Posts by Adam Baratta

June 12, 2017 |

Is Market Risk Highest Since 2008?

Stocks have been moving higher for years now, in fact it has been nearly a decade since the bull market got underway. Although it seems at times that nothing can stand in the way of higher equity prices, some investment professionals have been sounding the alarm bell. One such professional is Bill Gross, affectionately referred to as the “bond king” and manager of the Janus Henderson Global Unconstrained Bond Fund. And when Mr. Gross speaks-people listen. Mr. Gross seems to be of the opinion that... Continue Reading

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June 6, 2017 |

Is Gold the Ultimate Wealth Attractor?

Coin Collection

In a recent interview with Kitco.com, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki suggested that if you want $100,000, you need to get gold. The world-renowned author stated “If I want $10,000 a month, I hold $10,000 in gold; gold is an attractor and people need to understand that if you buy more gold, your income goes up.” That is a pretty profound statement for sure. The law of attraction is very powerful-and what better way to build your wealth than starting with a solid... Continue Reading

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May 31, 2017 |

Is Gold Setting up for a Significant Move Higher?

Rally

Although the gold market may be seeing some weakness to begin the new trading week, the yellow metal is likely just seeing some profit taking after prices hit a one month high. We have seen this song and dance before, where gold sees some moderate selling ahead of an interest rate hike only to move higher following the hike. We expect this time around to be no different, as the Fed appears ready to pull the trigger on another rate hike in mid-June. The gold... Continue Reading

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May 25, 2017 |

Who to Believe: Stocks or Bonds?

As the benchmark S&P 500 stock index flirts with recent all-time highs once again, another market is making a run higher as well-the bond market. Although stocks have a tendency to dominate the headlines and financial media, the bond market dwarfs the equities market in size. While stock investors have been able to shrug off numerous potential geopolitical issues and some weakness in economic data, bond investors appear to be of a different opinion. In fact, the bond market appears to be signaling potential trouble... Continue Reading

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May 17, 2017 |

Just another Reason to Own Gold

North Korea launched another missile over the weekend, in a defiant act that could potentially bring the U.S. and the nation one step closer to armed conflict. More on that later… Also over the weekend, an unprecedented cyberattack took place that hit over 100,000 organizations in over 150 countries. The “ransomware” attack is still spreading today, as people return to work after the weekend and are logging back onto systems. This attack got started on Friday, and it is believed to be the largest online... Continue Reading

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May 17, 2017 |

Could President Trump be the Greatest Thing Going for Gold Right Now?

Chaos is defined by Dictionary.com as “a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order.” Chaos could be one word used to describe what is being seen coming out of the highest office in the land. Chaos could be used to describe the seemingly increasing whirlwind of bad publicity and disorganization that it taking place right now within the highest levels of the U.S. Government. And some investors are paying attention… Both gold and silver are higher today as the... Continue Reading

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May 11, 2017 |

Being Led to Slaughter?

Stock markets have been back on the offensive in recent action, and could be poised for a fresh leg higher into new all-time high territory. With the S&P500 trading just shy of the 2400 level and the Nasdaq trading over 6100, you have to wonder just how high markets could get before the bottom falls out. Trading has been slow and quiet, and volatility has remained very elusive. In fact, stock market volatility as measured by the CBOE’s VIX is currently at the lowest level... Continue Reading

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May 5, 2017 |

Do Treasuries Hold the Key to Higher Gold?

US Treasury, Debt Ceiling

Although gold remains in an uptrend on the daily charts, the yellow metal has backed off some $50 per ounce from its recent highs. The gold market has been bid up in recent months on increasing geopolitical risks and other factors considered bullish for the metal. Not coincidentally, treasury yields have been rising in recent trade as the price of gold has been under some moderate pressure. Looking at the benchmark 10 year note, yields topped out shortly after the Trump election victory as the... Continue Reading

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May 1, 2017 |

Pullbacks are Great for Buying

Gold stock

The gold market is in the midst of a pullback from recent highs although the uptrend remains intact. Investors had been anxiously awaiting President Trump’s tax plans which did not seem to deliver much following the recent hype. In fact, the plans were fairly vague and will take significant time to work through. This begs the question of what could potentially be the next bullish catalyst for stocks. Earnings perhaps? A calming of geopolitical tensions? Perhaps a fiscal spending package? Although any one of these... Continue Reading

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April 25, 2017 |

The Role of Gold in an Uncertain World

Economic Indicators

Heading into the weekend, investors may be feeling a bit of angst following another terrorist attack in France ahead of the first round of French presidential elections taking place this weekend. Following this weekend’s initial round, another round of elections will take place in early May. These elections have been a major topic in financial markets for some time now, and could potentially make or break the EU as it exists today. Other elections in the region could also impact the union going forward, and... Continue Reading

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