At any given time, we know the international spot price for an ounce of refined gold but what about the gold an exploration or mining company has in the ground – how do we value that? We have the answer. Read on.
Read More »Check It Out: Gold Stock Manias in 79/80, 82/83 & 95/96 Saw 2,000 – 4,000% Returns – and It Could Happen Again (+5K Views)
The timing of this article may seem incongruous given the current weak performance of gold and gold stocks but that was the identical situation in each of the past manias - both the metal and the equities didn't excel until the frenzy kicked in. The following documentation (exact returns from specific companies during this era are identified) is actually a fresh reminder of why we think you should hold on to your positions – or start accumulating them, if you haven't already. (Words: 1987; Tables: 7)
Read More »Investing In Gold & Silver: Why, When, Where & How Much? (+3K Views)
Why should you invest in gold & silver? How much of your investment dollars should you allocate to them? Should it be invested in bullion, ETFs, mutual funds, individual mining/royalty stocks or warrants? This article provides the answers.
Read More »Which Gold and Silver Assets (and How Much) Should You Own? (+5K Views)
It is no longer a matter of whether or not you should buy gold and/or silver but, rather, which type of investment(s) and how much. You don't need a lot but you do need some - and here's a primer on just what type of investment vehicles are available and recommendations on just how much you should buy. Words: 1086
Read More »How Have Gold/Silver Mining Stocks Performed Compared To Gold Over Past 20 Years?
To protect one's wealth against risks one must own physical gold. Acquiring gold mining shares...[instead]would be a mistake. This article proves that contention.
Read More »What to Look for When Considering Which Gold Mining Companies to Buy (+6K Views)
While investing in gold mining companies is not quite as simple as novices to this sector might at first conclude, neither is it so overwhelmingly complicated as to make these companies inaccessible to individual, retail investors. Below are a number of things to look for when considering an investment in such companies. Words: 2745
Read More »100% of My Portfolio Continues To Be Invested In Natural Resources – Here’s Why (+4K Views)
I put almost all of my eggs in one basket - precious metals, energy and agriculture - with the bulk being in precious metals 10 years ago. These investments are diversified only in that they span physical, geography and company size. What I did has stood the test of time and, I expect, will hold me in good stead whatever happens in the years to come. Let me explain why I thought it was a good idea back then and still think it is today.
Read More »Analysts’ Consensus Picks for Most Promising Gold Mining, Silver Mining & PM Streaming Companies (+2K Views)
We have been following analyst predictions for gold & silver mining stocks and precious metals streaming companies on Yahoo.com for some time now. In this article we document their current consensus price targets and take note of recent target changes where applicable.
Read More »Gold Miners Have Hit Rock Bottom! Now’s the Ultimate Buying Opportunity (+2K Views)
Looking at the recent Gold Miners price action and crash-like conditions, I cannot hide my excitement. As we judge the recent cyclical bear market within the longer term secular uptrend, we can see that Gold Miners are becoming very attractive. Whether it is the technically oversold levels that only occur a handful of times over a generation, the rock bottom valuations on nominal or relative basis, or the extreme sentiment that the overall sector is going through, all of these indicators point to one conclusion: we are fast approaching a major buying opportunity. [I support that contention below with the use of 8 charts and a full explanation of each.] Words: 1133; Charts: 8
Read More »Gold & Silver Are Nowhere Close to Bubble Territory – Here Are 5 Reason Why
While the debate rages on about whether or not gold/silver are in some kind of investment bubble, the facts completely obliterate any possible argument supporting the "bubble" thesis. [Here they are.] Words: 585
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