Investing Topics: Hedges

Go for the Gold

By Elliott H. Gue on Oct. 28, 2016

Skepticism toward central banks’ ability to stimulate the economy through extraordinary monetary policies has helped to inaugurate a new bull market for gold. We highlight one of our favorite mining stocks for aggressive investors.

Covering Your Options

By Elliott H. Gue on Sep. 13, 2016

Looking to generate additional income from your portfolio or add some downside protection in a flat-to-declining market? Consider selling covered calls on some of your positions.

US Economy Still Stuck in First Gear

By Elliott H. Gue on Aug. 31, 2016

Although the US economy has gathered steam in the third quarter, gross domestic product still grew at an annualized pace of less than 1 percent in the first half of the year. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 trades at 20.5 times earnings—toward the top of its historical range. Stay hedged, my friends.

How Strong is the US Labor Market?

By Elliott H. Gue on Aug. 10, 2016

Despite July’s surprisingly strong nonfarm payrolls data, the US economy continues to grow at a lackluster pace and our exposure to gold continues to do well.

Precious Metals: Buy the Dips

By Elliott H. Gue on Jul. 28, 2016

Skepticism toward central banks’ ability to stimulate the economy through extraordinary monetary policies has helped to inaugurate a new bull market for gold. We highlight some of our favorite mining stocks for aggressive and conservative investors.

Income Investing in a Low-Rate World

By Roger S. Conrad on Jul. 27, 2016

Divided-paying equities of all stripes have rallied hard since the Federal Reserve backed down from its plan to hike interest rates this year, propelling many of our favorite names to frothy valuations. We highlight a strategy for a challenging environment where rates remain low, and valuation multiples and economic uncertainty remain elevated.

Sticking with Our Hedges

By Elliott H. Gue on Jun. 7, 2016

The May employment report for from the Bureau of Labor Statistics underscores why remain cautious on the US economy.

Stay Golden

By Elliott H. Gue on Apr. 27, 2016

Gold remains the best way to profit from growing concerns about the efficacy and long-term effects of central banks’ extraordinarily accommodative monetary policies.

Not a Time to Buy Stocks

By Elliott H. Gue on Apr. 1, 2016

The financial infotainment industry may have changed into its cheerleading uniform after the recent rally, but a number of factors suggest that investors should remain caution and stay hedged.

A Golden Moment

By Elliott H. Gue on Feb. 26, 2016

After an unprecedented period of accommodative monetary policy, legitimate questions have emerged about this tool’s effectiveness in combating stress in the global economy and credit markets. If the market starts to question the visible, steadying hand of monetary policy, global equity markets could struggle mightily—and gold could outperform.

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