If you're going to trade gold and silver stocks, you need a stock brokerage firm. Check out my comparison of Fidelity vs. Ameritrade at my other blog.

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And how about those oil prices? People who heeded my advice to buy oil and gas stocks in addition to gold and silver stocks have made some good money. Don't sell yet.

If you're going to trade gold and silver stocks, you need a stock brokerage firm. Check out my comparison of Fidelity vs. Ameritrade at my other blog.

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And how about those oil prices? People who heeded my advice to buy oil and gas stocks in addition to gold and silver stocks have made some good money. Don't sell yet.

If you're going to trade gold and silver stocks, you need a stock brokerage firm. Check out my comparison of Fidelity vs. Ameritrade at my other blog.

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And how about those oil prices? People who heeded my advice to buy oil and gas stocks in addition to gold and silver stocks have made some good money. Don't sell yet.

If you're going to trade gold and silver stocks, you need a stock brokerage firm. Check out my comparison of Fidelity vs. Ameritrade at my other blog.

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And how about those oil prices? People who heeded my advice to buy oil and gas stocks in addition to gold and silver stocks have made some good money. Don't sell yet.

Today I posted at my other blog, Wall Street and the illusion of profits. If you invest in the stock market, you'll find it worth reading.

Today I posted at my other blog, Wall Street and the illusion of profits. If you invest in the stock market, you'll find it worth reading.

Today I posted at my other blog, Wall Street and the illusion of profits. If you invest in the stock market, you'll find it worth reading.

Today I posted at my other blog, Wall Street and the illusion of profits. If you invest in the stock market, you'll find it worth reading.

Still haven't had the initiative to post much here.

DROOY is only at $2.50. I wish I had sold that dog at the peak two years ago. But it's still highly leveraged to gold, so if gold ever takes off, DROOY should take off with it. THEN I can sell it.

Still haven't had the initiative to post much here.

DROOY is only at $2.50. I wish I had sold that dog at the peak two years ago. But it's still highly leveraged to gold, so if gold ever takes off, DROOY should take off with it. THEN I can sell it.

Still haven't had the initiative to post much here.

DROOY is only at $2.50. I wish I had sold that dog at the peak two years ago. But it's still highly leveraged to gold, so if gold ever takes off, DROOY should take off with it. THEN I can sell it.

Still haven't had the initiative to post much here.

DROOY is only at $2.50. I wish I had sold that dog at the peak two years ago. But it's still highly leveraged to gold, so if gold ever takes off, DROOY should take off with it. THEN I can sell it.

In my other blog I posted an essay entitled Libertarians and the gold standard.

In my other blog I posted an essay entitled Libertarians and the gold standard.

In my other blog I posted an essay entitled Libertarians and the gold standard.

In my other blog I posted an essay entitled Libertarians and the gold standard.

Hello fellow gold investors! I'm still alive, and I haven't yet abandoned precious metals, nor blogging.

Hello fellow gold investors! I'm still alive, and I haven't yet abandoned precious metals, nor blogging.

Hello fellow gold investors! I'm still alive, and I haven't yet abandoned precious metals, nor blogging.

Hello fellow gold investors! I'm still alive, and I haven't yet abandoned precious metals, nor blogging.

Bill Fleckenstein, in his Contrarian Chronicles column, is bullish on silver. He writes:


Meanwhile, the precious metals have endured a brutality of their own, vis-à-vis a recent decline of some 30% in the price of silver. Though it's not possible to know where the bottom lies, my contacts in the dealer market say there has now been a good deal of short-selling by funds in precious metals.

Bill Fleckenstein, in his Contrarian Chronicles column, is bullish on silver. He writes:


Meanwhile, the precious metals have endured a brutality of their own, vis-à-vis a recent decline of some 30% in the price of silver. Though it's not possible to know where the bottom lies, my contacts in the dealer market say there has now been a good deal of short-selling by funds in precious metals.

Bill Fleckenstein, in his Contrarian Chronicles column, is bullish on silver. He writes:


Meanwhile, the precious metals have endured a brutality of their own, vis-à-vis a recent decline of some 30% in the price of silver. Though it's not possible to know where the bottom lies, my contacts in the dealer market say there has now been a good deal of short-selling by funds in precious metals.

