Helge Ippensen
Co-Founder & CLO
Helge holds an MBA focused on law and a state examination in public law, and looks back on over two decades of experience as an entrepreneur and investor. As a certified property manager (IHK), he is also at home in the real-estate world. At Spargold, Helge mainly writes about investment, precious metals, real estate and legal topics.
Articles by Helge Ippensen
Silver at 59 USD: Major Banks Still See Potential
08/05/2026Silver is trading at around 59 USD per ounce. UBS, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Bank of America expect significantly higher prices in some cases. What lies behind the forecasts and which factors are driving the silver market.
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Gold instead of the Dollar? Why Central Banks are Strategically Realigning Their Reserves
08/05/2026Why are central banks worldwide buying more and more gold? Learn why gold is gaining importance for foreign exchange reserves and what role geopolitical risks, inflation, and the dollar play in this.
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Gold Price Falls Significantly, Gold Demand Remains Stable: Why the Market Remains Divided
08/05/2026Despite a significant price correction, gold demand remains stable. The role played by central banks, ETFs, bars, coins, and Asian investors.
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Central Banks Selling Gold: Why Russia and Turkey Are Still Not Signaling an Exit
07/27/2026Russia and Turkey are selling gold. Why this is not the end of the central bank trend and what the sales mean for the gold price.
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China Restricts Paper Gold – Why Physical Gold Could Gain Importance
07/26/2026China is restricting trade in certain paper gold products for private investors. Why the distinction between a claim on gold and physical ownership could become more important in the future.
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Investigations into TGI: What Investors Should Know Now
07/24/2026The Liechtenstein Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating TGI on suspicion of a Ponzi and pyramid scheme. What is known so far and what the case means for investors in the precious metals market.
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Gold Coverage of the Swiss Franc: Why 166.9% Sounds Impressive – But M2 and M3 Provide the Crucial Perspective
07/24/2026The theoretical gold coverage of the Swiss franc stands at 166.9%. Why this figure only considers cash and why M2 and M3 are more important for evaluating the monetary system.
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Georgia and the EU: Why Tbilisi is Pausing Accession Talks Until 2028 – and Why Investors are Watching Closely
07/21/2026Georgia is pausing EU accession talks until the end of 2028. What does this mean for the economy, taxes, investors, and the country's financial center? An objective assessment.
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If even the World Cup trophy were no longer safe …
07/19/2026Why gold is considered a symbol of true value even in football: A tongue-in-cheek look at a World Cup caricature and the timeless role of physical gold.
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Central Banks are Buying Gold: Why Record Purchases are a Strong Signal for Investors
07/19/2026Central banks continue to expand their gold reserves. Why central banks are buying despite high gold prices and what this trend means for investors and the international financial system.
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Hong Kong Launches Gold Clearing: Is the Gold Market Shifting to Asia?
07/13/2026Hong Kong launches its own gold clearing system. What this step means for London, Asia, the gold price, and investors.
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Four Mark Coins and Currency Depreciation: What Silver Value, Purchasing Power, and Inflation Really Show
07/06/2026Four German Mark coins illustrate the transition from silver to modern currency. This updated fact check explains silver value, purchasing power, and inflation.
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Gold After the Price Drop: Why Goldman Sachs Maintains its $4,900 Forecast
07/06/2026Gold recovers after a sharp decline. Why Goldman Sachs continues to expect $4,900 and how central banks are supporting demand.
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Detecting Gold Counterfeits: Why Even Real Gold Can Be a Fake
06/30/2026Gold counterfeits are becoming more sophisticated. This is how experts test gold coins and bars – and why weight, fineness, or a single device are not enough.
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Singapore is Catching Up: Will the City-State Become the Switzerland of Asia?
06/29/2026Singapore is rapidly evolving into the Asian counterpart of Switzerland. This comparison shows where the city-state is already catching up and where Switzerland remains ahead.
