Latest Investing Articles http://www.articlecabi.net/ Articles at Article Cabinet en-us What is an Exit Strategy? http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/what-is-an-exit-strategy.html http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/what-is-an-exit-strategy.html Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:27:43 -0400 An exit strategy is as the name suggests – a strategy that refers to your plan for exiting. You should never commit to anything without an exit strategy or you will end up trapped and potentially in trouble. Knowing when and how to exit is a vital skill in all areas of our lives which will help us to make the best of a situation and to quit while we're ahead. Clinging on too long is often what turns a great situation into one that turns sour, while a good exit strategy can make even the worst situations profitable.

In finances an exit strategy refers to how you 'cash in' and get out of your investments. The whole point of an investment is really that you get profit for them and increase your capital, and if you're investing in stocks and shares then you never know which way your investments are going to go until you actually cash in on them. Even with properties the money won't be free for making new investments and growing in other ways until you take the money back out. In this sense the exit strategy could be seen as one of the most important elements of playing the stock market. Before this point you may be successful in terms of assets, but this will really just be on paper until you use your exit strategy.

An exit strategy then is the way in which a venture capitalist gets out of their past investments and this can involve a range of techniques. For example it might mean accepting an 'initial public offering' (or IPO). This is taking a corporation's first offer to sell to the stock market, the first time it opens to the public. This is the most common exit strategy for early investors such as business angels. Alternatively it might involve being bought out by a larger company or individual in the industry.

For private individuals an exit strategy can be more difficult as they will be likely to be working with private companies that are not open to the public. When a firm is private it is owned by just one individual and so it cannot easily sell off individual shares. A private firm could be worth millions of dollars but the entrepreneur may have little access to the wealth. As such in this case the exit strategy involves for them trading an illiquid asset for a liquid one. Exit strategies may also be made more difficult if the industry is unpopular, or where the economy is struggling and financial investments are fewer to begin with.

Going into any investment it is important to look into your potential exit strategies, and depending on the nature of the investment these may have to be a specific kind or might be more difficult. However by knowing how the investment will end you can prevent yourself from having a valuable asset and no way to part with it and as such will be able to make the very most out of your investments.

]]> An Approach to Forex Analysis http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/an-approach-to-forex-analysis.html http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/an-approach-to-forex-analysis.html Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:27:07 -0400 Sounds pretty intense, but what is forex analysis really? It's a personalized system practiced and improved upon daily. Most traders use a combination of trend detection tools, news and market volatility.

Forex Analysis Tools

A wide array of tools is available. Among the most popular are MACD and Stochastic. The former uses a converging and diverging set of moving averages, the second is based on an ancient Greek philosophy of randomness.

I find that since so many others use these tools they can be really tricky, giving lots of false signals. It helps to have access to other analysis tools. For this I have chosen a set of tools I found at ForexEgg.com. The set includes two tools and is free to use. There is also a Virtual Trader set up so you can observe how they intend the tools to be used. They also provide news links, quotes and charts.

Trend Detection

Trend detection is perhaps the most important aspect of trading. Trading with the trend is the first cardinal rule of trading, isn't it? Trend lines, support and resistance and moving averages are among some of the more simple ways of detecting trend.

There are some more advanced methods, based on complex mathematical theories. Fibonacci's and linear regression are two. The P.A.T. (Price Analysis Tool) is based on linear regression. It plots a slope, measures buy and hold times and then projects that into the future with stop-loss guidance.

So, if market conditions are right, and the trend continues, the PAT can be used to target entry and exit points in the markets.

Market Volatility

The word volatility has so many uses in the financial world, it's almost useless. Here, I will use volatility to express market agitation - how worked up the market is.

We all know, from experiences learned and seen, that when a crowd is full of energy and worked up, irrational and sometimes unbelievable, this can happen. The same is true in financial markets, only worse because sometimes the financial health of the world swings in the balance.

Volatility can mean the amount of expected movement at a given time. So if I say that volatility is average, and the average movement per time slot is known, we can infer that the market should move within a certain range, around the midpoint, for the projected period. Sounds easier than it is? I know.

