Here's What the Next Gold Bull Market Will Look Like
Jeff ClarkThe percentage gains from prior gold bull markets applied to current gold stocks shows enormous profit potential is ahead.
Jeff Clark
Having worked on his family’s gold claims in California and Arizona, as well as a mine in a place to remain nameless, these days Jeff Clark focuses on following some of the most successful miners in the world. Jeff’s research and writing skills are also utilized in his role as editor and one of the primary writers of Casey's Gold & Resource Report. Whether it is researching new companies to recommend, analyzing the big trend in gold, or looking for other safe and profitable ways to capitalize on the bull market, Jeff is devoted to making Casey's Gold & Resource Report the best precious metals newsletter for the prudent investor. He coordinates the efforts among the research and writing team, ensuring that whatever is happening in the gold and silver market doesn’t escape coverage.
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History Shows A Gold Bull Market Is Fast Approaching
Jeff ClarkChanges on the horizon will transform the gold market from flat and listless to exciting and profitable.
The Next Gold Bull Market Starts Before October
Jeff ClarkA major event will take place this October and could impact gold. And my bet with Harry Dent is live!
Buy Silver or You Will Die!
Jeff ClarkSilver is vital to human existence. Check out the new way we intend to profit.
These Three Developments Say New Mine Supply Is Peaking
Jeff ClarkThis three-headed monster has long-term implications for the gold market--and gold investors.
Why Aren't These Investors Worried About The Gold Price?
Jeff ClarkWhy some gold investors are confident about gold's future--and how you can be, too.
Reality Always Wins… But Never on Schedule
Jeff ClarkIt's possible not only to recover from a severe correction but to come out way ahead.
Why You Should Listen to This Man About Gold
Jeff ClarkWatching and following an industry's most successful players can pay off very well for investors.
What Top Hedge Fund Managers Really Think About Gold
Jeff ClarkJeff Clark interviews several top hedge fund managers for quick summaries on their thoughts on gold.
Dear Harry Dent: Wanna Bet?
Jeff ClarkJeff Clark takes on Harry Dent's predictions of gold dropping to $250 in the next 5-8 years.
2015 Outlook: What You Really Need to Know
Jeff ClarkPrecious metals have started the year with a strong rally, here's our take on what happens next.
Gold Was Up 73% Last Year!
Jeff ClarkThere are lessons for us all in the way gold helped savvy Russians mitigate the crisis in their economy and currency last year.
Top 7 Reasons I'm Buying Silver Now
Jeff ClarkJeff Clark explains the seven reasons why it's time to buy silver today.
The Single Most Important Strategy Most Investors Ignore
Jeff ClarkJeff Clark explains to skeptics why international diversification is so important.
The Only PGM Stock You Should Buy
Jeff ClarkThere is only one company's stock we're willing to recommend in the platinum-palladium space.
The Birth of a New Bull Market
Jeff ClarkThe PGM market is teetering on the edge of a serious supply crunch—more than enough reason to diversify into these “other” precious metals now.
Time to Admit That Gold Peaked in 2011?
Jeff ClarkAccording to some analysts, on an inflation-adjusted basis, gold has already matched its 1980s peak—but is that really true?
Listen, Silver: We Need to Talk
Jeff ClarkWill “the other monetary metal” be stuck in the doldrums forever?
Inflation Is Coming, What to Do—NOW
Jeff ClarkWhen things get dicey in a country, citizens turn to traditional inflation hedges.
Gold Is Seasonal: When Is the Best Month to Buy?
Jeff ClarkHistorically, there’s a seasonality to gold prices—find out what’s the best time to buy bullion on the cheap
What 10-Baggers (and 100-Baggers) Look Like
Jeff ClarkNow that it appears clear the bottom is in for gold, it’s time to stop fretting about how low prices will drop and how long the correction will last—and start looking at how high they’ll go and when they’ll get there.
International Buying & Your Shot at 1,000% Gains
Jeff ClarkMost Americans are still oblivious to potential in gold this year, but foreigners are buying, and that's setting the stage for spectacular gains—on the right stocks.
