Warrants have been the best kept 'secret' of the investment world until now. After all, when was the last time you read an article on warrants or had your financial advisor broach the subject? Pay attention to the particulars provided in this article, prepare with proper due diligence and enjoy the prospects of future prosperity that a basket of long-term warrants can provide. Words: 1744
Read More »"Presidential Cycle" Suggests the S&P 500 Will Soar Before the End of 2011 – Here's Why
Despite the outlook for relatively weak economic growth in the near future, the S&P 500... [should rise dramatically during the next 75 days] based on historical precedent – namely, the “Presidential Cycle.” [Let's take a look at the specifics.] Words: 405
Read More »These 10 Charts Illustrate America’s Disastrous Fiscal Condition – Take a Look (and Weep)! 2K Views
By now nobody should have any doubts as to just how disturbing America's fiscal debacle is. For those naive and innocent few who still think there is a Hollywood ending with a pot of gold awaiting everyone at the end of the rainbow, we present the following "10 essential fiscal charts" from the Pew Policy Institute.
Read More »Gold & Silver Company Warrants: Which, When, Why, and How to Buy Them (+5K Views)
With all the interest in physical gold, silver and other commodities these days, and the large/mid-cap companies who mine the metals and the juniors who are exploring for them, it begs the question: "Why has no one written about the 91% returns and the 60% leverage generated by the long-term warrants offered by a select few miners and royalty companies in 2010?" The information in this article and the links to a variety of resources will change all that and make you ready and able to reap the benefits from investing in this much misunderstood asset class. Words: 2585
Read More »Is it Time to Load Up on Gold Stocks?
By almost any measure, gold stocks are undervalued but should we load up? Gold mining companies are earning record margins. Stock prices, however, have not responded in similar fashion but when the broader investing community begins to take notice, investors will snap up these highly profitable stocks and push prices higher. The “catch up” in gold stocks could be tremendous but the question, of course, is timing. We don’t know when gold stocks will begin to catch up and the data don’t suggest they must rise right now or that they’ve hit bottom so should we load up just now? Words: 590
Read More »Latest Freight Shipment Indices Indicate NO Global Recession is Imminent! (+2K Views)
Economic inflection points are seldom obvious but if we take the time to analyze all the data, there are at least five indicators that suggest another U.S. recession is not imminent. [Take a look.] Words: 920
Read More »Hold On! It's Far Too Early to Sell Your Gold and Silver
We are at an important crossroads in this commodities bull market,,,[where] even the most fearless bulls are tempted to give up - to sell out of their positions and consider themselves lucky that they were able to be along for the ride and to escape with any profits at all - but I have posted a chart below to help remind you of the real danger in "getting out" now. Words: 350
Read More »Porter Stansberry: Risks Facing World Could Have These MAJOR Repercussions (+2K Views)
Sorry. I don't make the news. I just report it and I continue to believe the risks [facing the world] are so serious that...this is what will happen next. Soon Greece will default...[and] this will begin a chain reaction of [events leading to... I lay it all out in this short article and I think you will agree that it makes absolute sense.] Words: 912
Read More »Is It Time to Nibble at Gold Miner Stocks? (+2K Views)
The behavior of the stocks of the various gold miners in recent times warrants special attention. Let's take a look at the GDX:GLD ratio, the Gold Miners Bullish Index and the volatility of the currencies and stock market indices of the emerging markets where most of these mines are located and determine what they suggest as to what we could well expect in the performance of such stocks in the months ahead. Words: 585
Read More »Before Buying a Gold-related ETF Check Out These Alternatives (+4K Views)
There are many legitimate reasons to trade in gold and its derivatives. Gold has been proven time and time again to be an excellent “safe haven” investment, a holding that will appreciate in value during times of economic uncertainty. As such, gold may offer some valuable hedging and diversification benefits for a long-term portfolio. A number of exchange-traded products offering exposure to gold prices but not all gold ETFs are created equal. Here’s a quick rundown of factors to consider when making an investment in a gold ETF. Words: 1268
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