Muhammad Hafeez, founder of ForexEgg.com, has an innovative approach to measuring market volatility. He and his team have a designed a way to measure market volatility and express it in terms of temperature. The system is based on Brownian Motion and seeks to filter out the day-to-day random movements. Larger, trending movements are then highlighted and expressed in terms of Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin. So, if the markets are hot they are volatile and vice/versa.

An investor may want to wait for a "cool" market before entering, while a trader will look for "hot" markets and the wild swings that come with it.

Forex Opportunities

In every market, bull or bear, there are always trading opportunities. Having a close eye on your tools, keeping abreast of current events and patience will pay off. Currently, with the European Union on the verge of collapse, many opportunities are out there.

For more information visit: http://forexegg.com

]]> An Introduction to ETF Investing http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/an-introduction-to-etf-investing.html http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/an-introduction-to-etf-investing.html Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:52:01 -0400 ETF investing is a type of investment fund that is based on the stock exchange similarly to stocks. Here ETF stands for 'exchange-traded product', and an ETF holds assets which may include stocks, bonds and/or trades at roughly similar price to the net value of those underlying assets on that trading day. As such then, the owner of the ETF then holds those stocks or bonds, though only authorised personnel can buy or sell the shares of the ETF to or from the fund manager. Normally the stocks or shares beneath the ETF share a common theme tying them together. This might be the region for example, with the multiple shares or stocks being from a certain region allowing you to support an area (such as Southeast Asia for example), or might be in the same industry or trade (for example they might be publishing shares, or might all be in the oil trade).

The majority of ETFs track an index, and are a low cost, tax efficient alternative to stocks. ETF investing is particularly useful for smaller investors as it allows them to have immediate diversifications – owning the multiple stocks, bonds and trades within the ETF with few limitations. This diversification then keeps them safer in an unstable market particularly as they haven't put all their eggs in 'one basket' as it were, but at the same time nor have they had to track down multiple shares and have achieved this diversification much more easily. Like stocks they can be traded intra-day and are usually optional.

ETFs are growing in popularity, possibly due to increased interest for the stock market. Many ETF investments now outperform mutual funds and the current total for all ETF assets now exceeds over 1 trillion US dollars. One recently very popular innovation in ETF investing is leveraged ETF. Leveraged ETF is designed in order to make twice or three times the return of the underlying index on a daily basis. This is different from other ETF that only wants to mimic the price of the index and works by including both securities in the underlying index and derivatives of those securities and the index itself. Of course this means higher risk investing, but as a result it also promises potentially higher returns (but then this is the nature of all investments where the more you gamble the more you are able to win). Currently 2x and 3x leveraged ETF is the most popular, but this may change (and grow) in future.

Most online brokerages now incorporate ETF scanners to allow them to be looked up by industry sector or region, or alternatively by value or strategy (e.g. growth, income or speculation). You can also use these to search for leveraged ETF and 2x and 3x leveraged ETF. Cross searches are of course also possible to allow you to find the ETFs for you. For a great way to start investing and to get diversification with low expense ratios and tax efficiency then, look into ETF investing and leveraged ETF.

]]> Foreign Exchange Training Courses http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/foreign-exchange-training-courses.html http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/foreign-exchange-training-courses.html Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:06:11 -0400 More and more now we are living in a global community. For a long time this has been something of a pipe dream, but today technology and transport are making it more and more the case. The world has shrunk and become a lot smaller in the last few decades and this has lead to an increase in the amount of business companies do overseas. At the same time it has resulted in a large boom in the foreign exchange market, a knowledge of which has now become vital for all finances. When you're dealing with foreign currency there is an awful lot to take in, and knowing how to understand the exchange rates and how best to utilise your foreign currency can hugely increase your profits. As such foreign exchange training courses are a highly valuable tool for any business that uses a foreign currency, or anyone who wants to start playing the financial markets for profit.

The foreign exchange market (also sometimes abbreviated to the portmanteau of 'Forex'), is a decentralised financial market that looks at the value of currencies. This allows trading of currencies and provides an anchor facilitating trade between different currencies. The primary purpose of this market is to allow international investments by giving businesses the ability to convert their currencies and is in service during weekdays (closed like most banks for weekends). This might for instance allow a German business to import goods from the US and pay them dollars, even though their own currency is in Euros. This also facilitates speculation on the financial state of various countries and trends suggesting whether their economies are looking to grow or shrink - which from the perspective of an individual or business could help you to spot good opportunities and places to start doing business. As such foreign exchange training courses can help advise you to make wise investments in overseas businesses and start well informed new overseas business ventures.    

