Many investors live by the saying – “Cash is King.” The gold sector should be no exception as those gold miners that are able to bring in positive cash flow from their operations, while at the same time using some of it towards capital expansion, are the ones that are likely to appreciate most in value and price. This could apply to the five gold stocks on our list today.

Precious metals thrive on volatility – the more uncertainty in the markets the more gains silver and gold will likely see - but how can investors make a rational decision regarding which specific stock to choose in this sector? One idea is to select those that have a positive net income. These stocks are generally safer as their costs have been normalized and are being covered by inflows of revenue and cash. The silver and gold stocks on our list today exhibit positive EPS figures, which we think will benefit its investors.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have historically been stable, income-producing investments. In the small-cap REIT space, investors might want to take a look at these financially sound REITs that should develop into income-yielding machines.

Today's infographic serves as the perfect primer for all the questions about oil that you had, yet were afraid to ask. It also illustrates the impact that unexpected geopolitical events can have on the oil price – and how this volatility can be contagious to other global markets.

We firmly believe that the precious metal prices will rise explosively from the current correction level till 2020 and will far outperform the DOW and related equity markets based on Fourier cycle analysis. As such, gold and silver ought to be the dominant asset class for astute investors right now.

If you want to buy stocks, options, mutual funds, or ETFs, you're going to have to use some sort of broker and online brokers, at least for the individual investor, are definitely the way to go. They have cheaper fees and commissions, offer analytical tools, and have made it almost too easy to buy and sell stocks. This article [presents 10 brokers that] I have either used, tried, or seriously considered myself and is intended as a jumping off point for you to do your own research and find what broker offers the best fit for your own investing style.

If we could only show you one map to explain the economy of the Middle East, it would be the map below. In one fell swoop it tells us a lot about the wealth, geopolitical influence, and natural resources of the region as well as parts of Central Asia...

I believe each of these 10 companies represent a high level of safety and the opportunity to produce above-average current dividend income and long-term dividend growth.

A study by the consulting firm McKinsey suggests that one can expect lower market returns over the next 30 years than we’ve experienced over the past 30. Does that automatically spell doom for Millennials who are investing their money? Not necessarily. Here's why.

If you tune in to your favorite popular financial 24hr media channel, it would seem that there only ten companies in the world to talk about but, as the evidence herein shows, they did not make for profitable investments. So much for chasing "hot" stocks!