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alternative investments, Bitcoin, Gold, In the news

As Bitcoin Soars to New Highs, Ransom Ware Hijackers Hold the World’s Computers Hostage for Bitcoin Payments

This past week saw the world’s most devastating and far-reaching cyber attack on computers across three quarters of the nations of the world (so far). A flaw in Microsoft’s various operating systems made it possible for the ransom hijackers to lock…

David Crowder
May 15, 2017

Gold, In the news

French Centrist Macron Wins Presidential Election while PM May Wins Britain’s Local Elections

This past week saw French Presidential centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron match the predictions of the final polls in the presidential election to win the vote as the next president of the Fifth Republic of France. He inherits a nation bitterly…

David Crowder
May 8, 2017

alternative investments, Bitcoin, Investing, IRA, reviews

Considering Bitcoin for your IRA or 401k? Read this first.

What Exactly is Bitcoin? Bitcoin (or BTC) refers to the now world-famous digital currency which was created in 2009. Digital currencies are commonly referred to as “cryptocurrencies.” Bitcoin was the first-ever cryptocurrency. It was developed by Satoshi Nakamoto, an anonymous…

David Crowder
March 23, 2017

Gold

Gold Outperforms Traditional Asset Classes During Market Crisis Periods

Gold, is considered by many, to be a hard asset that can be used as a long-term investment vehicle and will help you avoid the rapid devaluation of your portfolio during times of market turbulence. Gold is looked at by…

David Crowder
February 14, 2017

Gold, In the news

Currency and Trade Battle Lines Being Drawn as Germany Strikes Back

A new transatlantic rivalry replaced the traditional cross ocean alliance this past week as the still-new American President Donald Trump accused the European Union and especially Germany of manipulating their currency to keep it artificially depressed against the U.S. dollar.…

David Crowder
February 6, 2017

Gold

Gold Still Glitters For Many World Leaders

Legendary Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortes once said, “We Spaniards know a sickness of the heart that only gold can cure.” It was not only the Spanish leaders with a lust for gold. Today’s leading nations and world leaders still collect…

David Crowder
January 24, 2017

Gold

Does gold make sense in an IRA? This deep study aims to answer that question.

NOTE ABOUT THIS STUDY: we commissioned a 3rd party investment research firm, Beta Capital LLC, to conduct a thorough study on whether gold makes sense in an IRA. The firm looked into three different gold allocations (5%, 10% and 25%)…

Tony Termini
December 4, 2016
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Gold

Economic Weakness Shown In Declining U.S. Profits and Renewed Global Stimulus

In only one unassuming weekend in the middle of July you saw how quickly geopolitical events can spiral out of control. July 15-17 witnessed a severe and bloody terrorist attack in Nice, France and a substantial but ultimately failed coup against…

David Crowder
July 18, 2016

Gold, In the news

Puerto Rican Default, Plunging Sovereign Yields, and Brexit Fallout Creating Perfect Storm for Gold

Just as the initial reaction from the shock Brexit leave vote started to cool off, another familiar old spectre has raised its head to threaten American and potentially global financial markets. This is the rapidly deteriorating financial position and ongoing bond defaults in…

David Crowder
July 4, 2016

Gold

Global Implications from the Shocking Brexit Leave Vote

The day of Brexit finally dawned last week, and the results were anything but expected. By more than a million extra votes, British citizens and residents chose to say farewell to the EU. The repercussions of this monumental choice have…

David Crowder
June 27, 2016

Gold

Potential for Brexit Threatening to Derail the Global Economy

This is the last week of the Brexit debates before the long awaited referendum finally happens. Polls still show the two camps for leave and remain at neck and neck. If the leave camp does manage to edge out even…

David Crowder
June 22, 2016

Gold

Brexit Fears Raining on the Fed’s Interest Rate Parade

The first weeks of June have proven it is too early to count gold out of its long term bull market. This week, gold prices continued their relentless recovery and reached as high as $1,287 per ounce. The reasons for…

David Crowder
June 14, 2016

Gold

Appearance of Inflation and Higher Oil Prices Limiting Declines in Gold Prices

The Federal Reserve Sabre Rattling for an Interest Rate Hike Continues Inflation fears appear to have finally goaded the Fed towards action for upcoming interest rate meetings. The signs are everywhere. Oil has notched its longest string of monthly gains…

David Crowder
May 31, 2016

Gold

Gold Enjoys Best Quarter in 30 years on QE and U.S. Interest Rate Prospects

Despite the fact that plenty of investment banks had lined up against gold’s prospects over the past months, gold managed to post its best quarter in thirty years for the first three months of 2016. Gold prices roared 16% higher…

David Crowder
May 12, 2016

general, Gold, Investing

Stock Market Expected Returns Reduced: Gold Looking More Attractive

Stocks have had an amazing rally since they bottomed out in March 2009 at 735. Over the next 6 years, the S&P 500 reached a new high in May 2015 at 2107, which represented an 186% increase from trough to…

Gino D'Alessio
March 25, 2016

general, Gold, Investing

Is the “Crowd” too Bearish?

In light of recent market turbulence, one question investors might naturally be thinking about is how concerned should they be? Before answering, it is worth considering two things that old Wall Street hands try to keep in mind. The first is the fact that…

Michael Panzner
February 22, 2016

Commodities, general, Gold, Investing

Gold Breaks Bear Trend As Fears Grow Of Stock Market Rout

Gold makes strong start to the year Gold has put on a great rally since the beginning of the year after having reached a most recent low at the beginning of December last year. Since its close on December 31st…

Gino D'Alessio
February 17, 2016

general, Gold, Investing, Silver

What’s Next for Gold?

Gold has gained more than 15% to just over $1,200 an ounce since hitting multi-year lows in December. The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) has fared even better, rallying roughly 40% over the span. The question now, of course,…

Michael Panzner
February 15, 2016

Federal Reserve, Gold, In the news, Investing

Despite Recent Strength, Bonds Remain Vulnerable

A number of fixed-income markets have been on a tear in recent weeks. Treasurys, for example, have rallied sharply, pushing yields lower across the board. So, too, have some municipal and higher-rated corporate bonds. Does that mean what I argued…

Michael Panzner
February 8, 2016

alternative investments, Gold, Investing, Silver

Gold: What the Future Demands

Precious metals are generally seen as a store of value, a hedge against inflation and a safe haven during times of trouble. As such, they are an important defense against threats that are known or seem imminent. However, gold, silver and platinum can also…

Michael Panzner
February 1, 2016