Marc Faber Gold Stock Picks
Marc Faber has been bullish on precious metals for almost ten years. The author of “Tomorrow’s Gold” and the Gloom Boom Doom Report has been an outspoken critic of the expansionary monetary policies at the Federal Reserve. Faber is still bullish on gold although he is somewhat concerned that the price could fall to the $1150/oz range.
Gold Is The Safest InvestmentWhile yesterday it seemed so profitable to invest your savings into a house or just put them safely in a bank account, today, after witnessing the collapse of the real estate market and the bankruptcy of major banks, maybe you feel differently about such investments. And don’t think your bonds are safer: there is a lot of speaking among experts about a possible bond bubble, as likely to burst as the housing one.
A Troubled Time For All CurrenciesWith the global financial crisis damaging former thriving economies and with the large sovereign debts of the developed countries, there is no wonder that all currencies are having a hard time these days. Gold, a hard asset, is no longer backing them, to protect them against government manipulation and inflation. It should come as no surprise that Switzerland, among the last states to abandon the gold standard (in 1999) and its currency – the Swiss franc – are doing better than others.
How To Buy Silver Bullion Coins And BarsIf you are in the market for buying silver bullion coins, there are some very important points you need to consider before making your first silver purchase. First you must decide how many dollars that you want to convert to silver bullion, and what kind of return on your investment that you expect. Another aspect that you need to consider is the storage of the silver bullion. Will you be cutting a hole in your wall and storing it behind the family portrait or will you purchase a heavy duty safe such as one used to store valuables? Many suppliers offer storage of product purchased from them at a fee. Many people do both.
Gold As Seen by Old and Modern CivilizationThe value of gold as a currency is recognized then and now. Its being an icon of permanence and dominance is presently evident especially in today’s economic trend. The continued surging of its price and the turning of many investors to it as their safe-harbor confirms it. In the past, trading gold had always produced gains to many. At present, aside from it being considered a profitable business to a lot of companies, selling gold has also become some people’s means of procuring money they desperately need.
Is the Dollar Hitting a Low and Is Gold Peaking?There are many who love to short the dollar, no I am not one of them, but these folks have made some hefty prices over time in doing so. Likewise the introduction of more dollars and the FEDs strategies lead many to believe that the dollar is eventually doomed. Of course, one could easily say that about the Euro and the Yen as well.
What Is Scrap Gold and How to Sell ItMany people are familiar with hearing the term ‘scrap gold’ but are unsure of the actual definition of it. Scrap gold is the value which the gold is worth itself and the minimum value gold should be sold for. It is a piece of gold, for example a gold necklace, which has no worth to its owner – it may be broken, old or unwanted.
Gold ETF Investments As The Lesser Of Two Evils?Introduction to investing in Gold ETF investment vehicles, including both mutual funds and ETFs linked to mining stocks. Explores the advantages of ETFs, such as real-time quotes and options, but confesses how ETFs are based on a fixed basket of equities. Reveals insights for considering how a mining stock-based mutual fund could offer the option of active management. Yields instructive and actionable information on how ETFs might instead be traded for short-term moves. Notes how I avoid the debate between the ETFs and mutual funds by choosing my own carefully selected individual companies that end up yielding a better return with less fees.
Bullion Fund Basics Beat Bad BetsIntroduction to bullion fund investment options, including a historical review of their evolution. Explores how ETFs are used for investor convenience. Reveals insights for considering how a broad-based bullion fund could be used to grant wide exposure to various metals in one vehicle. Yields instructive and actionable information for considering two popular bullions funds, and how they weight their various metal holdings differently. Notes how the best returns are to be had through the leverage of carefully selected mining stocks.
Silver ETF Vehicles For Reduced ReturnsIntroduction to investing in Silver ETF investment vehicles, including a review of those tied to bullion and stocks. Explores the convenience of ETFs pegged to stocks, but notes how some of the stocks in the ETFs can outperform the basket of equities in it. Reveals insights for considering how a mining stock-based ETF can pin you down to stocks you may, at some point, not want to own. Yields instructive and actionable information on how mutual funds can provide some advantages, though they are held back by the common shortcomings of mutual funds. Notes how the most efficient earnings, which can outperform any ETF, can come from carefully selected individual companies.
