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Southern Copper (SCCO) a Pure Play on Copper

Southern Copper (SCCO) a Pure Play on Copper

There are many of ways to invest in copper, whether through specific companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), that investors can use to play the longer-term demand for the red metal. The chart below shows copper traded at a record high in May to just below the $4.90 level (per pound) and up from a previous […]

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Get Paid While Owning Gold Exposure

Throughout history, gold has been the asset to which investors flocked in times of economic uncertainty. Although gold’s direct impact on currencies has diminished over the last century, the precious metal is still a very important asset. Undoubtedly, gold remains relevant as a safe-haven asset. Gold has served as a hedge against just about every […]

How to Invest in Gold’s Recent Volatility

How to Invest in Gold’s Recent Volatility

Given the ongoing talk about rising inflation, some investors are turning to gold as a way to possibly diversify their portfolio. There are many ways to invest in the yellow metal, whether through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or by buying physical gold. Gold ETFs offer exposure to gold in your investment account without holding the physical […]

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Protecting Your Wealth In Tough Times

Since 2008, pundits are screaming – “Inflation is coming!” They are getting louder; do we scoff at the warnings, or take heed? What if they are right? If we take precautions, what harm can we do to our life savings if it doesn’t happen? Baby boomers worked hard and played by the rules. Most are […]

Is 2021 The Year To Buy More Gold?

Is 2021 The Year To Buy More Gold?

As popular as gold is as an investment, it’s not necessarily easy to pinpoint what type of investment gold is. Is it a safe-haven asset? A hedge against inflation? A currency? A store of value? Maybe it’s all of the above… The thing is, the type of investment gold is depends on the market environment […]

PTON Share Price Pops After Acquisition Announcement

PTON Share Price Pops After Acquisition Announcement

Peloton Interactive Inc. (PTON) raced above $162 a share after announcing a $420 million deal to acquire Precor, a global commercial fitness company.  “Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey said she expects the deal could increase PTON’s annual sales by $480 million to $500 million, assuming PTON retains Precor’s revenue,” as reported by CNBC. Ocugen […]

This Trade Gives You “Dividends” With GLD

This Trade Gives You “Dividends” With GLD

There are a few asset types that typically serve as safe-haven investments—assets commonly used by investors when they are concerned about the market. Whether the concerns are economic or political in nature doesn’t really matter. The most common safe-haven investments are gold and bonds. A third category that isn’t quite as popular is utility stocks. […]

Get Paid a 10% Dividend Buying Gold

Get Paid a 10% Dividend Buying Gold

My title at Investors Alley is Lead Investment Research Analyst for Income and Dividend Investing. My focus is on helping investors build sustainable, high-yield income streams from their portfolios. I don’t have much use for stocks that don’t pay dividends or bond funds with near-zero yields. However, I do see value in owning precious metals, […]