There are few things scarier than a bear market, but steep and sustained drawdowns in stocks are an absolute fact of investing life...so a familiarity with the basics of bear markets should help you better cope with the next one and, to that end, we've compiled the following eight facts you must know about bear markets.
Read More »High-Grade Collectible Toys Make Great Alternative Investments!
Collectible toys share the same characteristics as some of the most investable assets, like art and fine wine. They're scarce; price is dependent on condition; they're sought-after, and unlike some other investments, they invoke powerful memories of our childhood. Let's explore. 👇There's a reason we're so bullish on this stuff! Words: 1072
Read More »What Is the Metaverse? How Is It Intended To Work?
This post defines what the metaverse is, how it is intended to work and identifies 5 companies that will benefit immensely.
Read More »Create Your Own Silver Portfolio – Here’s How
This article gives you an example of how to create your own silver miner portfolio. It is broken into categories and allocations and includes an overview of how each section was constructed and any additional information that may apply.
Read More »What Are Bonds? Why Should You Own Them? Which Should You Consider Investing In?
With interest rates rising and stock prices falling investors are, naturally, starting to think about bonds so, what are bonds, why should you own them and which should you consider investing in? This article has the answers.
Read More »NFTs: What Are They & What Is the Buzz All About?
To many, the concept of an NFT is an enigma. Are they an investment? Collectible? Pricey fad? Scam? The answer: probably all of the above.
Read More »Russia-Ukraine War Has Brought About A Commodity Black Swan
When sh-t happens at the end of an excessive bubble era, it will always be the worst kind, and what can be worse than a major war that could develop into a nuclear and world war.
Read More »True Portfolio Diversification Includes Owning Some Alternative Investments
From my perspective, true diversification is more than just a balance of conventional investments spanning cash, equities and fixed income. There’s a vast universe of alternative investments out there that may suit your risk profile and are worthy of a closer look. Let’s discuss.
Read More »What Is A “Market Melt-up?” Is It Underway OR About To Happen?
Here's a definition of precisely what constitutes a melt-up: “A melt-up is a sustained and often unexpected improvement in the investment performance of an asset or asset class, driven partly by a stampede of investors who don’t want to miss out on its rise, rather than by fundamental improvements in the economy.“
Read More »Why Gold Stocks Out-Perform Gold Bullion In Bull Markets
This article compares the returns of gold stocks and gold bullion in bull markets and explains how gold stocks outperform thanks to profit expansion, and shows why there might be more upside for gold miners to come.
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