Doug Casey: “Gold Stocks Are About to Create a Whole New Class of Millionaires”
Jeff ClarkNow looks like the best time to jump into undervalued precious metals mining stocks
New Trend Guarantees Higher Gold Prices
Jeff ClarkIf you're like me, you've bought gold due to the money printing policies of most developed countries and the effect those policies will have on the future purchasing power of our paper money. Probably also because there's no viable way for government
Time for Goldbugs to Admit Defeat?
Jeff ClarkAfter a 12-year run, it looks like gold's wave has truly crested, and many bears are arguing that it's all downhill from here. A quick glance at a long-term gold price chart can certainly seem to confirm this impression.
Hitch a Ride on This Supply Crunch
Jeff ClarkCan you name a commodity that's currently in a supply deficit—in other words, production and scrap material can't keep up with demand? How about two?
The Biggest Fear in Retirement, and the Golden Solution
Jeff ClarkAn interview with Dennis Miller of Miller's Money Forever, by Jeff Clark
Ground Control to Major Tom: Reserves Are in Jeopardy
Jeff ClarkThe gold industry will see a significant reduction in mineable reserves—what does that mean for investors?
Chinese Housewives vs. Goldman Sachs: No Contest
Jeff ClarkGoldman Sachs is once again predicting that gold will fall, setting a new near-term target of $1,050.
Write-Downs: Death Sentence or Opportunity?
Jeff ClarkFor many primary gold producers, Q213 was a breathtakingly bad quarter. It wasn't so much the massive drop in earnings many reported—those had been, for the most part, expected—but the so-called "impairment charges" announced.
Poor Economy = Low Gold Price?
Jeff ClarkDespite some positive data, the global economy is showing signs of slowing, a remarkable development in itself when you consider all the money printing and deficit spending that's transpired over the past few years.
A (Photovoltaic) Silver Bull in China
Jeff ClarkIncreased industrial usage is a positive sign for silver investors.
A Rare Anomaly in the Gold Market
Jeff ClarkGold stock investors have been pummeled, including myself. Worse, we've had to hear "I told you so" from all the gold haters in the media.
What Are Reasonable Gold Market Expectations?
Jeff ClarkIf the gold market is in a full-blown meltdown, it's crucial to be prepared – to profit.
What Lies Ahead for Gold?
Jeff ClarkContradictory market signals create confusion on how to invest in gold today... but there is a path through for those with the courage to choose it.
Are the Gold Bugs Wrong?
Jeff ClarkAmid the ongoing rollercoaster ride of gold prices, clearheaded thinking reveals reasons to be optimistic.
Time to Stress Test Your Resolve in the Gold Markets
Jeff ClarkRecent turbulence in the gold market can reveal which investors have what it takes to be successful contrarians.
Seller’s Remorse
Jeff ClarkI think sellers abandoned gold equities prematurely on weak grounds, and will be back when that becomes obvious, joined by even bigger numbers of new investors.
Rick Rule’s Reasons to Buy Gold and Select Gold Stocks
Jeff ClarkThis interview with contrarian natural-resource investing legend Rick Rule explores where mining stocks are in the cycle, and why now's the time for investors to be excited.
Platinum and Palladium: A Fundamental Shift
Jeff ClarkPlatinum is a precious metal, as is palladium, though to a lesser degree. However, like silver, both are also industrial metals.
Buy Gold NOW
Jeff ClarkYou've undoubtedly read about the dramatic increase in demand for gold and silver bullion products since the big correction two weeks ago.
Recent Action in Silver ETFs Is Bad News for Precious-Metals Bears
Jeff ClarkSilver may be a better investment than gold right now – but it requires more caution.
The Chess Game of Capital Controls
Jeff ClarkGermany's call to repatriate its gold is sending an important signal to precious metals investors.
Preparing for Inflationary Times
Jeff ClarkIf inflation truly is baked in the US economic cake, how can investors start preparing for it now?
