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?... »
Gold Mining Stocks: Pros and Cons
March 10 2015
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 2008, when stock exchanges collapsed worldwide.”... »
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... »
Olav Dirkmaat
The Last Time Corporate Earnings Declined, This Happened
February 9 2015
Many people believe that the U.S. economy is recovering. But what if the opposite is true? What if the U.S. economy will be hit by a new recession sooner rather than later? A recession will have major, negative consequences for your financial wealth. This week, I have three graphs in store for you. Just to give you an idea: we are talking about an outright (financial) hurricane warning.... »
Olav Dirkmaat
