From the monthly archives:

November 2009

Stock Market Trends in December 2009: What Should You Invest In At the End of the Year?

November 30, 2009

in December, Financial New Year, holidays, investing, market timing, market trends, seasonal investing, special dates, stock picks, stocks

It’s the end of November and another month has passed us by.   The seasonal correction in the stock markets never really happened this year, along with other traditional seasonal trends that failed to confirm.  Then again, this past year has been one of the more unusual for markets since the Great Depression.  For example, the [...]

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Why You’re Wrong If You Think Gold at $2000/oz Is Unlikely… or Worse, Just a Bubble

November 27, 2009 · 10 comments

in US Treasury, USD, central banks, commodities, currencies, foreign investment, forex, gold, hyperinflation, inflation, international economy, mining, precious metals, resources, wealth protection, world reserve currency

A gold tsunami is at our doorstep.  It’s not about a bubble, trade or even a wall of fear.  It might be partly some of each of those things, but that’s because it’s much, much bigger than each of those things.  And I’m no gold bug – nor do I keep a cabin hideaway full [...]

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Comparing Canada’s Big 5 Banks

November 25, 2009 · 22 comments

in Canadian, Canadian economy, banks, investing, stock picks

Many people know that financials make up about 30% of the S&P/TSX.  Many also know that Canada’s banking system was rated the safest, most stable banking system in the world during the past financial crisis (and, in fact, is still considered so).
But if you’re not Canadian and not familiar with the market, but you want [...]

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Canadian Silver Mining Stocks on the TSX

November 25, 2009 · 1 comment

in Canadian, TSX, commodities, metals, mining, precious metals, silver, stocks

There are not many large-cap or mid-cap mining companies that expressly focus on silver production alone.  Much silver production comes about as a byproduct of gold mining.  Thus it is likely that even strictly pure-gold producers will come up with some trace amounts of silver, too.
This post lists the large-cap Canadian companies that either declare [...]

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Finally Learning the Basics of Stock Option Trading

November 24, 2009 · 7 comments

in CME, VIX volatility, commodities, financial education, forex, hedging, indexes, investment tools, market timing, options, stock exchanges, stocks, technical analysis, wealth protection

One area of investor education that I’ve been putting off is learning about trading stock options online.  This is because as risky as the stock market can be if you don’t know what you’re doing, the risk associated with options is even greater if you don’t know what you’re doing.
So why bother learning then?  Because [...]

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Seasonal Investing ETF and Seasonal Investing Strategies from Brooke Thackray

November 24, 2009 · 3 comments

in Canadian, ETF(s), investment tools, market timing, news and updates, seasonal investing, special dates

Earlier this year I wrote an article explaining seasonal investing for those new to this particular stock investing strategy.  My attention is turned once again to the topic of seasonal investing now that Horizons BetaPro has launched a new seasonal investing ETF.
Moreover, the new AlphaPro Seasonal Rotation ETF (TSX: HAC) is managed by Canada’s foremost [...]

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Final Stock Market Trading Days for 2009

November 23, 2009 · 2 comments

in LSE, NYSE, TSX, financial planning, holidays, investing, market timing, special dates, stock exchanges

It’s that time of the year again and the holiday season is about to begin.  Don’t forget that the stock market takes a holiday, too.  If you’ve been meaning to place more trades this year, make sure you know your stock market holidays and early closing hours.
Be sure to check your local stock exchange, because [...]

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