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White Paper: Preserving Wealth With Precious Metals
Financial assets will continue to lose purchasing power in this environment, but gold and precious metals will hold theirs because they are a proven hedge against an investor's two worst enemies -- inflation and economic turmoil.
Should You Be Swayed By All The Gold Hype?
It seems that investors are being bombarded by the new "gold rush" from all quarters. You can get "buy gold" advice on TV from a former head of the U.S. Mint as well as from a former key figure in the Watergate break in.
Precious Metals Investing: Bullion Vs. Mining Stocks
Many investors believe their portfolios have exposure to gold and precious metals because they hold stocks in mining companies. Bullion and mining stocks should be viewed as two different investments. But as a safe haven, no gold or silver or platinum mining stock (or even an ETF) compares with actual physical bullion. Let's examine why physical bullion is the superior investment to mining stocks for long-term investors.
Investing In Commodities: Emerging Markets Provide Growth
Investors are more than ever keeping an eye out for investment opportunities in commodities and for good reason. There is tremendous demand from emerging market economies. In fact countries like China are fueling their engines for growth as they generate increased demand for commodities.
Private Equity Investors Continue To Seek Out Emerging Market Firms
Now comes words that well-known private equity firm, The Carlyle Group, has successfully closed its fourth Asian growth capital fund, Carlyle Asia Growth Partners IV (CAGPIV). This is a fund which invests in high growth private companies with strong local management and leading market positions in China, India, Korea and other key Asian markets.
Managing Wealth During Bear Markets
One way that you can adapt to the current downturn is through the world of managed futures. While this industry is still relatively young compared to the securities markets, some of the world's largest pensions and institutions-like CALPERS and Hermes UK-have already allocated funds to this sector. Many high net worth investors are also taking a look.
'Distressed Investing' Can Yield Healthy Returns for Savvy Backers
Investing in underperforming companies can be lucrative for those who know what to look for and how to execute. Investors should ascertain that a company can be turned around, buy it at the right price, know how to fix the problems, avoid spending money on past sins, and sell at increased value.
Energy Stocks: The Only Way to Make Any Money
With a clear understanding of the impending energy crisis, and a realistic grasp of our options going forward, investing in energy and other commodities is a no-brainer. Here are some of the best bets in energy investing.
Gold May Glitter, But It Doesn't Stack Up As a Long-term Investment
Gold prices tend to ride a wave of investor emotion, says noted economist Jeremy Siegel. Investors and speculators have bid gold prices up over the past year because they consider it a safe haven amid worries about the credit crunch, slowing economy, rising inflation and stock market volatility. "Once the fears are past, gold goes back down."
Timberland: Wealth Emerges From the Forest
Billions of dollars have been invested in timberland by institutional and high-net worth investors over the past 20 years. By some measures, returns have outpaced stocks and other financial assets.
Forget Those Big Deals (and Headlines): Private Equity Firms Are Shopping the Middle Market
With a slowing economy and fear-inducing headlines popping up every day, there's still one ray of light-the middle market. Find out why in this insightful exploration into the world of $500 million to $1 billion deals.
Brazilian Real Estate Is Having a Ball
Brazil's real estate market, awakened from its lethargy in mid-2005, has continued to grow, fed by the country's economic and political stability, the powerful reduction in interest rates, and the measures taken by the Lula government to provide incentives for civil construction and home buying.
The Case for Alternative Investments in Your Portfolio
Why ignore the chance to manage risk and earn higher returns?
Why Commodities Make Sense Now
Commodities should have a place in an investor's portfolio. It is no longer simply a matter of whether or not you believe that we are in a bull market or a bubble, but it is a matter of properly diversifying your investments. While diversification might not seem as important when most every investment is going up, it becomes increasingly important during times of economic uncertainty.
Commodities Benefiting from Market Swings
Commodities appear to have gotten a boost from market gyrations and the credit crunch, as money normally earmarked for high-yield bonds and structured credit sought out new investment vehicles.
Alternative Investments: Can Gold Climb to $1,000?
You be the judge if the precious metal will rise and shine.
Investors Cautioned on "New Gold Rush"
Preserving the Value of Your Art Collection: Tips for Effective Art Succession Planning
Failure to plan for these assets during your lifetime can prove costly.
Art vs Stocks and Bonds: The Investment Potential of American Art
Given the current volatile stock market, investors are turning towards alternative investments including commodities, hedge funds, etc. Research by two professors of New York University's Stern School of Business makes a case for yet another alternative: the fine arts.
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