Precious Hour With TraderStef

Welcome to a precious hour of time well spent for news gormandizers that keep a finger on the pulse of global markets for risk management in trading or investment portfolios. The blog features fusion technical analysis for the investor or trader that follows gold and silver, precious metals mining stocks, general stock market equities and indices, and thoughtful commentary on current affairs that overlap financial market conditions.

A trading workshop focused on technical analysis for one-on-one or a small group is available in a webinar-style remote room to explore new strategies for the trading and investing toolbox, especially for beginners or intermediate level. You will find realistic and reasonable analysis focused on profit and capital preservation based on market conditions and price action with proven methods to execute low-risk entries and exits.

An archive of interviews and topics found in the blog are on YouTube, follow @TraderStef on X for real-time updated charts and commentary, peruse my bio, and be sure to reference any chart or quotes with a credit linked back to this website. Recent charts posted on X are noted below.

• Gold Spot all-time high $5,597 oz on Jan 29, 2026 – consolidating
• Silver Spot ATH $121.55 oz on Jan 29 ($121 call out on Jan. 26) – consolidating
• Coin Counterfeit Detection: NGC and Modern Coin Mart articles, DefyTheGrid Video
• ABC’s of Coin Grades (i.e. Bright Uncirculated vs GEM) – Susan Headley
• What is Physical $ Premium over Paper Spot Price (How to Manually Calculate)
• Bullion dealers: Texas Precious Metals | Miles Franklin | Modern Coin Mart | Defy the Grid

Silver Spot 2hr chart Apr 15, 2026, 8pm ET (X thread) – mouse over/select to enlarge…

Gold Spot daily chart Jan. 21, 2026, 6am ET (X thread)….

Gold Spot Monthly w/Fibonacci Extensions, Secular Bull – 1999 to Apr. 5, 2024 close…

Gold Spot Monthly Aug. 1999 Low – Apr. 11, 2025 Close: % Gain vs. Dollar, Dow, S&P, Nasdaq, Russell

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Headline Collage Art by TraderStef / Screenshot From “Paper Moon” (1973)