gold Markets
Futures Fundamentals
Interpreting Volume for the Futures Market
See also: Alternative Assets, Bullion, Fool's Gold, Four C's, Ingot, Iridium, Palladium, Platinum, Silver