GDXJ Junior Gold Miner ETF: The Devil is in the Details
May 4, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
I had previously expressed personal interest in buying into this fund – as a relatively “safe” and diversified investment (within this sector). However, should the fund managers choose to invest heavily into derivative investments, the actual holdings of mining equities could be limited, and thus not offer an amount of diversification to justify experienced investors into putting money in this fund – and certainly the “safety” I had hoped for is also not present. Words: 868
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9 Things to Look for When Choosing a Junior Mining Company to Invest In
March 5, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
In mining exploration, an “anomaly” is a geological formation that might attract a prospector’s interest. However, one rule of thumb is that you have to look at 1,000 anomalies to find one prospect and fewer than one prospect in a thousand turns into a mine. In other words, finding a mine is a million-to-one shot and that is one reason why junior mining stocks are highly speculative. Another reason is that it’s much easier to launch and promote one of these stocks than it is to build a profitable business. So junior mines attract more than their share of unscrupulous operators and stock promoters. Words: 504
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The ‘Why’, ‘How’, ‘Where’ and ‘When’ of Investing in Gold and Silver
March 2, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Focusing a significant portion of one’s portfolio into the precious metals sector provides a realistic strategy for small investors to protect themselves – versus the option of leaping from sector-to-sector as various crises unfold in the years ahead. As with all investment cycles, those who engage in such preparation first will be amongst those who benefit most from this strategy. Words: 1407
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Why I’m Not that Big on Gold
January 27, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
When you’re talking to a gold bug it is much like arguing with a priest about religion — it is a daunting task but to my gold bug friends here again is why I’m not that big on gold. Words: 725
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Junior Gold Miners and the Magic of Leverage
January 15, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
All investors need to have significant protection from the economic turbulence which is certain to lie ahead of us, through purchasing gold and/or silver bullion. However, do not forget that it is the gold and silver producers which offer the greatest potential in surviving (and hopefully thriving) in these challenging times. Words: 1108
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Aden Sisters’ $5,800 Gold Projection Suggests Potential 5000% Gains for Junior Equities
January 9, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
The leverage of gold mining shares over the price performance of gold itself and the added leverage of the warrants of such companies over the stock price performance supports the possibility of amazing gains for the right warrants of the right junior miners. Words: 1106
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