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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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