Ignore Banks' Bearish Statements on Gold
Jeff ClarkGoldman Sachs has lowered its gold price projections and says the metal is headed to $1,200. Credit Suisse and UBS are bearish. Citigroup says the gold bull market is over.So I guess it's time to pack it in, right?
Whom to Believe on Gold: Central Banks or Bloomberg?
Jeff ClarkA precious metals lesson from central banks.
Hi Ho Silver: Making the Case for This Precious Metal
Jeff ClarkEven though the newsletter I write for Casey Research is focused primarily on gold, our metals investments cover all the precious metals, and when warranted, some base-metals plays too. And with the markets in the state they are, I want to say someth
Embrace Silver's Volatility All the Way to the Bank
Jeff ClarkHow to profit from the Jekyll-and-Hyde world of silver
Candidates for 2013 Gold Stock of the Year
Jeff ClarkIs your precious-metals portfolio ready for 2013?
Confessions of a Gold Analyst: "It's All My Fault"
Jeff ClarkExamining gold analysts' predictions reveals a surprise... and reason for resource investors to be optimistic about the future.
What Will Gold Do This Year?
Jeff ClarkWill the trend be bulls or bears for gold in 2013?
12 Gold Bugs Bring Christmas Cheer
Jeff ClarkWhile gold's recent action has been a little mystifying, gold bugs view it as an opportunity... maybe one that's soon to vanish.
Is a Global Gold Supply Crunch Forming?
Jeff ClarkA key country's activity in the gold market is shaking things up in a big way.
How Do the Chinese View the Gold Market?
Jeff ClarkAn illuminating comparison of Chinese and American gold-buying habits... and government views on doing so.
How to Play Your Gold Stocks Now
Jeff ClarkVolatility continues to be the trend for precious-metals prices and stocks. How should investors handle their gold stocks through the next few months?
What Will the Price of Gold Be in January 2014?
Jeff ClarkA Casey Research metals analyst makes a case for a serious short-term surge in the price of gold.
The Solar Silver Thrust
Jeff ClarkIn early July, Japan set a premium price for solar energy that was three times the rate of conventional power.
When Will Gold Finally Take Off Again?
Jeff ClarkNo one can say for sure when gold will start its big rise in the current bubble cycle, but there are signs to watch for.
What to Do When - Not If - Inflation Gets Out of Hand (Publisher Recommended)
Jeff ClarkAre you prepared to handle high inflation for a sustained period of time? (Publisher: Very Useful Charts)
Your Window to Buy Gold Below $1,700 Is Closing
Jeff ClarkShort-term as well as longer-term trends suggest that the gold price is going to move out of its recent correction soon.
Could Gold Be Tripped Up by a Coming Deflation?
Jeff ClarkIn an interview with Casey Research's Jeff Clark, Jim Puplava relies on US historical and recent Japanese economic data to make a strong case against deflation happening in the US in the near term.
Profiting from Europe's New Gold Rush
Jeff ClarkEurope owns a sizable chunk of the world's natural resources. Over the past few decades, however, EU countries have mostly imported their resources.
Does Central-Bank Gold-Buying Signal the Top Is Near?
Jeff ClarkWorldwide, central banks are snapping up gold again. Does this mean a bubble is forming?
Why Are We Certain that Gold Producers Will Soar?
Jeff ClarkFor the past eighteen months, gold stocks have been pummeled.
How Does Gold Fare During Hyperinflationary Periods?
Jeff ClarkMuch is made of what can happen to a fiat currency during hyperinflation, but the real question to ponder is how do the precious metals handle such conditions.
How to Invest Your Mother's Money – And Keep Your Peace of Mind
Jeff ClarkI manage one of my mother's IRA accounts, and when it comes to investing, she doesn't like to take a lot of risks. I guess the same would be true for most of our mothers – and maybe for many of us as well.
Is the Table Set for a Mania in Precious Metals?
Jeff ClarkIt may feel like I'm out of touch with the precious metals markets to broach the subject of a mania today, but I think the table is being set now for a huge move into gold and silver.
