Comments on: How to Make Money in Gold

By: Stephen Davis

Stephen Davis — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:35:56 +0000

This is great work. It is another example of people getting in too late. By the time you hear it is great, it is over.

I actually consider stocks speculative too.

By: Chad Smith

Chad Smith — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:03:05 +0000

Really enjoyed the analysis. Speculating often results in a really great fake-out unless you can pinpoint the perfect time to exit. Here’s another commentary on the prospects of investing in gold…

Five Ways to Beat the Gold Rush http://bit.ly/4fbm0M

By: Neal

Neal — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:09:29 +0000

Monevator,

It’s my nefarious way of keeping you reading (or an error)…..you guess which… he he he

By: Monevator

Monevator — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:23:00 +0000

Great article. Couldn’t have said it better myself – and I know because I’ve tried!

One point though – your post slug says ’4′ reasons… what are you keeping from us Neal?

By: Neal

Neal — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:07:30 +0000

Right Money Energy…..I agree completely. But still, if I can buy “insurance” that also pays dividends or rent, doesn’t that make sense to consider?

By: MoneyEnergy

MoneyEnergy — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:52:10 +0000

Great article. Everyone’s made all the important points here already. Gold doesn’t have to be an investment (as you said, it doesn’t even pay dividends!) – but it can be bought as insurance.

Just as we don’t make money from our insurance policies, we don’t “make money” from gold, but it’s still there for those “in case” scenarios.

And you’re right, US stocks are not the only game in town – there are many ways to play the coming inflationary cycle!

By: Gary Seidler

Gary Seidler — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:07:55 +0000

Neal,
thanks; very helpful. l finally have a well thought out answer to the oft-asked question –
“Dad, why have you not invested in gold?”.
l am sharing your thoughts with both my sons
and know they will value your balanced insights.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:41:10 +0000

Neal, great stuff. I like your view point. There are some mega bulls out there, including Jim Rogers (Investment biker author, and ex hedge fund manager) is talking about $2,000 gold. He’s a funny guy who spoke at our investment conference in March this year.

When things are on fire, like the stock markets and gold now, there’s always a beautiful pile on. It’s just about getting out before the herd does that matters.

Thank goodness the bull market is back!

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:23:21 +0000

Another reason — check out the commissions on buying bullion. I have seen them as high as 50%. TRY, just TRY to find someone to sell you gold bullion for $1,050 an ounce. DCA into gold and you’ll lose your shirt in commissions.

By: Neal

Neal — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:41:22 +0000

Thanks …..

Matt J and ERS,

Wouldn’t real estate also serve as a hedge against a collapsing $$? Maybe not quite as well but given the uncertainty on both sides, and given the lower prices of real estate, doesn’t that look more attractive to you?