Last Thursday, the Federal Reserve published the minutes of their latest meeting. These minutes are a careful exercise in ‘copying and pasting;’ only a few words are changed or deleted each time. Last week the market was obsessed with one single word, waiting anxiously whether or not it would be removed.... »
How a Single Word by Yellen Unleashed the Largest Volatility in 20 Years and What It Means for Your Pension
March 23 2015
Olav Dirkmaat
Gold Mining Stocks: Pros and Cons
March 10 2015
The question that just keeps coming back; should I invest in (physical) gold or gold mining stocks? Which option is better? What are the pros and cons of investing in gold mining stocks?... »
Olav Dirkmaat
You Have Been Warned! "Nobody Expects a Disaster Similar to 2008 to Happen"
March 2 2015
Former baseball player Yogi Berra was right when he said: “It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” That is why I smiled from ear to ear when I read the following sentence in the Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad: “In the short term, nobody expects a disaster similar to... »
Olav Dirkmaat
How Do You Protect Your Wealth Against a Greek Doomsday Scenario?
February 23 2015
I still suspect, like the market does, that a last-minute agreement will be reached between the new Greek government and the Eurogroup. However, every passing minute also means that a potential failure may very well lead to a definitive Grexit. If anything goes wrong, it will be too late to smooth out the differences. The Greek government will run out of liquid funds in about a week. ... »
Olav Dirkmaat