What Is Volume Telling Us about Gold Stocks?
Jeff ClarkI've read articles from more than one analyst claiming that gold stocks are down on low volume, implying there's a lack of interest in precious metals.
What Happens to Gold if We Enter a Recession or Depression?
Jeff ClarkMayan prophecies aside, many of the senior Casey Research staff believe that economic, monetary, and fiscal pressures could come to a head this year.
Where (and When) to Place Your Investment Bets?
Jeff ClarkLet's explore the advantages of saving in gold and silver over dollars. Here's a hypothetical look at what could occur over the remainder of this decade.
Gold's Critical Metric
Jeff ClarkThere are many reasons why gold is still our favorite investment – from inflation fears and sovereign debt concerns to deeper, systemic economic problems.
Will India Stop Buying Gold?
Jeff ClarkWe've read mixed reports about how lofty gold and silver prices are affecting demand in India. One month we're told demand is up, and the next it's supposedly down.
Time to Accumulate Gold and Silver
Jeff ClarkDo you own enough gold and silver for what lies ahead?
The Face of Volatility
Jeff ClarkOn February 29, gold dropped 4.8% and silver 6.2% (based on London fix prices). That's quite the fall for one day.
Rare Earth Investment Update
Jeff ClarkWe've received a number of inquiries from Casey Research subscribers about our opinion on the current rare earth metals market.
If Gold Could Talk
Jeff ClarkHave you ever had any doubts about gold? Does it sometimes feel like it should be performing better?
A New Reason Gold Stocks Will Soar
Jeff ClarkBut I think there's another reason why gold stocks will soar – one that hasn't dawned on many in the industry yet.
When Will Gold Reach a New High?
Jeff ClarkSome investors are frustrated and a few are worried that gold seems stuck in a rut.
Was 2011 a Dud or a Springboard for Gold?
Jeff Clark2011 was remarkable in many ways for the precious metals markets.
Why Has Gold Been Down?
Jeff ClarkAfter all, in spite of some short-term fixes, there remains no real resolution to the sovereign debt issues in many European countries.
Are You Tempted to Sell, or Eager to Buy?
Jeff ClarkIt wasn't a fun week for gold. By the close on Friday, the metal was down 6.7% (based on London PM fix prices), the biggest weekly decline since September.
Gold Stocks: Still a Bargain
Jeff ClarkWe've been saying since September that gold producers are undervalued, and here are some data that show just how extreme the undervaluation is.
Pullbacks in Perspective
Jeff ClarkIf you're bullish about the long term for gold and silver, it's mouthwatering to watch them undergo a major correction after taking earlier profits that added to your deployable cash.
Start Thinking in Terms of Gold Price
Jeff ClarkA young woman – let's call her Andrea – inherited some money from her father in late 1997. She was only nineteen at the time.
What 'To The Moon' Will Look Like
Jeff ClarkThis may sound sensationalistic, but I think the odds are very high that, on average, gold producers will sell in the $200 range before this bull market is over.
Don't Sweat the Correction in Gold
Jeff ClarkI've told more than one concerned investor that when the gold price falls, they should "come back in three months" and see if they're still worried.
Why Gold Should Set New Highs for the Holidays
Jeff ClarkMost gold followers know the metal has a seasonal tendency to perform better in the fall and winter than in the spring and summer.
The Gold Investor's Biggest Risk
Jeff ClarkWhile we're convinced that our gold and silver investments will pay off, they don't come without risk. What do you suppose is the biggest risk we face?
A Golden Mistake Worth Repeating
Jeff ClarkThe following conversation took place between a friend's son and me; he's a bright but relatively young investor.
Is It Time to Load up on Gold Stocks?
Jeff ClarkBy almost any measure, gold stocks are undervalued. Should we load up?
On the Threshold of the Greatest Bubble in History
Jeff ClarkIt may not feel like it after a 12% correction in the past 30 days, but Mike Maloney – founder of GoldSilver.com – is convinced that we’re in a gold bull market that will be life changing for those who participate.
