Documentation

Methodology & Sources

MetalTakip operates with transparency. All our data sources, update frequencies, and calculation methodologies are explained below.

Data Sources

Exchange Data

Official precious metals market spot prices

Update: Real-time during trading hours

Central Bank Reserves

Official gold reserve data

Update: Monthly

International Benchmarks

London Bullion Market Association benchmark prices

Update: Daily (AM/PM fix)

World Gold Council

Global gold supply-demand data and research

Update: Quarterly

Ratio Calculations

AU/AG (Gold/Silver)

Calculated by dividing the gold spot price by the silver spot price. Uses the latest price for both metals in USD/oz.

PT/PD (Platinum/Palladium)

Calculated by dividing the platinum spot price by the palladium spot price. Historically expected to be around 1.

News Curation Methodology

MetalTakip curates news related to the precious metals sector from reliable sources and presents them to its users.

1

Source Selection

News is sourced exclusively from reliable outlets such as official news agencies (AA, Reuters, Bloomberg), industry financial media, and research institutions.

2

Metadata Approach

Only metadata such as titles, descriptions, and image previews are collected. Full article text is never copied or republished.

3

Source Attribution

Each news entry includes the original source name and link. Users are directed to the original source to read the full article.

4

Editorial Filtering

Curated news is evaluated by our editorial team for relevance and reliability.

Research & Analysis Methodology

Original content produced by the MetalTakip Research team is prepared in accordance with the following standards.

1

Data Sources

Analyses use primary data sources such as TCMB, Borsa Istanbul, LBMA, WGC, and academic literature.

2

Verification Process

Data used is cross-verified from multiple sources. Primary source references are provided for numerical data.

3

Editorial Review

All analyses and reports are reviewed and validated by the editorial team before publication.

4

Source Citation

All data sources and references used in original research content are clearly stated.

Data Governance

All data provided on MetalTakip is for informational purposes only.

Our platform does not provide investment advice. We strongly recommend consulting with licensed advisors for your investment decisions.

While we take great care to ensure data accuracy, MetalTakip cannot be held responsible for delays or errors in source systems.