Finally it can aid the financial growth of various countries by allowing foreign currency into their economy. As such a foreign exchange training course will enable a company to start bringing in more profit from overseas efficiently which will in effect exponentially increase their market to include the rest of the world while benefiting their own country by bringing in foreign currency.

At the same time though, the foreign exchange market also allows for the 'carry trade'. As currencies are often changing in value (and particularly during times of economic turmoil), this means that it's possible for some companies or individuals to borrow low-yielding currencies and then lend in (or invest through other means in) high-yielding currencies. This is highly efficient way to earn income from the financial markets and is a common technique for lenders and banks. If you are looking at new ways to invest then, foreign exchange training courses can help you to add more strings to your bow.

Similarly even if you aren't participating in the carry trade it can sometimes be useful to wait until the exchange rate is favourable to you before cashing in your foreign currency and having it converted back to yours.

 

]]> Algorithmic Trading in Forex Markets http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/algorithmic-trading-in-forex-markets.html http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/algorithmic-trading-in-forex-markets.html Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:27:48 -0400
Who's Using Algorithmic Trading?

Algorithmic trading is widely used by institutional investors such as pension, mutual funds and large investment banks. It's also used by market makers and hedge funds to provide liquidity to the market. Algorithmic trading can be used in any electronic financial market and with any strategy. The speed at which trades execute makes it possible to profit from minute movements and spreads.

Some History

Algorithmic trading began in the early 70s. As the NYSE began to computerize, trading opportunities emerged. When the stock and futures' markets developed their computer systems, derivative markets emerged and also began using algorithmic trading. Over time, computers and systems became more developed and algorithms followed lock step.

Strategies of Algorithmic Traders

Most algorithms are based on modern computer languages, but a few still exist that are based on spreadsheets. There are two basic strategies: cost reducing and gaming. Cost reducing strategies strive to lower trading cost. The simplest strategy, "iceberging," involves multiple orders. Instead of buying all at once, an algorithm can break an order down into numerous smaller orders once the trigger is met. By doing this, price doesn't run up and the trader is left with a lower average cost than otherwise. Almost all other strategies are "gaming" strategies. These are intended to sniff out traders who are "iceberging" to profit. These strategies are mainly used by market sharks, seeking to take unfair advantages.

Pros and Cons

Major advantages include speed and liquidity. Algorithmic trades execute at the speed of light because the most advanced computer networks are built on fiber optic cables. Any drag on the signal (latency) comes from routing and signal enhancers along the fiber optic cables. It's possible for an algorithmic trade to open and close before the information is relayed through more conventional sources. The use of automatic trading also adds liquidity to financial markets. When buyers reach a threshold, if sellers are waiting, selling begins automatically.



The major con is a fear of market crashes. Crashes such as Black Monday are blamed on automated trading. Critics say that a volatile market can bring prices to points where massive computerized trading kicks in, further weakening an already fragile system.

How can the average trader utilize Algorithmic Trading?

The cost of developing and maintaining an algorithmic trading system can be quite large. You need access to bandwidth and high speeds, the kind you can only get from a fiber optic cable with nearly direct access to trading centers and prime brokers. You also need a highly advanced computer programmer. With these limitations, it's easy to see why algorithmic trading is mainly used by big money investors.

To help the average forex trader fully understand the scope of algorithmic trading in the forex markets, ForexEgg.com has started a "forex algorithmic trader." This trader is using a strategy based on ForexEgg.com's proprietary trading tools, the Price Analysis Tool (PAT) and Temperature Charting.

PAT uses linear regression to predict general price direction and gives upper and lower limits. The Temperature Chart uses theories based on Random Walk Theory and Brownian Motion to measure market volatility. The trader uses the information to determine when the market is too hot or too cold.

For more information visit: http://forexegg.com

]]> Forex Analysis and the Yuan http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/forex-analysis-and-the-yuan.html http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/forex-analysis-and-the-yuan.html Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:48:13 -0400
What is the Yuan?

