Opportunity for the small investor to buy gold and silver at depressed prices before the next run up.
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But as U.S. stocks continue to slide, large institutional investors have been forced to sell gold and other commodities to meet margin calls and other requirements, said Jon Nadler, analyst with Kitco Bullion Dealers Montreal. In a margin call, investors who borrowed money to buy stocks are forced to repay the loans.
"If stock markets continue their current trend, then there is little doubt that margin call liquidations will continue to negatively impact gold and oil," Nadler said.
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