Junior Resource Stocks Compared to Gold

The Price of Gold As we remarked in our previous blog, the commodity ‘gold’ keeps rising and setting new price heights. However, the trading value of companies that mine, process or search for this precious metal have stagnated or actually fallen. If one considers that the price of the metal has doubled or tripled or… Continue reading Junior Resource Stocks Compared to Gold

Which One is More Prosperous – China v Japan

Recently China officially overtook Japan to be the second largest economy behind the USA. CHINA has become the world’s second biggest economy according to data released on Monday August 16th. Japan’s economy fell behind China’s at market exchange rates in the second quarter. Japan’s data have been seasonally adjusted while those for China have not.… Continue reading Which One is More Prosperous – China v Japan

Double Dip Recession? No Way Jose. Become wealthy instead.

Spending Depends on Feeling Secure Financially Regardless of today’s statistics or of what the pundits say, there is a fear today that the stability of jobs, or of retirement income, or of the sufficiency of savings, will not be sufficient for a person’s well being in the future. So people are reluctant to increase their… Continue reading Double Dip Recession? No Way Jose. Become wealthy instead.

Price of Gold – Is there a Correction Coming?

If one listens to many pundits, there is a fear that the price of gold has risen too far and too fast. Without resorting to charts, detailed technical analysis and indicators, from a common sense point of view, it is possible that the price of gold is due for a fall. Any time the price… Continue reading Price of Gold – Is there a Correction Coming?

Why Invest in Commodities through Hedge Funds

These are times of great financial instability. Some financial gurus say investments in gold are the answer. Some say there will be continuing Euro meltdowns from Spain, Portugal, Italy and other countries, or that the US dollar is doomed. Some say the financial world is heading towards calamity. All of this is fear mongering. One… Continue reading Why Invest in Commodities through Hedge Funds

The Problem With Most Hedge Funds

Hedge Funds traditionally use derivatives, borrowings, margin borrowings, fancy neutral strategies, short selling and other similar strategies in order to attempt to beat the market and preserve capital. The greatest fear of Hedge Fund managers is that they will have a down quarter, and everyone will withdraw their money. The result is that the average… Continue reading The Problem With Most Hedge Funds