In forex analysis, the Chinese Yuan refers to Renminbi (CNY). Yuans are the base unit of a number of Chinese currencies. Yuans are also called Kwai, meaning piece. The actual coins are called Renminbi, a system similar to England. Pounds are units and sterling are coins, so you say, "I have 10 pounds sterling or 10 yuan renminbi. Yuans are subdivided into 10 Mao and then 10 fen.

A Little History

The word yuan actually means round object and started as a silver coin in the Qing Dynasty. The modern yuan was first introduced in the 1880s. It replaced the copper coins and silver ingots that were in current use. Originally, it had the same specifications as a silver dollar putting it on par with the US. The move away from the gold standard has changed that, impacting the entire global financial system.

China Now

China is feeling the same economic crunch as the rest of the world. Massive building projects, rapid economic growth and a dependency on foreign trade left them vulnerable to the world's credit problems.

China had been growing at double digit rates for years, a pace many believe to be unsustainable. Recently, headlines from China show a reversal of policy as regulators order banks to shore up their reserves. Fears of a credit crisis, similar to the one in Europe, have been creeping in. Banks had been encouraged into massive lending to help stimulate its faltering economy.

Trading the Yuan

The People's Bank of China has kept tight reign over the valuation of the yuan since 2005, pegging it to a range based on the US dollar. Critics claim that China manipulates its currency to gain an unfair advantage over other countries. In more recent years, the Chinese government has hinted at loosening the restrictions around the yuan, but little has come until now.



Within the last month, the PBOC announced a surprise move and followed through, allowing more flexibility in the yuan's value. The US Treasury responded by saying that China's move to un-peg the yuan was significant. The PBOC has begun a series of increases in its valuation of the yuan. They have raised its mid-point value and relaxed the range in which the yuan can move. In the wake of this, the yuan has appreciated versus the dollar with some volatility not normally allowed by the PBOC.

China Tomorrow



China is in a stage of transition. Keeping the yuan undervalued allowed Chinese industry to buy materials cheaply, fueling its export market. Allowing the yuan to appreciate will mean higher costs for Chinese manufacturers, and will ultimately impact the export market. China can no longer rely on its export market to support its economy. China needs to redirect its economic policy to improve its domestic markets. Such a move will also help to balance our trade deficit with China, allowing the U.S. and other countries to compete on more even financial ground.

China will continue to be a world leader into the coming decades. Keeping abreast of events as they unfold is crucial to understanding the forex markets and trading the yuan. For the latest from China and all the world's banking centers, visit: ForexEgg.com. They provide up-to-the-minute headlines and links to every central bank.

For more information visit: http://forexegg.com

]]> Earn a Steady Income from Your Investments with Corporate Bonds http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/earn-a-steady-income-from-your-investments-with-corporate-bonds.html http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/earn-a-steady-income-from-your-investments-with-corporate-bonds.html Sat, 10 Jul 2010 04:27:16 -0400 Corporate bonds (also called corporates) are basically debt instruments. Companies issue corporate bonds in order to raise money for projects they cannot afford to instigate on their net income alone. When you buy a corporate bond you will effectively be lending money to the company issuing the bond.

Benefits of Corporate Bonds

Corporate bonds offer investors several financial benefits. The main advantage is a steady income throughout the term of the investment through the payment of interest. This will be set at a pre-agreed rate (based on interest rates) and most bonds issue payments semi-annually.

Each corporate bond also has a specified maturity date. On this date the company promises to pay you back the money you initially invested. By investing money into corporate bonds you can make your money work hard for you. Not only will you get your original investment back, but your money will be earning you some profitable interest in the meantime. 

Secured and Unsecured Bonds

You can choose between secured and unsecured corporate bonds. Secured bonds are backed up by specific company assets. What this basically means is that if the company fails to return your principal (the amount you invested) on the maturity date or pay the interest owed to you then you can seize the promised assets. This is a secure way of investing money, but the returns may not be as profitable as on unsecured bonds. Unsecured bonds are riskier as they are merely ‘promises’ to pay interest and principal. If the company goes bust or experiences severe cash flow problems and does not honour the bond you could lose your money. Unsecured bonds are called debentures and although they are riskier they often offer much high potential returns.

