Investing

An alternative investments is an investment that falls outside the conventional categories of cash, stocks and bonds. [Here's how they work, the various types, their risks and their advantages.] 

Some investors might not be aware that SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) does not, in ordinary circumstances, allow for the redemption of physical gold while the Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) has the unique property of allowing investors to trade in their shares for physical gold deliveries. This article takes a look at the performance, liquidity and purpose of each to determine which is best under which circumstances.

I believe the SMART stocks should be cornerstones of a portfolio exposed to the rising digital economy we live in. An economy driven by data, digital payments, targeted advertising, streaming and new social interaction at your fingertips.

At any given time, we know the international spot price for an ounce of refined gold but what about the gold an exploration or mining company has in the ground – how do we value that? We have the answer. Read on.

This is likely still a great time to own risk assets like stocks, commodities, digital assets, and other investment vehicles that should outperform negative-yielding inflation-adjusted bonds and other stagnant growth instruments.

Inflation might be transitory, it might also be here to stay so make sure your portfolio is ready for whatever happens.

Inflation expectations for the U.S. are at their highest in a decade...Here is how to position your portfolio for inflation.

We are at the end of the most remarkable period in history in regards to money, investments and the economy and also reaching social, moral, and political low points in history.

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 is no one writing about the merits of investing in the long-term warrants associated with a few of those companies?” Merits? Absolutely! Here is a primer on virtually all that you need to know about warrants and how to invest in them for major profits.

How do you square a long-term “bearish” outlook on future returns with a short-term “bullish” bias when virtually every measure of fundamental analysis suggests the markets are very expensive? Here's how!