Some analysts and commentators are warning that this year (2012) could match or surpass the dire conditions experienced in 2008 with the promise of more turbulence from the Eurozone, further political wrangles over dealing with the U.S. budget deficit and a potential host of problems in emerging market countries such as a possible Chinese banking and real estate crash. [While you] should fear plummeting stock markets…there are actually some interesting ways to play the downside or hedge your portfolio. [Let me explain.] Words: 990
February 7th, 2012 | Posted in Asset Allocation,Investing,Warrants / LEAPS / Options | Read More »
The term “derivative” has become a dirty, if not evil word. So much of what ails our global financial system has been laid-at-the-feet of this misunderstood, mischaracterized term – derivatives. The purpose of this paper is to outline the origin, growth and ultimately the corruption of the derivatives market – and explain how something originally designed to provide economic utility has morphed into a tool of abusive, manipulative economic tyranny. Words: 3355
January 10th, 2012 | Posted in Debts/Deficits,Economy | Read More »
With all the interest in physical gold, silver and other commodities these days, and the large/mid-cap companies who mine the metals and the juniors who are exploring for them, it begs the question: “Why is no one writing about the merits of investing in the long-term warrants associated with a few of those companies?” Merits? Absolutely! Here is a primer on virtually all that you need to know about warrants and how to invest in them for major profits. Words: 3278
November 26th, 2011 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing,Warrants / LEAPS / Options | Read More »
Whilst it is true, more often than not, that mining stocks move in the same direction as gold [and historically outperform that of the physical metal based on their better beta statistics] there are periods where this relationship does not hold. That is one of the reasons we currently have no interest in trading or investing in mining stocks. Why form a bullish view on gold and buy mining stocks based on this view, only to see gold rise and mining stocks fall? [Instead,]… our preferred strategy to optimize and maximize potential profits… is using options that are directed based on the price of gold with no other factors influencing their performance. [Let us explain why.] Words: 1235
November 17th, 2011 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing,Warrants / LEAPS / Options | Read More »
Mark Spitznagel…warned the other day that the S&P 500 could lose 40% of its value in the next couple of years. So what black swan event could cause the S&P 500 to drop down to 760? [Let's take a closer look.] Words: 856
June 11th, 2011 | Posted in Investing,Stock Indices | Read More »
With bullish analysts predicting the S&P 500 index will finish above 1500 this year the recent pullback may [well be] be just a blip. On the other hand, here are seven reasons U.S. indicies could lose 20% or more in the next two months. Words: 719
May 22nd, 2011 | Posted in Investing,Stock Indices | Read More »
In order to successfully identify bubbles and profit from them, one needs to know the tipping point at which a bubble [in this case a silver bubble] is unsustainable and begins to breakdown…This article focuses on just one of a myriad of factors that determine when a bubble may pop – momentum – and addresses what trading strategies may be suited to the situation. [Let me go on.] Words: 1475
April 28th, 2011 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing | Read More »
Investors are always looking for ways to maximize their gains and warrants, options and LEAPS are a good way to do just that. These investment vehicles are very similar to each other except for issue of time. [Let me explain.] Words: 752
September 30th, 2010 | Posted in Warrants / LEAPS / Options | Read More »
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
May 4th, 2010 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Mutual/ETFunds | Read More »
Stock market can go down as well as up but I have some good news on how you can actually protect yourself from losses while making money if the markets plummet! Words: 701
March 25th, 2010 | Posted in Investing,Mutual/ETFunds | Read More »
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