Bill Fleckenstein, in his Contrarian Chronicles column, is bullish on silver. He writes:


Meanwhile, the precious metals have endured a brutality of their own, vis-à-vis a recent decline of some 30% in the price of silver. Though it's not possible to know where the bottom lies, my contacts in the dealer market say there has now been a good deal of short-selling by funds in precious metals.

I know I haven't posted to this blog in a long time (sorry, sorry, sorry, I feel so bad for the loyal readers who used to come here), but Bill Fleckenstein's comment in his weekly Contrarian Chronicles, gave me a reason for posting. He wrote, "Because I was fortunate enough to have planned ahead, via my purchase of gold puts a while back, I was able to buy this plunge without incurring a great

I know I haven't posted to this blog in a long time (sorry, sorry, sorry, I feel so bad for the loyal readers who used to come here), but Bill Fleckenstein's comment in his weekly Contrarian Chronicles, gave me a reason for posting. He wrote, "Because I was fortunate enough to have planned ahead, via my purchase of gold puts a while back, I was able to buy this plunge without incurring a great

I know I haven't posted to this blog in a long time (sorry, sorry, sorry, I feel so bad for the loyal readers who used to come here), but Bill Fleckenstein's comment in his weekly Contrarian Chronicles, gave me a reason for posting. He wrote, "Because I was fortunate enough to have planned ahead, via my purchase of gold puts a while back, I was able to buy this plunge without incurring a great

I know I haven't posted to this blog in a long time (sorry, sorry, sorry, I feel so bad for the loyal readers who used to come here), but Bill Fleckenstein's comment in his weekly Contrarian Chronicles, gave me a reason for posting. He wrote, "Because I was fortunate enough to have planned ahead, via my purchase of gold puts a while back, I was able to buy this plunge without incurring a great

In Mahendra's latest update, he recommends oil and natural gas. Maybe he's been reading my blogs!

Also, he predicts that next week silver will rise past $7/oz. I sure hope he's right.

In Mahendra's latest update, he recommends oil and natural gas. Maybe he's been reading my blogs!

Also, he predicts that next week silver will rise past $7/oz. I sure hope he's right.

In Mahendra's latest update, he recommends oil and natural gas. Maybe he's been reading my blogs!

Also, he predicts that next week silver will rise past $7/oz. I sure hope he's right.

In Mahendra's latest update, he recommends oil and natural gas. Maybe he's been reading my blogs!

Also, he predicts that next week silver will rise past $7/oz. I sure hope he's right.

It seems like the less attention I give the Gold and Silver Blog, the more gold and silver keep going up. Especially silver.

On CNBC, they are talking more and more about gold. It used to be that gold was never mentioned, but now the average investor is hearing about it, which means there are more potental buyers for precious metals and for companies that mine it.

My favorite astrologer

It seems like the less attention I give the Gold and Silver Blog, the more gold and silver keep going up. Especially silver.

On CNBC, they are talking more and more about gold. It used to be that gold was never mentioned, but now the average investor is hearing about it, which means there are more potental buyers for precious metals and for companies that mine it.

My favorite astrologer

It seems like the less attention I give the Gold and Silver Blog, the more gold and silver keep going up. Especially silver.

On CNBC, they are talking more and more about gold. It used to be that gold was never mentioned, but now the average investor is hearing about it, which means there are more potental buyers for precious metals and for companies that mine it.

My favorite astrologer

It seems like the less attention I give the Gold and Silver Blog, the more gold and silver keep going up. Especially silver.

On CNBC, they are talking more and more about gold. It used to be that gold was never mentioned, but now the average investor is hearing about it, which means there are more potental buyers for precious metals and for companies that mine it.

My favorite astrologer

Very worthwhile Contrarian Chronicles by Bill Fleckenstein this week.

First he says that he's not selling any Pan American Silver (NASDAQ: PAAS), and he's a director of the company so that goes for something.

Second he paints a very bullish picture for gold based on the possibility that Japan will be increasing its gold reserves.

Very worthwhile Contrarian Chronicles by Bill Fleckenstein this week.

First he says that he's not selling any Pan American Silver (NASDAQ: PAAS), and he's a director of the company so that goes for something.

Second he paints a very bullish picture for gold based on the possibility that Japan will be increasing its gold reserves.

Very worthwhile Contrarian Chronicles by Bill Fleckenstein this week.

First he says that he's not selling any Pan American Silver (NASDAQ: PAAS), and he's a director of the company so that goes for something.

