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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...
In our January 6, 2011 blog, we published a list of 10 corrections needed to the Capitalist System. This is Point # 3. The Commission Incentive for Humans to Ignore What They Sell. If you get paid only on what you sell, and the moment it leaves your shop, there is no incentive to stand...
Length of Cymor Blogs Comments have been made that our blogs are a bit too long and that readers lose interest because of their length. We will attempt a shorter version for a while. We appreciate comments on this matter. Safe Jurisdictions One of the basic tenets of the investing policies of the CymorFund is...
In my blog of December 9, 2010, I listed 10 main changes needed to the Capitalist system. I am a capitalist, but I recognize the need for change. The severity of the economic meltdown and the outrageous extravagance of those taking advantage of Capitalism, makes change so very necessary. One can point to many faults,...
We achieved a Return on Investment this year that far exceeded our expectations. Our numbers were so good, that it hard to expect to achieve similar results in future years. Having regard to this success, we thought we might start the New Year by listing some basic policies that we religiously follow. These guidelines should...
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...
A Warranty is normally attached to a product, except in the Financial Industry The Lack of Warranty attached to Financial Investments. Buying a car means whoever sold you the car stands behind the car. The financial system works on the opposite principle. BUYER BEWARE ! Money is Earned by Your Advisor When you Buy Something...
The Main Elements that are Wrong with our Economic System – First Item on my 10 Point Checklist of Dec 9/10 Understanding the Difference between a) The Financial System & b) The Manufacturer of Cars or Appliances Both manufacturers of goods, such as electric can openers or vehicles; and manufacturers of financial goods sold to...
Our Cherished Rights We in democratic societies fight to keep our cherished rights. We feel that any move to restrict our rights, is a move against individual freedom, and is something that is not very good. Generally these cherished rights are necessary to our well-being. These rights protect us and mandate the way that our...
We have often commented that the economy is gradually recovering. The North American and European societies are simply too strong to lay dormant. There will be a lot of bumps in the road, and a lot of bad news along the way, but gradually and surely, this cycle will become a memory, just like every...