Silvercorp Goes on the Offensive
Jeff ClarkI’m writing from China, where I’m attending Silvercorp Metals’ (SVM) mine tour with other analysts and reporters.
How Long Might It Take to Get Rich from Gold Stocks?
Jeff ClarkLet’s just admit it: we’re invested in gold stocks not just to make money, but for the chance to change our lifestyles. And with their lackadaisical year-to-date performance, one may begin to wonder if they’re still going to bring the magic.
How Far Can Gold and Silver Climb?
Jeff ClarkWith gold a stone’s throw away from $2,000 and already up 27% on the year, the objective investor might begin wondering how much higher both it and silver can climb.
Gold Stocks Prognosis: Catalyst, Please
Jeff ClarkIt’s probably the #1 question on every gold investor’s mind right now: Why are gold stocks underperforming gold? Aren’t they supposed to bring us leverage to the gold price?
Fear Mania Comes to Gold
Jeff ClarkIs the mania here?
When Buying Gold Becomes a Life-or-Death Question
Jeff ClarkI was recently asked in an interview if I thought gold was going to $5,000 an ounce. “No,” I said bluntly. “I think it’s going higher.”
The Buzz Around Gold is Growing Louder
Jeff ClarkI outlined last week the increasingly bullish consensus among analysts about gold stocks. The same pattern exists with gold itself; growing numbers of analysts have either joined the movement or have upped their bullish outlook.
A Thousand Pictures Is Worth One Word
Jeff ClarkIn spite of constant headlines about debts and deficits, most Americans don’t really believe the U.S. dollar will collapse.
Amazon vs. City Hall
Jeff ClarkMy local newspaper ran a story about the escalating battle between Amazon.com and the state of California. At issue is the collection of sales tax: Governor Jerry Brown signed a law requiring online retailers to collect state sales tax on purchases m
If the Dollar Goes, What Happens to Your Portfolio?
Jeff ClarkHave you considered what will happen to your portfolio―and all the other areas of your life―if the dollar fails? The ramifications will be widespread, painful, and inescapable if you’re not properly diversified.
How I Know Another Correction Is Coming
Jeff ClarkThe gold price has been rising steadily for almost a year now, with nary a correction. It fell only 4% last month, and the biggest decline since last July was January’s 6.2% drop.
Can You Pass the 2011 Silver Quiz?
Jeff ClarkCPM Group recently released their 2011 Silver Yearbook, one of the industry’s most comprehensive sources of information on the silver market.
“Silver Price: The Least You Should Worry About”
Jeff ClarkI heard some disturbing reports about silver supply last month that I felt every investor should know.
When a Gold Necklace Isn't Jewelry
Jeff ClarkWhen it comes to supply and demand, what you’ve been told about gold jewelry is wrong. That’s a strong statement, but I’ve got a firsthand account to back it up.
Are You A Smart Money Investor?
Jeff ClarkYou’ve probably heard the term “smart money” used by various pundits, a reference to those investors and institutions that are consistently better at making money than the uninformed masses.
Can You Pass The 2011 Gold Quiz?
Jeff ClarkCPM Group recently released their 2011 Gold Yearbook, an invaluable resource for us gold analysts.
Silver Is Getting Too Popular… Right?
Jeff ClarkIt’s no secret that the silver market is red hot. As I write, silver American Eagles and Canadian Maple Leafs are sold out at their respective mints.
The Lesson from Japan for PM Investors
Jeff ClarkIt feels a little callous writing about Japan with respect to precious metals after the country suffered such a terrible tragedy.
Investment Legends: “Dollar Collapse Inevitable”
Jeff ClarkWhat will happen to the U.S. economy and the dollar in the near term? Will inflation increase dramatically? What is the outlook for gold, and where should you put your money?
Think Like a Thief
Jeff ClarkIt’s official: the greatest number of responses to any article I’ve written since joining Casey Research was to Robbed!, the story of my friend’s gold being stolen and the suggestions for storage.
The World’s Best Gold Experts: “Buy and Hold!”