Second he paints a very bullish picture for gold based on the possibility that Japan will be increasing its gold reserves.

Very worthwhile Contrarian Chronicles by Bill Fleckenstein this week.

First he says that he's not selling any Pan American Silver (NASDAQ: PAAS), and he's a director of the company so that goes for something.

Second he paints a very bullish picture for gold based on the possibility that Japan will be increasing its gold reserves.

From ealier this week, and article at Mineweb about how Durban Roodepoort Deep (NASDAQ: DROOY) is suing that crook Roger Kebble for 35 million rand (see DRD/Kebble rumble to resume).

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Also, a story about how DRD is buying a 1.4% stake in internet company GoldMoney.com, and Ian Murray, DRD's chief executive, says tht DRD is likely to increase its tatke to 14.3% in March (see DRD, Turk

From ealier this week, and article at Mineweb about how Durban Roodepoort Deep (NASDAQ: DROOY) is suing that crook Roger Kebble for 35 million rand (see DRD/Kebble rumble to resume).

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Also, a story about how DRD is buying a 1.4% stake in internet company GoldMoney.com, and Ian Murray, DRD's chief executive, says tht DRD is likely to increase its tatke to 14.3% in March (see DRD, Turk

From ealier this week, and article at Mineweb about how Durban Roodepoort Deep (NASDAQ: DROOY) is suing that crook Roger Kebble for 35 million rand (see DRD/Kebble rumble to resume).

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Also, a story about how DRD is buying a 1.4% stake in internet company GoldMoney.com, and Ian Murray, DRD's chief executive, says tht DRD is likely to increase its tatke to 14.3% in March (see DRD, Turk

From ealier this week, and article at Mineweb about how Durban Roodepoort Deep (NASDAQ: DROOY) is suing that crook Roger Kebble for 35 million rand (see DRD/Kebble rumble to resume).

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Also, a story about how DRD is buying a 1.4% stake in internet company GoldMoney.com, and Ian Murray, DRD's chief executive, says tht DRD is likely to increase its tatke to 14.3% in March (see DRD, Turk

There's an article in The New York Times about how the strong
Rand is hurting the profits of South African miners (see Rising Rand Takes a Toll on Gold Earnings).

As has been pointed out many times before in this blog, the price of gold in Rand isn't so high.


"It's not so much that the rand-gold prices are low, it's more the uncertainly about where the rand is going," said Ilja

There's an article in The New York Times about how the strong
Rand is hurting the profits of South African miners (see Rising Rand Takes a Toll on Gold Earnings).

As has been pointed out many times before in this blog, the price of gold in Rand isn't so high.


"It's not so much that the rand-gold prices are low, it's more the uncertainly about where the rand is going," said Ilja

There's an article in The New York Times about how the strong
Rand is hurting the profits of South African miners (see Rising Rand Takes a Toll on Gold Earnings).

As has been pointed out many times before in this blog, the price of gold in Rand isn't so high.


"It's not so much that the rand-gold prices are low, it's more the uncertainly about where the rand is going," said Ilja

There's an article in The New York Times about how the strong
Rand is hurting the profits of South African miners (see Rising Rand Takes a Toll on Gold Earnings).

As has been pointed out many times before in this blog, the price of gold in Rand isn't so high.


"It's not so much that the rand-gold prices are low, it's more the uncertainly about where the rand is going," said Ilja

An article about gold mining stocks appears in this Sunday's New York Times (see As Gold Surges, Many Mining Stocks Gain Favor).

The article is surprisingly bullish on gold too! When gold was trading at rock bottom prices everyone said to avoid it, but now that the price is rising, more people are jumping on the bandwagon.



Mr. McKissick notes that the basic-materials component of the

An article about gold mining stocks appears in this Sunday's New York Times (see As Gold Surges, Many Mining Stocks Gain Favor).

The article is surprisingly bullish on gold too! When gold was trading at rock bottom prices everyone said to avoid it, but now that the price is rising, more people are jumping on the bandwagon.



Mr. McKissick notes that the basic-materials component of the

An article about gold mining stocks appears in this Sunday's New York Times (see As Gold Surges, Many Mining Stocks Gain Favor).

The article is surprisingly bullish on gold too! When gold was trading at rock bottom prices everyone said to avoid it, but now that the price is rising, more people are jumping on the bandwagon.



