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As I see it, worsening financial crises lead initially to lower gold prices which are followed by some form of government intervention to alleviate the crises and that action, in turn, eventually results in renewed appreciation in the price of gold. The basic steps in such a transition are really quite straightforward. Let me explain. Words: 686

Daily and monthly gyrations in the price of gold are nothing to fret over...The price will recover and, in time, fetch new highs...Here’s proof. Words: 264

Gold is in the bump phase of a seven-year Bump-and-Run Reversal Top pattern which typically occurs when excessive speculation drives prices up steeply, and is now at a critical juncture which could change the long-term trend of gold. Silver is already in the run phase which does not bode well for its future price. Let me explain. Words: 743

The current volatility in the precious metals market doesn't necessarily indicate a change in secular direction. [In fact,] if today's gold price was to rise by the same degree over the next 14 months [as it did from the beginning of 1979 into 1980, it would hit $4294/ozt. by Jan 2013! Let me explain.] Words: 420

With a tsunami of interest in the future prospects of gold and silver mining companies (and their stock prices as a result) I have been asked to publish an updated version of my one-of-a-kind proprietary index of commodity-related companies with long-term warrants (CCWI) and its sub-category of just gold and silver companies with long-term warrants (GSWI). This article gives you some insights into the 'secret world' of warrants and slices and dices the make-up of both indices identifying the constituents of each for your edification. Words: 1184

After a very turbulent year, silver now looks set to take off again. The best entry point of the last 5 years was in 2008... and currently we are in a similar situation, which means that silver...is ready for take-off. In this article I will tell you why I think [that is the case illustrating my views with the use of 7 charts. Words: 1200

When real estate is "cheap" and gold is "expensive", relative to their long-term averages and each other, real estate is likely to powerfully outperform gold as an investment and inflation hedge over the long term, all else being equal. [That being said, however,] what exactly is "cheap" and what is "expensive"? Answering that question is where the Gold / Housing ratio comes into play. [Let's take a look at it and determine whether gold or real estate is a buy at the current time.] Words: 3516

Psychologists tell us that there are five stages of grief over loss of whatever kind, usually death, or breaking up with a loved one, which are: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. I've applied these to the loss of the dollar, as I see most people today are still stuck in denial, and here's how to deal with that. Words: 1100

Governments make fruitless effort to retain control over deteriorating real growth and rising unemployment by having their central banks print more and more money, risking a hyperinflationary depression (stagflation at best). The only respite for many investors is gold.

If you want to be a successful investor, you need to know what you're doing...To really figure out what's going on in the markets, investors have to read, read and then read some more. Here are five of the best investing-related websites to get you started. Words: 900