Jeff Clarkn January, Jeff Clark of Casey Research’s BIG GOLD advisory set out to get opinions from some of the smartest, most accomplished investors in the gold industry – where is the gold price going to go, how volatile will the markets be, what’s the outloo
The Driver for Gold You’re Not Watching
Jeff ClarkYou already know the basic reasons for owning gold – currency protection, inflation hedge, store of value, calamity insurance – many of which are becoming clichés even in mainstream articles. Throw in the supply and demand imbalance, and you’ve got t
How Safe Is Your Physical Gold?
Jeff ClarkOne of my best friends recently discovered, to his shock and dismay, that five one-ounce gold coins had been stolen from his home. I feel especially bad because I had encouraged him to buy some physical metal, giving him some tips and pointing him to
What You Need to Know About Buying Silver Today
Jeff ClarkIt’s hard to believe that less than three years ago, silver was $8.80 an ounce. Since then it has nearly quadrupled in value (up 385%) and more than doubled in the last 12 months alone.
Why I'm Buying Silver at $30
Jeff ClarkThe silver price has bounced 27% since January 28, a huge advance for a measly 16 trading days.
Bottleneck or Supply Deficit?
Jeff ClarkThere have been numerous reports of bullion shortages in many parts around the world, along with rising premiums. And the two explanations – we’re running out of gold! and, it’s just a manufacturing bottleneck – are at odds with one another. So, who’
How Much More Demand Can Silver Handle?
Jeff ClarkThe numbers for silver demand are starting to make some market-watchers nervous. The U.S. Mint sold over 6.4 million silver Eagles in January, more than any other month since the coin’s introduction in 1986.
How to Buy a Vacation Home
Jeff ClarkFor most people, there are some surefire luxuries that signify wealth, a few pearls of conspicuous consumption that say you've made it. For me, it's always been a second home.
'Fear and Love Make Gold Strong'
Jeff ClarkFor the BIG GOLD annual gold forecast survey published in January, Jeff Clark surveyed seven gold experts and nine top economists and fund managers, along with Doug Casey himself, to provide their best insight on what to expect in 2011 and how to inv
Are Gold Pool Accounts Safe?
Jeff ClarkOne of the cheapest ways to buy and store physical gold and silver is with unallocated (or pool) storage. With unallocated storage, a dealer holds metal that is owned by its customers, but without identifying any particular piece of metal belonging t
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Gold Portfolio
Jeff ClarkIt's exciting to think we may be nearing a mania in gold. The price will likely double or more within a 12-month period not too far in the future (it rose 125.7% in 1979). And yet, amazingly, there will be investors who lose money in that run.
How High Will Gold Go in 2011?
Jeff ClarkAfter stellar years for both gold and silver, what prices will precious metals hit in 2011? Here's an analysis based strictly on their price behavior in the current bull market.
Insight from a Master
Jeff ClarkWhen John Hathaway spoke at the Casey’s Gold and Resource Summit in October, many of the audience came away feeling like they were listening to Doug Casey, with his contrarian views, bold statements, and laying much of the blame for our current probl
Wealth You Can Wear
Jeff ClarkIn 1975, as Saigon was falling, South Vietnamese refugees were air-evacuated into Guam and the U.S.
Kazakhstan: A Positive Climate for Gold
Jeff ClarkThe following is an interview Jeff Clark, co-editor of Casey’s International Speculator, conducted with Dr. Sergey Kurzin, a Casey Explorers’ League honoree.
The Silver Sleuth
Jeff ClarkWe once had an ongoing series in BIG GOLD called, "1001 Reasons to Own Gold." The idea was that there were so many valid reasons to own the metal that I wanted to track and report on them. If you've been invested in the precious metals arena, you kno
Gold, Get it While You Can
Jeff ClarkWe've got it easy right now. Click or call, and you can quickly and conveniently own a gold coin or bar. But if global concerns cause another panic or the dollar breaks down, you could find yourself standing in a line at the local coin shop or gettin
Welcome to the Mania
Jeff ClarkWith gold punching the $1,300 mark, thoughts of what a gold mania will be like crossed my mind. If we're right about the future of precious metals, a gold rush of historic proportions lies ahead of us. Have you thought about how a mania might affect
How High Will Gold Go This Fall?