Additional Features of Corporate Bonds

Corporate bonds can have some additional features so it is important to research them thoroughly before you invest. For example some may give the company the right to buy back your bonds before the maturity date. Other bonds may offer you the option to turn your corporate bonds into company stock, which could be very profitable if the markets are running in your favour. 

How to Invest in Corporates

You can invest in these bonds through a broker and many mutual fund options will contain a number of corporate bond investments. Corporate bonds are typically issued in denominations of £1,000, £5,000 and £10,000. They are offered in both short and long-term maturities. You can sell your bonds on the open market before they mature. If interest prices have fallen since your initial investment then you could make a good profit.

Corporate bonds can be risky as if the company issuing the bonds goes bankrupt you will lose your money. Also if interest rates rise you may lose out if you have to sell on the open market. However as these bonds are riskier than government bonds they can pay much higher returns. If you invest well and choose companies with strong credit ratings then you should be minimal risk from losing your investment.

]]> Forex Analysis Hampered by European Union http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/forex-analysis-hampered-by-european-union.html http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/forex-analysis-hampered-by-european-union.html Sat, 10 Jul 2010 02:43:58 -0400 What's going on?

Fallout from the PIG countries is starting to infect the stronger Euro zone countries. Two of France's banking giants are facing huge write downs due to Greece and Spain's losses. Credit-Agricole said it will take a 400 million Euro ($536.7 million) write down on one of its Greek subsidiaries. Also, credit giant BNP Paribas received a downgrade on its stock. Standard and Poors cited loan losses in Spain's banking sector as the reason.

Forex analysts and Algorithmic traders are both calling for more losses in the Euro zone banking sector. Forex opportunities are abundant within this volatile sector. Forexegg.com has a great pair of trading tools to help in this time. The Price Analysis Tool gives a good projection of possible high and low ranges while the temperature chart helps to measure market volatility so you can pinpoint entry and exits.

Euro's Future in Question Amongst Forex Traders

There are whispers in the market of a possible "two tier" system for the Euro zone. France and Germany are considering a split in the Euro, with one "super" euro for the strong countries and the old Euro for the weaker. The strong countries include France, Germany, Holland, Austria and Finland. The weak are Greece, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Ireland. One source called it an "act of desperation." While still seen as a plan b, some governments feel they need to cut loose the dead weight, leaving the survival of the Eurozone and European Union in question.

Advantages of a "Two Tier" system

There are some advantages to splitting the Euro. The old Euro would remain with the weaker countries, and would decline against the new, "super" euro. This would aid the finances of the weak countries in terms of inflation and interest rates. The super Euro would then reflect the actual value of the stronger countries. The downside is that the weak countries would still have debts owed in "super euros" which could prove difficult to overcome. Also, if the plan were seriously considered, foreign investors of the weak Euro zone countries would start pulling out their money, further depressing already fragile economies.

European Central Bank

The European Central Bank is ramping up its efforts to control fiscal policies among its member countries. They are putting more pressure on countries in an effort to increase fiscal responsibility. European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet says, "There are no easy answers to the solvency and competitiveness problems of southern Europe". . . "Governments must bolster the confidence of consumers and investors by sticking to tough fiscal goals."

In another move by the ECB to increase fiscal responsibility they want the member nations to open their books for review. The ECB wants tighter rein over its members. So far there has been little support for this plan. EU leaders have already agreed to some stiffer measures, due to start in the second half of this year. England has refused to open its budget to review before parliament ratifies it and the European Commission maintains that "there is no need for new institutions to monitor the old rules."

News will continue to drive the forex and other markets, staying abreast of the most current events is a must for active traders. Websites such as Forexegg.com are great sources of prime news, in addition to providing helpful analytical tools. To view the Forex Analysis Tool, visit: http://www.forexegg.com/Forex_Trend_Analysis.aspx.

For more information visit: http://forexegg.com

]]> Excellent stock future tips to invest in stock market http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/excellent-stock-future-tips-to-invest-in-stock-market.html http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/excellent-stock-future-tips-to-invest-in-stock-market.html Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:15:00 -0400     In most of the times, most of the people are interested to gain good fund in the short time, I should be accounted with the fact that there are the great deals of ways to achieve the definite aim. You must remember an event that the most famous interesting way to make money in this society is an investment. If you are able to observe all possible ways to invest your funds in the stock market gambling, you would notice that investors commonly deal with the stock market, bank financial system and gambling as well. In the case, we were investing our funds we would deal with the stock market trade.

