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There are no stupid questions right? So about gold.....
Posted on 2/25/21 at 6:32 pm
Posted on 2/25/21 at 6:32 pm
If the government is literally printing money and going deeper in debt wouldn’t something like gold bouillon be on a steady rise?
Why did gold prices peak around 2012 and have been on a downward trend since?
And of course the ultimate question is, is buying physical gold a good investment.
Thanks guys
Why did gold prices peak around 2012 and have been on a downward trend since?
And of course the ultimate question is, is buying physical gold a good investment.
Thanks guys
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Posted on 2/25/21 at 6:49 pm to Purple Spoon
Gold is an awful inflation hedge.
It’s a fear hedge, at best.
It’s a fear hedge, at best.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 7:03 pm to Purple Spoon
No.
Gold sucks, silver sucks, platinum really sucks.
Gold sucks, silver sucks, platinum really sucks.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 7:05 pm to slackster
So what are some good inflation hedges?
Posted on 2/25/21 at 7:06 pm to Purple Spoon
The paper gold market has been manipulated since forever but especially since the ‘08 crash. The power brokers push the price down so central banks can buy physical gold hand over fist at a discount.
Look at what central banks do, not what they say. They discredit gold publicly while filling their coffers quietly.
Look at what central banks do, not what they say. They discredit gold publicly while filling their coffers quietly.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 7:09 pm to Purple Spoon
The time to buy gold is when the economy is kicking and recession/election fears are virtually nonexistent. Generally; that’s when it’s at its low point.
I bought physical when it was $1,200+ an ounce. That was only two years ago. I’ve committed myself to selling it all the minute it tops $2,000.
You cannot be emotionally invested in it. Don’t listen to the stackers. We aren’t returning to the gold standard due to some serious geopolitical reasons (the largest mines are in China and Russia). Buy it, wait until opportunity presents itself and sell it. Wait until it drops to rock bottom and then repeat.
As investments go; there is money to be made with gold. Buying bullion at or near spot price is key. Anything less than an ounce at a time makes recuperating your investment tough due to premiums from dealers.
That said, obligatory investor talk. Gold woefully underperforms the market as a whole. There are isolated periods when it outperforms the market. It should never represent the core of your portfolio.
I bought physical when it was $1,200+ an ounce. That was only two years ago. I’ve committed myself to selling it all the minute it tops $2,000.
You cannot be emotionally invested in it. Don’t listen to the stackers. We aren’t returning to the gold standard due to some serious geopolitical reasons (the largest mines are in China and Russia). Buy it, wait until opportunity presents itself and sell it. Wait until it drops to rock bottom and then repeat.
As investments go; there is money to be made with gold. Buying bullion at or near spot price is key. Anything less than an ounce at a time makes recuperating your investment tough due to premiums from dealers.
That said, obligatory investor talk. Gold woefully underperforms the market as a whole. There are isolated periods when it outperforms the market. It should never represent the core of your portfolio.
This post was edited on 2/25/21 at 7:21 pm
Posted on 2/25/21 at 8:38 pm to GREENHEAD22
quote:In this thread because I'm wondering the same thing; I'm guessing the answer is crypto (besides direct investments)?
So what are some good inflation hedges?
Posted on 2/25/21 at 8:51 pm to When in Rome
I have asked this question multiple times in the past couple weeks and never get an answer.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 8:55 pm to GREENHEAD22
She's just not into you bro.
I'm looking at commodities, VCMDX for ex.
I'm looking at commodities, VCMDX for ex.
This post was edited on 2/25/21 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 2/25/21 at 8:56 pm to GREENHEAD22
Get set up semi off grid and ride out the down times.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 8:57 pm to GREENHEAD22
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I have asked this question multiple times in the past couple weeks and never get an answer.
Real Estate is the best hedge against inflation.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 8:58 pm to jimbeam
Well yea, I mean we have that part down, did you not see my post about my weed stocks and your Bitcoin?
Posted on 2/25/21 at 8:58 pm to GREENHEAD22
Posted on 2/25/21 at 9:02 pm to Vols&Shaft83
We have been looking at land and gotten close 3 times only to have a cash offer pull it out first. Market is crazy hot, this rate jump this week was a kick in the gut.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 9:04 pm to GREENHEAD22
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have asked this question multiple times in the past couple weeks and never get an answer.
Stocks as a group are typically good enough, but you can look at products that use inflation swaps as a more pure inflation hedge.
TIPS sound good but have their own problems imo.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 9:07 pm to slackster
Russian is the guy I usually cue in on for market changes but he doesn't seem to post much anymore.
I would like someone to tell me that hyperinflation fears are not realistic.
I would like someone to tell me that hyperinflation fears are not realistic.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 9:11 pm to GREENHEAD22
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So what are some good inflation hedges?
The S&P, REITS, TIPS, shiny yellow metals, rental income.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 9:18 pm to Purple Spoon
the price of gold denominated in bitcoin
Posted on 2/25/21 at 9:43 pm to GREENHEAD22
Posted on 2/25/21 at 10:29 pm to GREENHEAD22
quote:
So what are some good inflation hedges?
GreenHead listen to the "Superinvestors and the Art of Wordly Wisdom" podcast. The most recent episode "James Davolos On Protecting Yourself Against a Paradigm Shift in Inflation"
it is an absolutely fantastic listen.
CAPEX light companies receiving revenues tied to commodities is key.
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