by Wesley Crowder | Aug 4, 2016 | Precious Metals
Gold has been among the standout performers in the investment world so far this year. The precious metal has gained around 27% in 2016. It is truly impressive when you consider that the S&P 500 has only risen 4.5% for this year. Put into comparative perspective,... by Wesley Crowder | Jul 13, 2016 | Commodities, Precious Metals
With central banks gearing up to restart the proverbial money printing presses in announcements this week, investors have a new game. They are now busily front running central banks’ action in markets everywhere. This emerging news makes an even stronger case... by Wesley Crowder | Jul 6, 2016 | Precious Metals
You can not help but notice the impressive rally that gold and silver have been on in June and for most of 2016 so far. The safe haven metals have continued to enjoy widespread gains across currency markets. Investors have been hunting for safe haven hideaways as... by Wesley Crowder | Jun 9, 2016 | Precious Metals
Rare coins are an interesting choice to help diversify your portfolio. These should not be confused with gold or silver bullion holdings as they are not the same. For six good reasons, rare coins provide you with better protection than most any asset class on the... by Wesley Crowder | May 25, 2016 | Precious Metals
Sophisticated investors are familiar with the various components of the precious metals complex gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Palladium is generally the precious metal type that you hear and know least about these days. Understanding palladium is more... by Michael Panzner | Mar 7, 2016 | Commodities, Hedge Funds, Portfolio Management
Sometimes the reasons for betting on or against a certain investment seem compelling. Not only do various rationales appear supportive when viewing things from the bottom up, they are often confirmed by a top-down perspective. And yet, it is not unusual for these... by Gino D'Alessio | Feb 24, 2016 | Commodities, Portfolio Management, Precious Metals
A look at returns of best performing metals Precious and Industrial metals alike have been in a continued decline for various years now. Excess supply created by the massive rally in commodity prices that took place after the 2008 crisis. A weakened demand since the... by Michael Panzner | Feb 22, 2016 | Commodities, Portfolio Management
It is a key theme of “Good Idea, Bad Investment?”: just because a stock looks like a bargain, that doesn’t mean it is worth buying. A variety of often unexpected developments can influence its price, including macroeconomic trends; competitive,... by Renee Ann Breiten | Feb 11, 2016 | Precious Metals
Negative interest rates seem to be the new trend. The Bank of Japan just cut interest rates to NEGATIVE 0.1% for commercial banks. “This means that commercial banks will essentially be charged to keep money with the BOJ, which will hopefully serve as an additional... by Michael Panzner | Jan 18, 2016 | Commodities, Portfolio Management
One of today’s more contentious debates centers on where the U.S. economy is headed. To some, the economy remains on an upward track, despite softness in some areas. To others, activity looks to have peaked, and the Federal Reserve’s December initiation of... by Renee Ann Breiten | Dec 17, 2015 | Commodities
Oil prices hit new lows on Wednesday, dipping below $35 per barrel. The Wall Street Journal reports that the “global glut of crude” is to blame, explaining that production is high and companies in the sector are producing at full bore to maximize their revenues. To... by Renee Ann Breiten | Dec 10, 2015 | Commodities
Commodities are “dead money”, but that does not mean they cannot work for you. While it is true that the upside is limited – a bag of coffee beans will never grow into two – the costs of holding commodities can be significant depending on how you choose to invest in...
