Here’s a low down on some of the drawbacks of the GLD gold ETF.  There are some with even much stronger opinions of the negatives of the ETF than this article.  In fact just yesterday on Zerohedge Tyler Durden commented that GLD has launched a PR campaign via CNBC, to convince the public that they do actually own their gold.  They took a CNBC reporter...

This is a lengthy and somewhat complex interview with an expert on ETF’s (Exchange Traded Funds).  If you’re thinking of investing in these vehicles this is a must read.  However even if you’re not it’s worth a read, as the article demonstrates just how precarious the whole financial system potentially is  and what problems might lurk...

By Jeff Clark, BIG GOLD It’s no secret that the silver market is red hot. As I write, silver American Eagles and Canadian Maple Leafs are sold out at their respective mints. Buying in India has gone through the roof, especially noteworthy among a people with a strong historical preference for gold. Demand in China continues unabated. Silver stocks have...

The latest concerns about the Gold and Silver Exchange Traded Funds (ETF’s) comes from John Embry of Sprott Asset Management.  John has been speaking at the Silver Summit in Spokane, Washington where he has expressed doubts about the precious metals ETF’s actually having the metal that they claim to have. The report has been compiled by...

Jul 15, 2009

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