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David H. Smith was Senior Analyst for TheMorganReport.com, contributor to MoneyMetals.com as well as the LODE Cryptographic Silver Monetary System Project.

He has investigated precious metals’ mines and exploration sites in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Bolivia, China, Canada and the U.S. He shared resource sector observations with readers, the media, and North American investment conference attendees.

Precious Metals – A Coin’s Third Side

Precious Metals - A Coin's Third Side

Looking at Gold (and Silver) from the Third Side of the Coin Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 29 January, 2019 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report Two years […]

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Love. Fear. Inflation. A Precious Metals’ Trifecta

Love. Fear. Inflation. A Precious Metals' Trifecta

Going forward, there are – and will continue to be – three primary drivers of global physical gold (and silver) demand. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 27 November, 2018 By David […]

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Win Big in Gold and Silver

Win Big in Gold and Silver

Win Big in Gold and Silver without “Buying the Bottom” Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 28 August, 2018 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report Last month in this […]

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Are Silver and Gold ‘at the Flood’?

Are Silver and Gold 'at the Flood'?

There is a tide in the affairs of men… Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 28 August, 2018 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report Thus begins one of the […]

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Repetition of the Basics Is Worth Its Weight in Gold

Repetition of the Basics Is Worth Its Weight in Gold

Whenever you encounter a “sticking point” in some activity – any activity in which you are engaged – it always helps if you “return to the basics.” Bullion.Directory precious metals […]

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What the Tea Leaves Seem to Be Telling Us About Silver

What the Tea Leaves Seem to Be Telling Us About Silver

The ongoing July silver (and gold) slam has a 2008 feel about it. Important data point elements are different, but there’s an air of panic on the part of physical […]

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How to “Measure” Precious Metals Holdings

How to "Measure" Precious Metals Holdings

Now might be worth your time to “measure” your precious metals’ holdings. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 19 July, 2018 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report Let’s start […]

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Inflation: People’s Enemy, Government’s Friend

Inflation: People's Enemy, Government's Friend

“When you can lie about money, you can lie about anything.” ~David Morgan Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 23 May, 2018 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report We […]

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China Goes Long on Gold and Silver

China Goes Long on Gold and Silver

China Takes the Long View on Gold-Silver… and So Should You Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 24 April, 2018 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report A cursory look […]

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Gold and Silver Possession Is a Constitutional Right

Gold and Silver Possession Is a Constitutional Right

Gold and Silver Possession Is a Constitutional Right – and a Practical Imperative Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 22 March, 2018 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report It’s […]

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One Belt, One Road – One Direction for Precious Metals

One Belt, One Road - One Direction for Precious Metals

China’s launch several years ago of the One Belt, One Road Initiative is set to become the biggest commercial linking-system constructing project in world history. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 22 […]

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Buying Gold/Silver – The U.S. Pricing Advantage

Buying Gold/Silver - The U.S. Pricing Advantage

For Americans Buying Gold and Silver there is Still a Big U.S. Pricing Advantage Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 18 January, 2018 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report […]

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Gold’s Global Supply Artery: Heading for Cardiac Arrest

Gold's Global Supply Artery: Heading for Cardiac Arrest

An oceanic-scale demand push from “all parts Far East” is building, as the desire to own gold and silver promises to place an increasingly solid foundation for years to come. […]

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Are Gold vs Cryptocurrency Comparisons Brainless?

Are Gold vs Cryptocurrency Comparisons Brainless?

Gold/Silver vs. Bitcoin Comparisons: A No-Brainer… or Brainless? Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 19 October, 2017 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report For most of the year, as […]

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Why I didn’t sell Gold and Silver in 2011

Why I didn't sell Gold and Silver in 2011

I’d like to share a personal investment tale with you, the origins of which go back a ways. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 20 September, 2017 By David Smith Senior Analyst […]

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China’s Get the Gold Plan: Part II

China's Get the Gold Plan: Part II

China’s 4-Pronged Gold Hoarding Strategy Continues Unabated Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 23 August, 2017 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report Readers may remember my November 2014 report […]

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Gold and Silver Are “Asymmetric” Trades

Gold and Silver Are "Asymmetric" Trades

The Risk to Reward is Skewed Massively in the Direction of Reward Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 22 June, 2017 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report An asymmetric […]

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Interview: David Morgan of The Morgan Report

Interview: David Morgan of The Morgan Report

“Gold and Silver at Breakout Point from 6-Year Downtrend” Bullion.Directory precious metals interview 9 June, 2017 By Mike Gleason Director at Money Metals Exchange   Listen to the full interview […]

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The Blockchain: Gold and Silver Launchpad?

The Blockchain: Gold and Silver Launchpad?

A new day is dawning for precious metals. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 11 May, 2017 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report Gold and silver – the world’s […]

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Gold and Silver Are Like a Blue-Ringed Octopus…

Gold and Silver Are Like a Blue-Ringed Octopus...

The primary investing emotion “twin dragons” are fear and greed. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 15 March, 2017 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report Greed, a powerful motivator, […]

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Why You Must Own Precious Metals

Why You Must Own Precious Metals

Morgan Report’s David Smith Explains Why You MUST Own Precious Metals Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 2 March, 2017 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report It can be […]

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Important tips: Precious Metals v. Mining Stocks

Important tips: Precious Metals v. Mining Stocks

Precious Metals v. Mining Stocks: What You Need to Know Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 25 January, 2017 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report Most readers of this […]

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How Big Is Your Gold and Silver Picture?

How Big Is Your Gold and Silver Picture?

The Danger in Fixating on a Specific Price Point… Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 26 October, 2016 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report Whether you surf the Internet […]

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2017: Gold and Silver’s Year of “Public Recognition”

2017: Gold and Silver's Year of "Public Recognition"

Public Recognition Will Kick In above $26 Silver and $1,500 Gold… Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 29 September, 2016 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report In all probability, […]

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Is Bitcoin Really Such a Safe Investment?

Is Bitcoin Really Such a Safe Investment?

Bitcoin – Could It Be Nothing More Than a Bit Player? Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 27 August, 2016 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report Over the last […]

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Still Waiting for that Precious Metals Correction?

Still Waiting for that Precious Metals Correction?

Stop. Seriously. Get Off the Dime and Buy Some Silver Ones… Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 27 July, 2016 By David Smith Senior Analyst at The Morgan Report Over time, charts […]

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Silver Is Rising: How High Is Sky-High?

Silver Is Rising: How High Is Sky-High?

Precious metals’ five year cyclical bear market is acting like it’s been replaced by a vibrant bull run in the opposite direction. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 6 July, 2016 By […]

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The Rush to Gold: A New Respect Is Growing

The Rush to Gold: A New Respect Is Growing

You didn’t come here today for bad news. There’s plenty of that everywhere you look, and even where you don’t look. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 20 June, 2016 By Guy […]

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David Smithbullion.directory author David Smith

David H. Smith was Senior Analyst for TheMorganReport.com, contributor to MoneyMetals.com as well as the LODE Cryptographic Silver Monetary System Project.

He has investigated precious metals’ mines and exploration sites in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Bolivia, China, Canada and the U.S. He shared resource sector observations with readers, the media, and North American investment conference attendees.