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Collector Coins for Beginners: What You Should Look Out for with Gold Coins in 2026
06/28/2026Collector coins for beginners: How to distinguish between bullion and collector coins, recognize the risks of counterfeits, and what to look for in 2026 regarding mintage, condition, and authenticity.
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Gold Price Forecast 2026: Goldman Sachs Lowers Target to 4,900 US Dollars
06/22/2026Goldman Sachs lowers its gold price forecast for the end of 2026 to 4,900 US dollars. What Fed interest rates, ETF flows, and central bank purchases mean.
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Gold Weakness 2026: Entry Opportunity or Warning Signal?
06/17/2026Gold is falling despite geopolitical risks but is recovering in the short term. Current data on gold prices, oil, Fed interest rates, and central bank purchases show what investors should watch for now.
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Gold, Violence, and Global Supply Chains: Why Colombia's Illegal Mines Are Making Investors Take Notice
06/17/2026Illegal gold mines in Colombia demonstrate the close links between precious metals, organized crime, commodity markets, and global supply chains. What investors can learn from this.
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US-Iran Peace Agreement: Why Oil is Falling, Stocks are Rising, and Gold Remains in Demand
06/15/2026The peace agreement between the US and Iran is moving the markets: oil is falling, stocks are rising, interest rates are easing – and gold remains in focus despite the de-escalation.
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Silver on June 8, 2026: Market remains nervous below 70 US Dollars – all eyes on CPI, Dollar, and Yields
06/08/2026Silver is trading at 67 USD per ounce on June 8, 2026, remaining below the 70-dollar zone. Why US yields (4.57%), DXY around 100, and the CPI release on June 10 are now crucial.
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Gold has pulled back significantly in early June 2026 – but structural drivers remain. Is a gold price of 8,900 dollars possible by the end of 2030?
06/08/2026Gold has pulled back significantly in early June 2026 – but structural drivers remain. What the Handelsblatt interview with Ronald Stöferle, central bank purchases, and the interest rate outlook mean for investors now.
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Why Did the Silver Price Fall So Sharply Last Week?
06/06/2026Why did silver fall so sharply last week? Interest rates, dollar strength, profit-taking, and China PMI: the key drivers with figures up to June 5, 2026.
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TGI Raid in Liechtenstein: What the Case Reveals About the Risks of Buying Gold
06/05/2026Raid at TGI in Liechtenstein: What buyers should know now about discounts, delivery periods, supervision, and secure verification questions when buying gold.
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1923 vs. 2026: What Inflation Really Does to Wealth
05/29/2026Why hyperinflation destroys not only money but trust – and why gold has historically served as protection against loss of purchasing power. Inspired by the events of 1923.
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Gold at a Discount: Why Regulators are Intervening at TGI – and What Investors Should Know Now
05/28/2026Liechtenstein's FMA halts TGI discount models and demands reversal. What lies behind "gold at a discount," how regulatory authorities are reacting, and what investors should look for when purchasing precious metals.
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Bundesbank Gold Revalued – Otherwise Negative Equity? Sell Bundesbank Gold Now?
05/25/2026Why the gold revaluation stabilizes the Bundesbank's balance sheet, what "net equity" really means – and why selling gold is not a simple solution.
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Silver at 78 US Dollars: Why the Market is Nervous — and What Investors Can Learn from It
05/17/2026Silver has fallen sharply, yet India is simultaneously tightening import regulations. Why the silver market remains under tension between deficits, industrial demand, and politics.
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Silver above 80 US Dollars – Is the Next Rally Phase Starting Now?
05/12/2026Silver is trading above 80 USD again: What is behind the momentum, which levels matter now, and why energy, inflation, and the gold-silver ratio are crucial in 2026.
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India Calls for Gold Abstinence: What Lies Behind the Measure – and What It Reveals About the Rupee, Oil, and Inflation
05/11/2026India calls for 'gold abstinence' to conserve foreign exchange reserves. What this reveals about the Rupee, oil prices, inflation, and the global gold market – with current figures and analysis.
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