Mr. McKissick notes that the basic-materials component of the

An article about gold mining stocks appears in this Sunday's New York Times (see As Gold Surges, Many Mining Stocks Gain Favor).

The article is surprisingly bullish on gold too! When gold was trading at rock bottom prices everyone said to avoid it, but now that the price is rising, more people are jumping on the bandwagon.



Mr. McKissick notes that the basic-materials component of the

Fujifilm announces it's continuing commitment to film.


Fujifilm is defying current trends in the photography industry by announcing significant investment in film camera technology in 2004, and by adding a raft of new models to its compact film camera range - both APS and 35mm.

Despite pressure on the conventional camera market, and with some manufacturers consolidating their R&D

Fujifilm announces it's continuing commitment to film.


Fujifilm is defying current trends in the photography industry by announcing significant investment in film camera technology in 2004, and by adding a raft of new models to its compact film camera range - both APS and 35mm.

Despite pressure on the conventional camera market, and with some manufacturers consolidating their R&D

Fujifilm announces it's continuing commitment to film.


Fujifilm is defying current trends in the photography industry by announcing significant investment in film camera technology in 2004, and by adding a raft of new models to its compact film camera range - both APS and 35mm.

Despite pressure on the conventional camera market, and with some manufacturers consolidating their R&D

Fujifilm announces it's continuing commitment to film.


Fujifilm is defying current trends in the photography industry by announcing significant investment in film camera technology in 2004, and by adding a raft of new models to its compact film camera range - both APS and 35mm.

Despite pressure on the conventional camera market, and with some manufacturers consolidating their R&D

Mahendra's 2004 predictions

Mahendra has released his stunning financial predictions for 2004, and they agree with all of my investment philosophies, so Mahendra must be a genius! (See Where to invest in year 2004?...Silver..oil..Yen.. )

(1) Silver: He says silver will take off this year.


Many people in the world investor community have closely been following my gold predictions.

Mahendra's 2004 predictions

Mahendra has released his stunning financial predictions for 2004, and they agree with all of my investment philosophies, so Mahendra must be a genius! (See Where to invest in year 2004?...Silver..oil..Yen.. )

(1) Silver: He says silver will take off this year.


Many people in the world investor community have closely been following my gold predictions.

Mahendra's 2004 predictions

Mahendra has released his stunning financial predictions for 2004, and they agree with all of my investment philosophies, so Mahendra must be a genius! (See Where to invest in year 2004?...Silver..oil..Yen.. )

(1) Silver: He says silver will take off this year.


Many people in the world investor community have closely been following my gold predictions.

Mahendra's 2004 predictions

Mahendra has released his stunning financial predictions for 2004, and they agree with all of my investment philosophies, so Mahendra must be a genius! (See Where to invest in year 2004?...Silver..oil..Yen.. )

(1) Silver: He says silver will take off this year.


Many people in the world investor community have closely been following my gold predictions.

Today is certainly a painful day for gold investors. But remember, nothing ever goes up every single day. The biggest multi-year bull markets have days where there are big pullbacks.

Conspiracy theorists will no doubt notice that J.P.Morgan Chase announced a big mega-merger with Bank One. And the same day, the price of gold tanks. Is there a mysterious connection?

Today is certainly a painful day for gold investors. But remember, nothing ever goes up every single day. The biggest multi-year bull markets have days where there are big pullbacks.

Conspiracy theorists will no doubt notice that J.P.Morgan Chase announced a big mega-merger with Bank One. And the same day, the price of gold tanks. Is there a mysterious connection?

Today is certainly a painful day for gold investors. But remember, nothing ever goes up every single day. The biggest multi-year bull markets have days where there are big pullbacks.

Conspiracy theorists will no doubt notice that J.P.Morgan Chase announced a big mega-merger with Bank One. And the same day, the price of gold tanks. Is there a mysterious connection?

Today is certainly a painful day for gold investors. But remember, nothing ever goes up every single day. The biggest multi-year bull markets have days where there are big pullbacks.

Conspiracy theorists will no doubt notice that J.P.Morgan Chase announced a big mega-merger with Bank One. And the same day, the price of gold tanks. Is there a mysterious connection?

StockPickReport.com issued a "strong sell" recommendation on Durban Roodepoort Deep (NASDAQ: DROOY) today. Good thing I don't listen to such silly nonsense; DROOY is up big today. Link to article.