Jeff ClarkThe gold price has been hitting ever-new records over the past couple weeks, now closing in on the $1,300 mark. Some gold followers are saying this is extremely bullish for the near-term price since it broke so decisively through its June 28th high o
You'll Buy Gold Now and Like It!
Jeff ClarkI get this question a lot: "Should I buy gold now, or wait for a pullback?"
The Best Gold Interview of 2010
Jeff ClarkMuch of what passes for “insider” information these days is often conspiracy-edged or largely conjecture. True inside information is actually hard to come by. So what follows is the refreshingly candid and uncut version of my talk with a first-hand p
How to Buy Your Kids a House
Jeff ClarkI don’t have a crystal ball, but I’ll bet I can tell you how much a house will cost in five years.
Is Now a Good Time to Buy Gold?
Jeff ClarkWhile we’re convinced gold and gold stocks are destined for much higher levels, buying when prices are low can mean the difference between a double or triple and a ten-bagger... a week in Malibu vs. a week in Milan.
Is the Gold Trade “Crowded”?
Jeff ClarkIt’s true that GLD’s assets just passed the $50 billion mark, and that it’s the second largest U.S. ETF. Yes, mints had difficulty filling orders when the Greek crisis broke. And yes, the gold price is up nine years in a row.
Time to Board the Gold Stocks Train?
Jeff ClarkOne of the big hints that gold stocks will be ready for take-off is when they stop following the broader markets and strictly track gold, particularly if the market falls and gold stocks don’t. We now have data showing this has just occurred. From
Anatomy of a Three-Bagger: The Brett Resources Story
Jeff ClarkShareholders were treated to a big win last month when Brett Resources (V.BBR) was bought out by Osisko Mining (T.OSK), giving investors a triple from our initial recommendation. We talked with Brett Chairman Ron Netolitzky to get the story behind ho
Give unto Caesar - What to Pay When You're Selling
Jeff ClarkProper planning with your finances is incomplete until you consider the endgame consequences of your investment decisions today. So, what are the tax consequences of selling gold, gold ETFs, and gold stocks?
How Low Will Silver Go?
Jeff ClarkWe released our 2010 Silver Buying Guide last week and the silver price promptly cratered. So does this change our view of gold’s shiny cousin? Hardly.
3 Steps to Geographically Diversifying Your Gold Stocks
Jeff Clark“I don’t like it, Jerry,” he said in a grave tone, as if scolding a misbehaving child. “Why don’t you invest in the gold company I told you about?” Jerry thought this might happen. His broker was traditional, conventional, and only pushed compan
Help! I’ve Been Taxed and I Can’t Get Up
Jeff ClarkLike many of you, the passage of the healthcare bill wasn’t met with the popping of champagne in my house. I found myself chanting “Uncle Sam, Uncle Sham” as the day wore on. Higher taxes and other major changes are headed our way. And yet, I think t
Competition for the IMF’s Gold?
Jeff ClarkOn February 24, Reuters reported that the Reserve Bank of India was “set to be a buyer” of the 191.3 tonnes (6.74 million ounces) of gold the IMF is selling. Although the bank wouldn’t comment directly on the possibility, they did say, “We are closel
Competition for the IMF’s Gold?
Jeff ClarkOn February 24, Reuters reported that the Reserve Bank of India was “set to be a buyer” of the 191.3 tonnes (6.74 million ounces) of gold the IMF is selling. Although the bank wouldn’t comment directly on the possibility, they did say, “We are closel
What’s More Important: Price Per Ounce or Ounces Owned?
Jeff ClarkIn a recent conversation with a fellow gold analyst, he was emphatic that the price one pays for physical gold should be ignored. “What’s far more important,” he insisted, “is how many ounces I own in relation to the total value of my assets.”
