Asset Allocation

Investing is often described as the process of laying out money now in the expectation of receiving more money in the future. Investment possibilities are both many and varied. There are three major categories 1) currency-based investments, 2) gold bullion and 3) investment in productive assets, and it's important to understand the characteristics of each. [Let me explain the differences and why I choose the latter.] Words: 1780

Warren Buffett is a smart guy and has ascended to near immortal [status] amongst the investment community due to his superior stock picking skills and boundless wealth. [That being said,] listening to his views on portfolio management and diversification could cripple your financial health and may make him one of the most dangerous men in finance. [Let me explain.] Words: 720

Protect your money by steering clear of these 10 major investing mistakes.

Gold stocks have historically ranked among some of the most volatile asset classes - about three times that of gold bullion - but despite this volatility, our research shows that investors can use gold stocks to enhance returns without adding risk to the portfolio. [Let me explain.] Words: 560

If you don’t have dividend stocks in your portfolio, you’re making a costly mistake because the best-performing stocks over the long haul are dividend stocks. Period. Countless studies prove it, too. Don’t waste your time on Google trying to verify that claim. The evidence is right here! [Let's take a look.] Words: 620

An understanding of the current economic realities and trends suggest that it is imperative that you take steps now to prepare for the economic storm that's coming & identify which safe haven investment alternatives you should invest in to actually prosper in the years ahead. This article does just that.

These 7 immutable laws of investing ("immutable" means "not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature") will help you to avoid some of the worst mistakes, which, when made, tend to lead investors down the path of the permanent impairment of capital.

You need to stay in markets despite an impending economic collapse. [Really?! Yes, really.] Normally such an expectation would be addressed by getting out of the way of the oncoming disaster and taking ones chips off the table [but,] in this situation, there is no place to hide. Low-risk assets, like bonds and near-cash, produce little to no return...and the threat of rising interest rates and inflation make them dangerous. Higher risk assets are unavoidable, given current conditions. [Let me explain further.] Words: 830

More and more experts and non-experts are calling for the bottom in gold & silver but none can confirm it is a proven fact. Few realize how important it is to have confirmation that one’s position is correct and will be profitable. It is confirmation that gives validity to a prior market move/event. This is the theme of our analysis, today.

This year looks to be another one of increased volatility as the market see-saws in different directions. Here are three compelling reasons why 2016 may be the perfect time to add gold to your portfolio.