With stock options:

• “in the money” refers to an options contract that has intrinsic value
• “out of the money” refers to an options contract that has no intrinsic value

Example 1 - Calls:  If you purchase a call option Read the full story

I’ve been quite bullish on gold since 2001.  Rising currency instability has boosted gold’s attractiveness as a monetary reserve asset.  I predicted that gold would hit $1,200 per ounce by the end of 2009 and that prediction came to fruition yesterday. Read the full story

I’m extremely bullish on the commodities sector and expect commodity prices to be driven much higher due to increasing demand and a weakening dollar.

The global economy is certainly showing signs of recovery. Many western nations have emerged from the recession already. The U.S. just reported positive GDP growth for the third quarter. An increase in economic activity is coming which will lead to a substantial increase in demand for commodities like oil, copper, grains, etc. Read the full story

I’ve been bullish on the BRIC counties for some time. In fact, my recommended positions on the BRICs have been running higher ever since we published them for Investor’s Daily Edge readers on April 9^th of this year. Read the full story

30 year mortgage rates are currently at 5.06% and it’s a good idea to lock in that low rate if you have a higher rate or a variable rate mortgage.  Read the full story

Agriculture prices lagged behind the recent broad commodity rally this year.  But now, agriculture prices are just starting to rally higher.  Read the full story

Last Sunday, the leaders of 10 South East Asian nations met at a two day long regional summit.  Some of the nations attending included Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, India, China and Japan.  They talked about a plan to form a European Union style trade bloc across Asia.  Read the full story

Gold is currently at $1,035 per ounce as I pen this article. 

How high will gold go?

I’m still very bullish on gold.  My target is $1,200 per ounce before the end of the year.  Gold prices will rise for several reasons including: Read the full story

My shower sprung a leak which resulted in a big demolition job and bathroom remodel.  I had to drop $5 grand because my tile grout leaked.  Read the full story

Many real estate experts think the housing market is starting to stabilize.

Should we run out and buy all the real estate we can get our hands on? Or will real estate prices head even lower? Read the full story