
One of the things we look for in the markets is anomalies or disconnects from historical tendencies that signal some element of a traditional relationship between two things is changing or has changed. Often, the relationship is eventually returned to “normal”, meaning money can be made if an investor is on the right side of the trade. Other times, the relationship has been fundamentally altered in some way, so understanding the reasons behind the shift can become a source of opportunity, since it can either provide understanding about relevant long-term trends or signal a shift in an existing one. [Such being the case let's take a look at] the ratio between natural gas and crude oil [and determine how best to play this investment opportunity.] Words: 1069
November 6th, 2011 | Posted in Investing,Oil and Gas | Read More »

Have you been wondering how commodities will fare in November? [Below is a chart of] how select commodities performed in the past 25 Novembers (since 1986). Words: 489
October 25th, 2011 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing,Oil and Gas,Other Commodities | Read More »
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 »
Inflation lurks in the shadows. It destroys value by gradually eroding real returns over time. It is financial death by a thousand cuts. Investors too often look at “the numbers” in their portfolio without asking what those numbers can actually buy over time. It’s a classic mistake that John Maynard Keynes termed “money illusion.” Words: 1335
April 4th, 2010 | Posted in Economy,Inflation/Deflation | Read More »
10 questions to ask before deciding whether or not to invest in an oil or gas company. Words: 820
January 19th, 2010 | Posted in Oil and Gas | Read More »