StockPickReport.com issued a "strong sell" recommendation on Durban Roodepoort Deep (NASDAQ: DROOY) today. Good thing I don't listen to such silly nonsense; DROOY is up big today. Link to article.

StockPickReport.com issued a "strong sell" recommendation on Durban Roodepoort Deep (NASDAQ: DROOY) today. Good thing I don't listen to such silly nonsense; DROOY is up big today. Link to article.

StockPickReport.com issued a "strong sell" recommendation on Durban Roodepoort Deep (NASDAQ: DROOY) today. Good thing I don't listen to such silly nonsense; DROOY is up big today. Link to article.

This Street.com article, by James Altucher, recommends investing in Pan American Silver (NASDAQ PAAS) and Apex Silver Mines (AMEX: SIL) (see What Happens if I Die?).

He cites the usual rasons: (1) return to precious metals; (2) demand has outpaced production since 1990; (3) U.S. government since mid-2002 a buyer of gold instead of a seller.

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Durban Roodepoort Deep did well enough

This Street.com article, by James Altucher, recommends investing in Pan American Silver (NASDAQ PAAS) and Apex Silver Mines (AMEX: SIL) (see What Happens if I Die?).

He cites the usual rasons: (1) return to precious metals; (2) demand has outpaced production since 1990; (3) U.S. government since mid-2002 a buyer of gold instead of a seller.

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Durban Roodepoort Deep did well enough

This Street.com article, by James Altucher, recommends investing in Pan American Silver (NASDAQ PAAS) and Apex Silver Mines (AMEX: SIL) (see What Happens if I Die?).

He cites the usual rasons: (1) return to precious metals; (2) demand has outpaced production since 1990; (3) U.S. government since mid-2002 a buyer of gold instead of a seller.

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Durban Roodepoort Deep did well enough

This Street.com article, by James Altucher, recommends investing in Pan American Silver (NASDAQ PAAS) and Apex Silver Mines (AMEX: SIL) (see What Happens if I Die?).

He cites the usual rasons: (1) return to precious metals; (2) demand has outpaced production since 1990; (3) U.S. government since mid-2002 a buyer of gold instead of a seller.

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Durban Roodepoort Deep did well enough

Wow! What a great day for gold and silver. Why is it soaring today? I have no idea. (See Mineweb: Gold's manic Monday.)

Wow! What a great day for gold and silver. Why is it soaring today? I have no idea. (See Mineweb: Gold's manic Monday.)

Wow! What a great day for gold and silver. Why is it soaring today? I have no idea. (See Mineweb: Gold's manic Monday.)

Wow! What a great day for gold and silver. Why is it soaring today? I have no idea. (See Mineweb: Gold's manic Monday.)

The Year in Gold and Silver Investing

Was 2003 a great year for gold? Not if you were invested in Durban Roodepoort Deep (NASDAQ: DROOY). Durban started the year at $4.05 and ended it at $3.17, a painful decline of 22%. I wish I had sold my Durban way back when it was worth something.

However, it has been a great year for silver stocks. Pan American Silver (NASDAQ: PAAS) started the

The Year in Gold and Silver Investing

Was 2003 a great year for gold? Not if you were invested in Durban Roodepoort Deep (NASDAQ: DROOY). Durban started the year at $4.05 and ended it at $3.17, a painful decline of 22%. I wish I had sold my Durban way back when it was worth something.

However, it has been a great year for silver stocks. Pan American Silver (NASDAQ: PAAS) started the

The Year in Gold and Silver Investing

Was 2003 a great year for gold? Not if you were invested in Durban Roodepoort Deep (NASDAQ: DROOY). Durban started the year at $4.05 and ended it at $3.17, a painful decline of 22%. I wish I had sold my Durban way back when it was worth something.

However, it has been a great year for silver stocks. Pan American Silver (NASDAQ: PAAS) started the

The Year in Gold and Silver Investing

Was 2003 a great year for gold? Not if you were invested in Durban Roodepoort Deep (NASDAQ: DROOY). Durban started the year at $4.05 and ended it at $3.17, a painful decline of 22%. I wish I had sold my Durban way back when it was worth something.

However, it has been a great year for silver stocks. Pan American Silver (NASDAQ: PAAS) started the