| One of the downsides to owning gold and silver in your portfolio is that these assets do not pay a dividend. For retirees, this could be a serious problem, and it may dissuade them from investing in precious metals. True, investors seeking income from precious metals could look to mining companies — but mining is a risky business.
Furthermore, if we take a look at gold and silver mining companies that pay dividends, we find that several of them have cut their dividends recently due to low metal prices. Some examples include Gold Resource Corp., IAMGOLD Corp, and Barrick Gold...............................................Full Article: Source
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