Where is investment money currently flowing to? Silver, Silver, and Silver

The Price of Commodities In our last blog, we talked about the value of the US dollar as compared to the price of commodities. Somehow economists and people are not relating the relentless increase in the price of pretty well all commodities to the fall in the US dollar. If you listen to some of… Continue reading Where is investment money currently flowing to? Silver, Silver, and Silver

How You Can Understand the Stock Market & Some Good Stocks – An interview with SmallCapPower

Lawrence Cyna: Look for value in a depressed market Lawrence Cyna, CEO and Fund Manager of Cymor Strategic Growth Funds www.cymorfund.com , doesn’t lose any sleep over the current state of the markets. He takes it all in stride because he’s seen it before and knows he will likely see it again. In this exclusive… Continue reading How You Can Understand the Stock Market & Some Good Stocks – An interview with SmallCapPower

Gold and Gold Stocks – A Realistic View of the Price of Gold

The Price of Gold – Current Expectations There are many pundits that believe that gold will continue its relentless drive upward. Expectations range from a projection of $2,100 by December 31, 2012 to $5,000 per ounce. If one listens to these expectations, it sounds inevitable that gold will continue it’s rise to unprecedented heights. Comparison… Continue reading Gold and Gold Stocks – A Realistic View of the Price of Gold

The Time to Buy Gold is Not Now. Protect Your Capital at All Times – Part III

In parts I & II of this blog, we discussed the debt crisis in Europe, the historical effect of similar crises in the past, and the probable effect this time. In this final installment, we look at other obvious disturbing signs that are being ignored in the discussions, and we arrive at our conclusion. Looking… Continue reading The Time to Buy Gold is Not Now. Protect Your Capital at All Times – Part III

Gold – the Rise in Value is Escalating, Caution is Warranted

We review many writers daily and it seems that everyone is predicting a further massive rise in the value of gold. The view seems to be almost universal. Mr Market Remember that when everyone is sure about some direction in the market, Mr. Market waits for his OPPORTUNITY to take everyone’s wealth away and teach… Continue reading Gold – the Rise in Value is Escalating, Caution is Warranted

Buy Stocks When No-One Else Wants Them

A Reminder of the Seasonality of Stocks Over the past weeks, we have seen a gradual lowering of the major stock market indexes. People are watching this weaknesses and comparing it to a number of factors that they are hearing in the news. Observers link this weakness to bad news. The market moves of its… Continue reading Buy Stocks When No-One Else Wants Them

Investing in China – Is There any Risk?

“A gold mine is nothing more than a hole in the ground with a liar on top.” Mark Twain. Investing in China The Accuracy of Chinese Financial Reporting In the news this week, was an infamous short-seller accusing a Chinese company listed on the TSX of fraudulently mis-stating their assets and financial results. Muddy Waters… Continue reading Investing in China – Is There any Risk?

Gold – Buy Junior Stocks?

Recent Mania for the metal Silver In the recent mania for silver, gold quite surprisingly has become almost forgotten. We have gotten used to the metal trading at $1,500 per oz, and it has become somewhat humdrum. Silver zoomed beyond reason, then plummeted as exchanges grew fearful of another meltdown and as a result raised… Continue reading Gold – Buy Junior Stocks?

Buy Oil, Buy Commodities, Buy Value

I engaged in some commentary with US Republicans recently, who were adamant that the way out of their dilemma was draconian cuts in spending. They believed that if vested pensions couldn’t be honored, they shouldn’t be. They believed that if the State Government couldn’t meet its obligations, it shouldn’t. It should just pay for current… Continue reading Buy Oil, Buy Commodities, Buy Value

Silver – an amazing rise, but there are legitimate reasons. Join the investing crowd.

As readers know, I have mentioned silver and some silver picks previously. The meteoric rise of silver seems to rush upward relentlessly. It’s above $40 now and shows no sign of weakness. Silver stocks (juniors especially) are showing impressive gains. Silver had an astounding 78 percent increase in price in 2010. A rebound in total… Continue reading Silver – an amazing rise, but there are legitimate reasons. Join the investing crowd.