Robert Prechter's recommendations for purchasing physical precious metals:
Gold Bars – buy standard bars and store a the safest depository possible; Two options:
-Commingled – piece of paper stating ownership
-Physical bar in vault – pay storage fees (Switzerland/Australia)
Gold coins – not collectibles; buy either:
-US Gold Eagle
-S. African Krugerand
-Australian Nuggets
-Canadian Maple Leaf
Silver coins – junk silver coins (90% silver) – up to 1964
Do NOT buy gold stocks. They are paper-based assets.
Thursday, June 1, 2006
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Buying Physical Gold
Recommendations from Larry Edelson, Editor, Real Wealth Report
Consider These Core Gold Investments
Gold Bullion
One convenient vehicle is 1- and 10-ounce gold ingots. For larger purchases, think about 32.15-ounce kilo bars.
What about American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, etc.?
No, because the premium you pay for coins could cost you the equivalent of several more ounces of gold bars over time.
One other piece of advice: Pick a dependable, trustworthy dealer. Here are some dealers I like:
American Century Brokerage (800-826-8323)
Dillon Gage (800-375-4653)
Jefferson Coin and Bullion (800-593-2585)
Rare Coins of New Hampshire (800-225-7264)
Gold Funds
Consider Scudder Gold & Precious Metals (SGLDX)
Tocqueville Gold (TGLDX)
American Century Global Gold Fund (BGEIX): This no-load fund has a total expense ratio of just 0.67% (less than half the category average). Its portfolio is stuffed with gold companies, but many of them produce silver as well.
And if you want a broader stake in the resources market, consider this fund …
U.S. Global Investors Global Resources Fund (PSPFX): It is consistently one of the top-performing funds in its category, and has the flexibility to switch from energy to base metals to precious metals — whatever it thinks is hot. PSPFX gets four stars from Morningstar, has a total expense ratio of 1.3% (lower than the category average), and some of the sharpest management in the business. Given the recent pullback in natural resources, this fund is a bargain!
Consider These Core Gold Investments
Gold Bullion
One convenient vehicle is 1- and 10-ounce gold ingots. For larger purchases, think about 32.15-ounce kilo bars.
What about American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, etc.?
No, because the premium you pay for coins could cost you the equivalent of several more ounces of gold bars over time.
One other piece of advice: Pick a dependable, trustworthy dealer. Here are some dealers I like:
American Century Brokerage (800-826-8323)
Dillon Gage (800-375-4653)
Jefferson Coin and Bullion (800-593-2585)
Rare Coins of New Hampshire (800-225-7264)
Gold Funds
Consider Scudder Gold & Precious Metals (SGLDX)
Tocqueville Gold (TGLDX)
American Century Global Gold Fund (BGEIX): This no-load fund has a total expense ratio of just 0.67% (less than half the category average). Its portfolio is stuffed with gold companies, but many of them produce silver as well.
And if you want a broader stake in the resources market, consider this fund …
U.S. Global Investors Global Resources Fund (PSPFX): It is consistently one of the top-performing funds in its category, and has the flexibility to switch from energy to base metals to precious metals — whatever it thinks is hot. PSPFX gets four stars from Morningstar, has a total expense ratio of 1.3% (lower than the category average), and some of the sharpest management in the business. Given the recent pullback in natural resources, this fund is a bargain!
Monday, March 27, 2006
Oil Price Prediction With The Elliott Wave Theory - #3
The predicted price pattern of 2/7/05 has aligned very well. The price decline in October of 2004 is now labeled as the 4th wave in an overall upward trending cycle. The current forecast (below) calls for a continued surge above $75/bbl. At that point a correction should occur.
Prior prediction:
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