It seems we are in a period of great uncertainty. Everywhere it seems there are signs of negativity. It seems the housing market is falling, European debt is getting out of control, debt continues to mount in the USA, and so on. The Death Cross A Death Cross is a technical indicator that is followed… Continue reading Beware The Herd Mentality – The Only Sure Thing is a Lack of Surety – The Death Cross
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Robert Reich – August 8, 2011 Article Reprint – An Overview of the Current Economic Mess
We republish the Following article because it summarizes quite well the current stock market meltdown. We disagree with his conclusion and remain optimistic. This is a buying opportunity. Slouching Toward a Double Dip, For No Good Reason Monday, Robert Reich August 8, 2011 Imagine your house is burning. You call the fire department but your… Continue reading Robert Reich – August 8, 2011 Article Reprint – An Overview of the Current Economic Mess
Take a Longer Perspective on the Stock Market Sell Off & The Fight Over Debt Reduction – a Very Good Thing
We at the Cymor Strategic Growth Funds urge caution in the face of the apparent current meltdown of the stock markets. This is the time of year, when almost annually and most certainly in the majority of years, the markets have weakness. Sometimes it is just a downward drifting, and sometimes it is more serious.… Continue reading Take a Longer Perspective on the Stock Market Sell Off & The Fight Over Debt Reduction – a Very Good Thing
Which Stocks to Invest In & How Important is the Risk Factor
Recent Weakness in Stock Prices If you read the newspapers, or if you look monthly at your portfolio statements, you will be aware that there has been quite a softening in the stock market. In particular, the stock price of banks, financial institutions and energy companies have somewhat softened. The price of juniors has also… Continue reading Which Stocks to Invest In & How Important is the Risk Factor
Are we Heading for a Downturn – A Contrarian View
A reader took issue with my optimistic view of the current world economy. Essentially my view is that we are in a long but sustaining recovery, that will continue despite bumps in the road. A Contrarian View The reader’s view was that what we are seeing was the effects of the massive injection of government… Continue reading Are we Heading for a Downturn – A Contrarian View
The China Conundrum – How it Could Affect the Commodity Cycle
My last two blogs mentioned the unknowns regarding China. It seems that I am not the only one thinking along those lines. In the newspapers last weekend, there were columns devoted to China. The Issue Everyone assumes that China is the key driving force in the world regarding commodity demand, import / export transactions, currency… Continue reading The China Conundrum – How it Could Affect the Commodity Cycle
Capitalism Needs Tweaking–Point #7 of 10 Self Insurance & Investor Safety
Will America Recover? Of Course ! I have long maintained that the inherent strengths of American and Western societies would prevail in the long run, and that we are currently in the trough leading to the next big wave of prosperity. The rights of property law, the basic belief in the freedom of the individual,… Continue reading Capitalism Needs Tweaking–Point #7 of 10 Self Insurance & Investor Safety
Capitalism Needs Tweaking – Point #4 of 10 – The Income Tax System is used Ineffectually
There are large income tax incentive programs to Encourage Conservation of Energy, or to Promote Research and Development, or to Induce the Production of Ethanol, and so many other programs Yet our biggest issue is ignored under our income tax system – the devastation wrecked upon average citizens by the relentless economic cycles that ravage… Continue reading Capitalism Needs Tweaking – Point #4 of 10 – The Income Tax System is used Ineffectually
Gold, Silver and Commodity Prices
A Bubble in Commodity Prices? We Think Not We often hear speculation about whether commodity prices are in a bubble and whether investors should take their money off the table before the bubble bursts. We disagree. There are essential reasons that commodities have risen in price and why they will maintain current price trends, as… Continue reading Gold, Silver and Commodity Prices
Investing Insights
Important Themes from My 2010 Blog Firstly I wish to thank the readers for taking the time in this busy world to read this blog. I started writing in June 2010 with the thought that people buy an inexpensive household item only after comparison shopping and due consideration, yet people invest their life savings by… Continue reading Investing Insights