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Last Friday investors had the opportunity to see what happens when markets get surprised as markets around the world plummeted and risk-off was the name of the game as gold and bonds rose. This article analyzes what Brexit means for gold from both a bullish and a bearish perspective and concludes with our recommended course of action.

The average YTD total return through July 1, 2016, of the ten 2016 Dogs of the Dow equals 15.4%...compared to the Dow SPDR (NYSEARCA:DIA) and S&P 500 SPDR (NYSEARCA:SPY) returns of 4.4% and 4.0%, respectively.

I do not believe that the market will pivot higher and resume its uptrend on Monday; it could be weeks until the market develops a sustained uptrend. However, I believe that the post-Brexit decline represents a fantastic buying opportunity. Here’s why.

A paper currency doesn’t measure anything. It merely has an arbitrary value placed upon it by the population using it. It’s not backed by anything and it can fail at any time. A more accurate measurement would be to measure fiat currencies in gold. That being the case, what will the price of gold be in 5 years’ time?

The U.S. Dollar has appreciated somewhat due to the recent Brexit fears, also bringing down the price of oil, but, moving forward, we believe oil prices have a clear path towards US$55-60/barrel. As such, we suggest investors take a look at the five energy-related stocks described below that also generate hefty dividend yields.

Last Friday, you witnessed exactly what happens to paper assets when people lose confidence and panic. You also witnessed a preview of what is yet to come: days of gold rallying $100, silver $1. There will be more of those days, and even in greater gains. Keep buying and personally holding physical gold and silver.

From my vantage point the judicious course right now is to reduce one's overall percentage exposure to stocks as well as one's exposure to riskier types of stocks.... Here's why.

Brexit could be the beginning of a brave new world, in which trade becomes freer and business becomes less burdened by taxes and regulations. The only politician here who is talking about such "radical" ideas is Trump, but he is gaining traction, as did the "leavers" in the UK. There is room for hope.

Today's article looks at two poor (but popular) strategies that investors employ during a crisis and one winning strategy that you can execute. Keep in mind that we'll be discussing what investors could do during a sell-off, not what to do in anticipation of a sell-off during a bull market.

As the narrative goes, either we buy into the unlimited and more or less guaranteed creation of wealth for all who follow the agreed-upon wisdom, or we reject it, and prepare for the inevitable collapse of the financial system and the value of money. The problem, however, is that both the present and the recent past are completely different from either approach BUT there is a third potential future to consider which I believe to be the most compelling. Let me explain.