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The “Ins” and “Outs” of Investing in Commodities

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Commodities have obvious appeal to active investors looking to generate profits from short-term price movements [but while] the volatility of this asset class is ideal for risk-tolerant individuals who actively monitor their positions…commodities may also have appeal to the long-term, buy-and-hold crowd…These potentially appealing attributes come with plenty of risk, [however, as] the path to commodity exposure is full of potential obstacles and pitfalls that can erode returns and lead to a less-than-optimal investing experience. Here are ten rules of thumb that will help you achieve a more successful experience investing in commodity markets. Words: 2871

January 23rd, 2012 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing,Oil and Gas,Other Commodities | Read More »

There is a MUCH Better Way to Own Gold Than Via ETFs and ETRs – Here’s How

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Late last year the Royal Canadian Mint intoduced an Exchange Traded Receipt (ETR) in another long line of paper-gold investments that are now trading on securities exchanges worldwide. It, like all of the other programs, comes with a slew of fees and risks. [Why not take personal physical possession of your gold or silver, store it in an allocated and secure non-government vault, be able to have any or all of it shipped to you immediately upon request - and for dramatically less than any ETF or ETR? Let me explain how easily it is to do just that.] Words: 1601

January 23rd, 2012 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing | Read More »

Before Buying a Gold-related ETF Check Out These Alternatives

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There are many legitimate reasons to trade in gold and its derivatives. Gold has been proven time and time again to be an excellent “safe haven” investment, a holding that will appreciate in value during times of economic uncertainty. As such, gold may offer some valuable hedging and diversification benefits for a long-term portfolio. A number of exchange-traded products offering exposure to gold prices but not all gold ETFs are created equal. Here’s a quick rundown of factors to consider when making an investment in a gold ETF. Words: 1268

October 13th, 2011 | Posted in Investing,Mutual/ETFunds | Read More »

Why You Should Invest in Silver and What Your Options Are

Silver is a popular investable asset, attracting investors from around the world thanks to its numerous industrial applications as well as its traditional role as a store of value and an inflation hedge. There are a number of different options for investing in silver, including exchange-traded futures contracts, stocks of companies engaged in the extraction and sale of the metal, and both physically-backed and futures-based ETFs and ETNs. Investors also have the option of buying coins or bars of the metal in order to obtain physical exposure. Let’s discuss the merits of investing in silver and review what the options are. Words: 2319

July 15th, 2011 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing | Read More »

Energize Your Portfolio With These Energy ETFs

Crude oil, natural gas, gasoline — our civilization can’t live without them. So it’s no surprise that energy exchange traded funds (ETFs) are also big business. Today I’m going to give you a brief overview of the ETFs in this sector. As you’ll see, energy is a surprisingly diverse industry. Words: 870

May 11th, 2010 | Posted in Investing,Mutual/ETFunds | Read More »

Check Out These “Hedge Funds for The Little Guy”

You’ve probably heard about hedge funds, those super-secretive private pools where millionaires stash their money. Yes, sometimes they blow up. But many hedge funds have a long history of good returns in all market conditions. They do this by combining sophisticated trading techniques with long and short positions in various markets. The problem is that the best hedge funds aren’t available to everyday investors in small amounts. Words: 1078

May 1st, 2010 | Posted in Investing,Mutual/ETFunds | Read More »

9 Ways to Invest in the S&P 500 – With a Twist

Many ETFs now present unique approaches to stock and bond investing by tweaking popular and widely-followed benchmarks. The very first ETF, the S&P 500 SPDR (SPY), remains by far the largest U.S.-listed ETF, reflecting investor familiarity with the underlying benchmark, but there are now approximately 30 other issuers now competing for a slice of this still-growing pie. Words: 789

April 29th, 2010 | Posted in Investing,Mutual/ETFunds | Read More »

5 Types of ETFs You Should Absolutely NOT Buy These Days

I usually tell you about opportunities I see in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and how you can grab them but today I want to give you a list of some ETFs I think you should absolutely NOT buy! Words: 1158

February 18th, 2010 | Posted in Investing,Mutual/ETFunds | Read More »

 

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