General Electric (GE) – Time to Move On?

May 10, 2014 Where is General Electric On Dec 16, 2013, we advised accumulating GE at $27.22.  We felt it was a very strong company with low risk. We still feel that way. GE is a multifaceted  company that is as Blue Chip as a company can get. It pays a decent dividend, it is… Continue reading General Electric (GE) – Time to Move On?

CymorFund Stock Pick – General Electric (GE)

A Stock With a Strong Upside, and Very Low Risk      Cymorfund Stock Pick We pick stocks that have significant upward potential. Many are potential 10 Baggers. Others have strong potential and are no brainers. 2013 was a great year for us. 2014 will be even better. First Pick of 2014  General Electric  GE… Continue reading CymorFund Stock Pick – General Electric (GE)

Seasonality and the Stumbling Stock Market

The Stock Market is Stumbling Today There has been somewhat of a meltdown in the markets this week. Both yesterday and today, saw major losses in the TSXV and in commodities. A wave of gloom and doom is spreading across the industry. The Seasonality of the Market Most securities professionals understand that historical trends have… Continue reading Seasonality and the Stumbling Stock Market

Silver Thurs – March 27/80 Infamous “Silverfinger”: Nelson Bunker Hunt, Gets Smacked FInancially

March 27, 1980 _ Silver Markets Tumble The anniversary – 32 years ago – of when infamous Bunky Hunt, the Oil Baron of Texas, came to the end of his efforts to corner the silver market. The price of silver fell 10% in a single day, which was cause for World Wide Headlines in 1980.… Continue reading Silver Thurs – March 27/80 Infamous “Silverfinger”: Nelson Bunker Hunt, Gets Smacked FInancially

U.S. report: Oil imports down, domestic production highest since 2003

In recent blogs, I talked about whether the common belief that oil prices have to increase could be a fallacy. The following is today’s reprint of an article in the Los Angeles Times. It seems that the world of imported oil and high prices may be about to change. U.S. report: Oil imports down, domestic… Continue reading U.S. report: Oil imports down, domestic production highest since 2003

Some Education in the Way the Stock Market Works

In the last blog, I suggested that the next topic would be the effect of shale gas on productivity and economic expansion in the USA, and prosperity in the Middle East and in third world oil producing countries. However, that blog is slightly delayed in order to discuss some current market issues. Why Stocks Sometimes… Continue reading Some Education in the Way the Stock Market Works

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

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

Investing Diversification is Reducing Risk – China Means Increasing Risk

Diversification in Your Portfolio A Supposed Truism – “Mitigate Risk by Investing in Different Sectors” We are constantly barraged with advice from our financial advisors insisting that the way to make money and to minimize risk, is to widen your scope of investing. We are constantly advised that having a percentage of your portfolio in… Continue reading Investing Diversification is Reducing Risk – China Means Increasing Risk

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