How To Buy Silver: Coins, Bullion, Stock, CFDs, ETFs

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Kurt

Silver prices have taken a lot of people by surprise as it has risen considerable levels and is now a much talked about commodity, even by the financial educator  Robert Kiyosaki, who said he bought silvewr when it was about $3 an ounce.

Now, as we know it is ten times that amount.

Many speculate that silver may go up even further.

Many say that gold is like the leading precious metal that is the most popular and silver is like the next neighboring metal that is in its shadows somewhat.

Robert was saying he invests in gold, silver and oil.

So how do yo invest in silver? What are the choices? How To Buy Silver: Coins, Bullion, Stock, CFDs, ETFs

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How To Buy Or Invest In Gold

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Kurt

Gold as an investment has been gaining a lot of media attention over the last 2 years.

Finance educator Robert Kiyosaki has been also talking more about buying commodities as a hedge against the falling value of the US dollar.

Silver, oil, and even platinum have been the attention of investors interested in a good value short or long term investment.

But when it comes to investing in gold, there is more than one way, and many people get confused as to what they can do. How To Buy Or Invest In Gold 2012

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Platinum Forecast 2012: Platinum Predictions For 2012

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Kurt

According to a Wall Street Journal report:

“HSBC Cuts 2011 Platinum, Palladium Forecasts

HSBC has cut its 2011 platinum and palladium price forecasts but upped its outlook for the period from 2012 to 2018, citing expectations that the market will move from a modest surplus into deficit.

The bank raised its 2012 platinum forecast from $1,750/oz to $1,875/Oz and its 2013 forecast for the metal from $1,650/oz to $1,825/Oz. It also increased its long-term platinum price forecast for the period from 2014 to 2018 by 10.8% from $1,625/oz to $1,800/Oz.”

According to platinuminvestingnews.com: More about Platinum Forecast 2012 and Platinum Predictions

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Oil Price Forecast 2012: Oil Price Predictions

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Kurt

Oil prices are so intricately linked to the political situation in the Middle East.

According to Marco Dunand, chief executive of Mercuria Energy Trading:

“We see $100 as a floor for Brent going into next year unless OPEC decides to change their policy and supply extra barrels to the market. We anticipate a situation where the market will remain reasonably tight for a while.” Dunand said.

in a report published on liveoilprices.co.uk. This report also stated: Oil Price Forecast 2012

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Silver Prices Forecast 2012: Silver Price Predictions

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Kurt

Back in December 2010, Robert Kiyosaki is talking about the Chinese doing to protect their investments from inflation, he says silver is a smoking deal, at $15-16 an ounce.

Because of this

He said he was buying it at $3 at ounce at the time, being a commercial commodity,and is used instead of ‘hoarded” like gold is.

At once stage was cheaper, but now even more cheaper (70x instead of 50x) than gold and so represent value.

Silver Prices Forecast 2012

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What Is A CFD?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Kurt

Hi everyone,

We have a new article on what is a CFD that talks about what is contracts for difference and the differences between providers and how this really impacts your trading.

We also discuss the likely trends for 2012 in CFD trading.

Enjoy!

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Gold Forecasts 2012: Gold Price Forecast

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Kurt

The rise of gold prices from 2003 to 2008 has been phenomenal.

Ok, some dips here and there, but the overall trend is like the charts you see in those ideal bullish times for stocks.

DOW/Gold charts show the ratio of the DOW to gold prices, and if it’s going down, it means that gold is rising compared to stocks.

As of right now the gold price is around USD 1663.57 per ounce (January 17, 2012, at 6am NY time) More about gold price predictions...

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Australian Dollar Forecast: AUD USD Predictions 2012

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Kurt

According to www.theaustralian.com.au the business section, their headline reads: “Australian dollar forecast to hold above parity with US greenback in 2012″ published in December 2011.

According to their analysis, though the major Australian banks cut their interest rates twice now, the Aussie dollar still represents good value for investors.

Their comment was that the AUDUSD will finish above parity in 20012 with a “median forecast at $US1.0100″ their argument being that the mining boom in Australia will keep the Aussie dollar strong. Australian Dollar Forecast, AUDUSD Predictions

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How To Read A Prospectus IPO

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Kurt

When investing in an IPO, you will need to have a look at its prospectus for detailed information about the float or initial public offering.

The prospectus is a document that the company issues prior to a float that describes details of the company including financial data (such as assets, debts, profit and loss statements, etc) and current and future projects, details of management, the general history or background of the company, and other relevant information.

There are also details specific to the shares that are issued… How To Read A Prospectus, IPO, float

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IPO – Initial Public Offerings

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Kurt

IPOs or initial public offerings are a way of trading a stock which involves getting into the stock before the company floats.

This has become more of a trend in recent years.

Why?

Because it’s a way of trading which takes advantage of the fact that a company can be undervalued before float day.

What does this mean? ipo, ipos, floats, initial public offerings

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