"The American Century Ends, and the Pacific Century begins." Seriously? We say B.S. to that. This moment in history is not the end of American dominance. If anything it is a beginning. In terms of dominance, America has barely rolled up its sleeves. [Let me explain.]
Read More »Capital Controls: How & Why They’re Implemented; What Harm They Cause; How to Protect Yourself (+2K Views)
It’s crucially important to your financial future that you understand what capital controls are, how and why they are implemented, the harm they can cause, and what you can do to protect yourself. [This article does just that. Read on!]
Read More »Margin Debt: It Doesn’t Matter ’til It Matters! Is Now the Time to Be Worried About the S&P 500? (+2K Views)
It doesn't matter until it matters! IF margin debt should start decreasing swiftly, history would suggest something different is taking place in the mind of aggressive investors. Will a decline in margin debt from all-time highs matter this time?
Read More »Don’t Forget China When Formulating A Diversified Secure Financial Strategy (+2K Views)
It is well known that holding uncorrelated asset classes in our investment portfolio gives diversification benefits. In the same sense, diversifying among competing or rival countries or jurisdictions helps to maximize freedom by mitigating political risk. This article discuss the merits, and ease of, diversifying in a country that virtually all have never given a second thought, let alone an initial one.
Read More »The Stars are Aligned in 2014 for a Significant Re-rating of the Gold Price! Here’s Why & How to Take Advantage (+2K Views)
The stars are aligned in 2014 for a significant re-rating of the gold price. This article presents an update on the demand dynamics in China, discussion around new evidence of manipulation and an illustrative example of the opportunity in gold equities.
Read More »Risk Averse? Here’s a Better Strategy Than Having Just Cash
Many investors with little appetite for risk think cash is the safest asset class but there's a much better way to control risk than keeping all your money in cash or bonds: diversifying through a modest addition of stock to the mix. How much should be in stocks? Read on!
Read More »A Rise In Silver Prices and a Fall In S&P 500 Index Seems Both Inevitable and Imminent – Here’s Why (+5K Views)
Silver has had three bad years while the S&P has had 5 good years. It is time for both markets to reverse. Here’s why.
Read More »The Bears & Bulls Debate: “What’s Next For Gold?”
How should investors approach sub $1,300 gold? The Bull and the Bear case is presented here as analysts each take a side and answer five questions.
Read More »U.S. Dollar Collapse Will Be Cataclysmic Endgame of Current Fiscal Policy (+3K Views)
Government fiscal policy - profligate spending, leading to debt crisis, leading to currency crisis, leading to…the fall of the U.S. dollar – is the major cataclysmic endgame that is going to befall the U.S.
Read More »The Average Home “Owner” Is Totally Out of Touch With Reality! Here’s Why (+2K Views)
A recent Gallup survey on expected future returns of asset prices shows that most Americans still think that owning a home is the best way to generate a high return in the future. Nothing could be further from the truth! It just shows how totally out of touch with reality the average American is.
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