What are stablecoins? How many types are there? What are they used for? Can you invest in them? What is their future? This article has the answers to these 5 questions. Words: 2346

...Russia supplies more than 20 percent of the world’s high-quality nickel...[but] with Ukraine under siege, however, companies in the West are wary of buying Russian nickel and this has increased demand for nickel from everywhere else, which, in turn, has bumped up its price...and led some Americans to begin hoarding nickels. [Here's why.]

What is the relationship between precious metals and technology now, and how will it change in the future?

A definition of fiat currency and what smart investors need to know about it.

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.

A lot is happening in the cryptocurrency market these days and this article identifies all the cryptocurrency ETFs, mutual and index funds and trusts currently trading on Canadian and American exchanges with descriptions of each and links to their charts and daily pricing.

A lot is happening in the cryptocurrency market these days and what follows is a recap of some of the major developments last week and so far this week and a summary of all the cryptocurrency ETFs currently trading on Canadian and American exchanges with links to their charts and daily pricing.

China has taken an unprecedented step towards cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology and launched the world’s first government-backed cryptocurrency on November 2nd, 2021, and, if the digital yuan succeeds, and weakens the USD too much, the dollar’s status as global reserve currency could also be at stake.

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.

I don't doubt that the S&P 500 will rise to 5,000 - someday - but it just isn't likely to be this year or next. Let's logically think about this and just where the two keys to market would need to be for 5,000 to be realistic, which are earnings and the PE.