Pay Attention to Share Class Differences
Monday May 25, 2009
Today, I sat out on the balcony of my primary residence, overlooking the river in the forest behind my house reading through annual reports. A lot of time was ... Read More
The State Governments are Running Ponzi Schemes
Monday May 25, 2009
I am reading an article in Fortune called "The Public Pension Bomb". It points out that for "years, states nationwide have shortchanged the retirement programs that cover teachers, police, ... Read More
The Death of Buy and Hold Investing?
Tuesday May 19, 2009
Years ago, Warren Buffett remarked during a Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting that he and Charlie Munger weren't concerned about sharing their investment philosophy because when push came to shove, most ... Read More
Investing in Gold Krugerrand Coins
Monday May 18, 2009
As part of the on going series teaching you how to invest in gold bullion, this article features the first of the major world gold coins meant for precious metals ... Read More
Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins
Sunday May 17, 2009
Introduced to the world markets in 1979, Canadian gold maple leaf coins are guaranteed in purity by the Canadian Government and serve as the official gold bullion coin of the ... Read More
The Precious Metal Markets and the Credit Crisis
Wednesday May 13, 2009
Going back to the market crash in 2001, gold has apparently risen from roughly $285 per Troy ounce to nearly $1,000. Silver, in the meantime, hasn't kept pace, despite ... Read More
Using LEAPS Instead of Stock to Generate Huge Returns
Monday May 11, 2009
If you are bullish on a particular company’s stock, it is possible to structure your investment with LEAPS so that a rise of, say, 50% could translate into a 300% ... Read More
Some Banks Have Risen 200% to 300% Off Lows
Sunday May 10, 2009
This week has been marvelous for bank stocks and the market in general. For those who took advantage of the market lows in March, it is possible they have ... Read More
Interesting Note About Stock Valuations in the Financial Times
Friday May 8, 2009
The Financial Times had an interesting observation in one of its stories ... "Stocks also become incredibly cheap before major bull markets begin. Yale University Professor Robert Shiller notes that ... Read More
Long Iron Condor Option Trade
Monday May 4, 2009
Did you know there is a way to make money from a stock that trades within a specific range, while still limiting your maximum potential loss? It's a type ... Read More
The 2009 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Weekend Begins Today ...
Friday May 1, 2009
The annual Omaha adventure begins this weekend with the Borsheim's cocktail party kicking off tonight, the shareholder meeting tomorrow, and the main jewelry store gala event on Sunday. The ... Read More