Gold, the IMF, and Dirty Jokes
Jeff ClarkHow many IMF officials does it take to change a light bulb? As you probably read, the International Monetary Fund announced they would proceed with selling the remaining 191.3 tonnes of gold from the 403.3 tonnes planned. The money is to be used fo
How to Talk to a Nincompoop
Jeff ClarkMy Grandmother’s favorite word for politely describing the obtuse among us aptly characterizes a recent attack on gold. And that it comes from an investment magazine that commands front-of-the-rack prominence in waiting rooms across our great land is
Why I Hope Gold Falls to $1,000
Jeff ClarkAs a self-professed gold bug, why would I possibly want my favorite investment to fall in value? Have the long hours finally caught up with me?
The Biggest Financial Deception of the Decade
Jeff ClarkEnron? Bear Stearns? Bernie Madoff? They’re all big stories about big losses and have hurt a lot of employees and investors. But none come close to getting my vote for the decade’s most dastardly deception...
The Biggest Financial Deception of the Decade
Jeff ClarkEnron? Bear Stearns? Bernie Madoff? They’re all big stories about big losses and have hurt a lot of employees and investors. But none come close to getting my vote for the decade’s most dastardly deception...
What Likely Lurks Around the Corner
Jeff ClarkIn the short term, a catastrophic deflation is quite possible. But in the long term, extremely high levels of inflation are now inevitable. The situation is very serious. Gold is the best hedge against both of these things. The better part of your fi
How to Predict the Price of Gold
Jeff ClarkLong-term readers know that gold moves inversely to the dollar, meaning if the dollar drops, gold tends to rise (and vice versa). This happens with about 80% regularity. But what many gold writers haven’t acknowledged is the leveraged movement our fa
Canadian Gold Juniors Soar – Should You Buy Now?
Jeff ClarkFor years, gold bugs like Doug Casey and his team have been saying that once gold takes off to stratospheric heights, it will take the gold mining stocks with it. It’s called the “Mania phase” of the commodity bull market.
How Will Niagara Falls Fit Through a Garden Hose?
Jeff ClarkElmer Sutton’s eyebrows shot up when he saw the ad proclaiming gold stocks might make you wealthy. It sounded like the perfect solution for his stock portfolio, loaded with investments going nowhere. He vaguely recalled hearing a little about gold,
Why Gold Has a LONG Way to Go
Jeff ClarkA couple weeks ago, I had my TV tuned to a business show that loves to give predictions on the markets and the economy. On that day, one of the program’s regular guests declared it was time to “short” gold, that it had reached its top, and that the p
The Dollar in Your Wallet Is Only Worth 18¢
Jeff ClarkIt was the mid-‘70s. I was helping my Dad build a dirt road to our barn and he wasn’t happy. Not about the hard work or humidity, but from what was happening to the dollar. Inflation was starting to kick into high gear, grabbing headlines that even a
What If Everyone in the World Wanted a 1-ounce Gold Coin?
Jeff ClarkIf we’re right about where the price of gold is headed, the general public will someday clamor to buy all things gold. While gold stocks will be where the real leverage is, the rush will start with gold itself. As a gold editor, I have a very natural
Is the Fun for Gold Just Beginning?
Jeff ClarkJeff Clark, Senior Editor, Casey’s Gold & Resource Report
You likely heard that the Central Bank Gold Agreement was extended by the signatory banks last month. This is the agreement where central banks around the world agree to limit sales and to do so in an orderly fashion so as to not disrupt prices.
While most writers focused on the fact that the agreement set a lower limit (400 tonnes per year, down from 500) – clearly a bullish indicator – I think there’s a more obvious fact many are overlooking that’s even more bullish.
In the first two 5-year agreements, CBGA signatories sold 4,000 tonnes of gold, or approximately 141 million ounces. This is an incredible amount of gold to dump on the market; it’s equivalent to almost two entire years of global production. Based on an average gold selling price over those 10 years of $600, this equals approximately $84.6 billion of gold.
This amount of sales should’ve had a hugely depres
