Sharks in the markets, Also the situation in China

“There are more sharks in the stock market than in the ocean” R. J. Carrington. This is a quote from a friend that I found amusing. However, there is some seriousness to our posting of this quote. We have previously posted on many topics that are confusing or misleading to the average investor. Some of… Continue reading Sharks in the markets, Also the situation in China

A Caution About Interest Rates & Fixed Income Investments

While we normally like to comment on current trends, occasionally there is the possibility of something abnormal happening. Currently, it is the massive bailout of Ireland by the European Economic Community and the IMF. Ireland Interest rates on Irish bonds or securities issued by Ireland have spiked recently as a result of the possible bailout,… Continue reading A Caution About Interest Rates & Fixed Income Investments

The Sheer Size of the Fiscal Bailouts Prevents Observers from Understanding What is Happening

Follow the Historical Cycles There have always been cycles and there always will be cycles unless new massive regulation takes over that moderates the ability of Wall St, or the NEW Wall Street (wherever that may be) from making money. Essentially the money traders find a new thing to trade or to promote and they… Continue reading The Sheer Size of the Fiscal Bailouts Prevents Observers from Understanding What is Happening

Invest in Junior Value Companies & Watch Silver – The Next Big Thing

In our last blog, we gave a few criteria as to how to choose good companies to invest in. These comments were hidden at the end of the blog and were not readily visible. We think they are worth repeating. THE TIME TO INVEST IS NOW THE PLACE TO INVEST IS IN JUNIOR RESOURCE STOCKS… Continue reading Invest in Junior Value Companies & Watch Silver – The Next Big Thing

Inflation in China, The Price of Oil

The buzzword today is caution. Caution about current misleading headlines. Caution about failing to seek out and follow the trends. The Effect of the US Fed Debt Purchases I previously commented on how it was so odd that the stock market jumped up at the same time as the price of gold jumped up, both… Continue reading Inflation in China, The Price of Oil

Silver is Gold’s Poor Cousin, But it is in Great Demand

The Attraction of Gold and Silver Very often we look at gold and use it as our main object of attention. Yet historically there has been a continuing relationship between gold and silver. The two metals are together regarded as alternatives to paper currency. Silver is often referred to as gold’s poor cousin. Silver’s Industrial… Continue reading Silver is Gold’s Poor Cousin, But it is in Great Demand

Understanding The World’s Currency Wars

The Objective for the Value of the US Dollar In my last blog, I mentioned the relationship between gold and currencies. A lot of the artificial rise in the value of gold, is directly related to US Fed announcements and policies. I also discussed the rational for this and the attempt to assist the US… Continue reading Understanding The World’s Currency Wars

The Price of Gold

Volatility in the Price of the commodity GOLD What a period it has been. Last week the price of gold rose dramatically and this week it moderated. Last week the price of the commodity reacted to the Fed announcements rising dramatically, and this week some common sense actually occurred and the price fell. Traders in… Continue reading The Price of Gold

Speaking About Japan -US Dollar v JP Yen – A Currency Trade

A Contribution on Currency Trading from my friend Pete The comments noted here are interesting and insightful. We at the Cymorfund do not trade currencies, and do not make recommendations in this area. Larry, you spoke about Japan in your last post and I thought I would pick up on that, as there are some… Continue reading Speaking About Japan -US Dollar v JP Yen – A Currency Trade