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Rich Checkan

As the president and COO of ASI, Rich Checkan has been an integral part of ASI's maturation to a full-service tangible asset provider to include precious metals, and rare US, world, and ancient coins. Mr. Checkan oversees the operations, administrative, sales, and marketing departments, and serves as ASI's compliance officer. He is a regular contributor to Escape Artist Insiders magazine and ASI's monthly newsletter, Information Line. Mr. Checkan speaks yearly at numerous conferences and seminars worldwide, has been tapped for his expertise on industry vlogs and podcasts, and had been quoted in myriad financial newsletters and the NY Times.

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After breaking $3,000, what comes next for gold?

(Kitco Commentary) - Gold is testing levels near the key $3,000 an ounce threshold. Gold started 2025 with a bang, breaking out of a post-election slump to increase by 7.3% last month, and it looks very close to breaking through this key psychological mark.

Feb 25, 2025 - 10:02 AM

Is silver in a supercycle?

(Kitco commentary) - When it comes to your 2025 portfolio, silver stands out as a highly strategic asset. Frequently you hear about silver's benefits as an asset due to its' dual role as an industrial metal and a safe haven investment.

Jan 14, 2025 - 10:11 AM

The gold bull ran without U.S.

(Kitco Commentary) - Before we look ahead to what we expect in 2025, we should understand what drove the performance of gold and silver in 2024.

Jan 03, 2025 - 5:24 PM

How did precious metals perform in 2024?

(Kitco News) - After posting its' second consecutive weekly drop last week, gold has rebounded. Strengthening expectations for an interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s meeting next week are boosting prices,

Dec 10, 2024 - 11:20 AM

What's the short term outlook on silver?

(Kitco Commentary) - Silver and gold have dipped this week, facing headwinds from a stronger U.S. dollar. The U.S. dollar’s rally against other currencies makes dollar-denominated gold more expensive for holders of other currencies and is therefore bearish for precious metals.

Dec 03, 2024 - 10:07 AM

Precious metals fall post-election

(Kitco Commentary) - Silver advanced 4.3% in October after rallying 7.9% in September and gaining 0.7% in August.

Nov 12, 2024 - 11:03 AM

Don’t get spooked by today’s gold spot price

(Kitco Commentary) - According to the Fear & Greed Index, greed is still the dominant emotion controlling the markets presently.

Oct 31, 2024 - 3:13 PM

Is silver on track to beat its 2020 gains

(Kitco Commentary) - Silver is up nearly 42% for the year! Silver is up 7.4% in October alone, after gains of 7.9% in September and 0.7% in August.

Oct 30, 2024 - 12:10 PM

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