Here is a great quote, attributed to George Bernard Shaw, the Irish playwright and a co-founder of the London School of Economics. “You have a choice between the natural stability of gold and the honesty and intelligence of the members of government. And with all due respect to those gentlemen, I advise you, as long …
Since December 7th, gold prices seem to have been spluttering up and down, with a bit of a downward trend. Buyers with a delicate constitution might be fretting right now, and biting their fingernails. But they shouldn’t be. Gold has had another stellar performance this year, increasing in value by 27%. Do you have any …
People who own gold and people who invest in the stock market have fundamentally different goals. Gold owners are protecting a proportion of their wealth in a form that is physical, in their possession, and will always hold value. Investors put money into stocks and bonds in the hope of making big profits. But here …
Do you think the big banks have your interests at heart? Do you think the investment managers on Wall Street lie awake at night, worrying about how best to grow your family’s hard-earned savings? Do you think the government is focused on protecting the wealth of every hard-working man and woman in the country? Not …
Gold buyers and gold owners love gold. But traditional investors? Not so much. Here are three reasons why not. 1. Gold doesn’t pay a dividend. Many stock investments, in addition to offering capital growth, also often annual dividends. In fact, many investors seek out those companies which consistently pay dividends to their investors. Even when …