    There are many websites in internet explaining such decision, and they are easily for you. Moreover, you must take care about the fact that the stock market is the niche of investment that people all over the world are using with the aim to make money during centuries. However, here is one thing we need to remember that fact that stock market is the organization that based on the mutual funds. With the definite reason, people involve their assets in this business and become investors. As the rule, some people dealing with the definite event consider the definite event as the way to make money as the easiest one. It depends on the fat that investor's efforts are important for the beginning of the gaming process. As soon as the investor investigated all pros and contras of the stock market that he is going to deal in the future, his work ends.

    The last point in the investor's work is the investment itself. The major part of the investigating process depends on the vent that investor observed all details and characteristics of the stock market; he is going to invest his funds in it. In addition, you must observe the fact that stock exchange is the way to increase the funds you already possess and involve in the gambling process. Moreover, you must remember the fact that initial sum of investment, investors do, affects your profits as well. In the case, you invest minimum funds to start speculations you would get scanty incomes.

    There, you must consult with the variety professional trying to make as beneficial investment as you can. Only the professional of financial questions able gives you valuable piece of advice related to the amount of funds you should invest in the stock market gambling. Be lucky and take care about your funds that you are investing. In addition, it is significant to be accounted with the fact that your investment might be either profitable or not. There, try to do your best make it advantageous for you. If you want more details about stock market business, you need to obtain the stock future tips and stock future details from a reputed website. For more information and details, please do not hesitate to visit their valuable website.

]]> Once Silver is Used in Industry its Gone Forever. It's Consumed and is Not Reusable. http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/once-silver-is-used-in-industry-its-gone-forever.-its-consumed-and-is-not-reusable.html http://www.articlecabi.net/finance1/investing/once-silver-is-used-in-industry-its-gone-forever.-its-consumed-and-is-not-reusable.html Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:00:34 -0400 The gold and silver buying mania is everywhere as investors see the success of precious metal owners' portfolios. To rebuild, guard and prosper after the fiscal politics that devalued the dollar, investors are capitalizing on the profits created by the real intrinsic worth of gold and silver.
People around the world recognize silver's value and it is a popular affordable investment. The US has now allows IRA's (Individual Retirement Accounts) to invest a portion of that portfolio in silver bullion and silver coins. [Call Today] 888-98-Buy-Gold or visit:SilverForMyIRA.com...
However, banks do not want the populous to protect their wealth by saving or hoarding gold or silver. They need movement in the circulation of money to keep bank profits growing.
This worldwide awareness of self-protection of assets through precious metals has reached the common man who is also attempting to repair recent losses and prepare for future profits, if only one silver coin at a time. Since silver is so under priced, and in a lower price bracket then gold, is it easier to accumulate.
Yet, demand for silver is skyrocketing. Just look at the population of China and its needs for silver in the manufacture of electronic, electrical and medical goods to supply its citizens. Its population is as big as Europe and the US put together and its economy, in just the last 10 years grew 300%.
The demand, the limited availability and the small supply of silver are driving its value to unheard of heights as the dollar continues to weaken. When industrial supply and investment demand converge, a global surge will take place. Depletion by industrial usage and shortages caused by lack of new mining will enhance and propel this silver surge.
In 2009, silver posted an average price of $14.67, the second highest average since the high reached in 1980. Much of that strength is attributed to the high demand for silver exchange traded funds (ETFs) as well as physical retail investment. Also, a 21% increase in coins and medals fabrication created this new record.
In an article in Barron's Magazine it was concluded that using the Silver Institute's figures, that the total world silver stock is 650 million ounces, the world would run out of silver completely in 4 years.
Reflect on the fact that Central Banks dumped silver and the fact that these same Central Banks will never get it back. The reason? The silver is being consumed and can't be replaced.
The low price of silver is actually encouraging more consumption and less production! Yet, investors continue to turn to silver as a safe haven against sovereign debt risks ]]>