Calvin C.'s Comments

Gold Has Not Begun to Shine

Fri, 08 May 2009 22:49:18 -0400

I understand how gold bugs feel, having once held 25% positions in SLV & 25% in GLD for a period of ups & downs, only to have it break even.

I agree that there's been massive manipulation in the past & present, but if "they" are getting their ways, perhaps we shouldn't fight them with what little we have in our brokerage accounts, compared to the trillions that their magical press can churn out trillions on the snap of a finger (or magical IT system that crunches a few more zeros behind our current M1, M2 #s).

Gold Has Not Begun to Shine

Fri, 08 May 2009 16:34:18 -0400

5 reasons not to buy gold:

"There is no place for gold on the global financial stage."
by Jamie Dlugosch
Reason #1: There Is No Inflation
Reason #2: Gold Prices Are Easily Manipulated
Reason #3: Gold Is in Limited Supply
Reason #4: Gold Was Dead for 20 Years
Reason #5: The Dollar Is the Global Currency

I'm neither for or against gold; just want to know what you Alpha Seekers think. Here's the link to his in-depth thesis:

www.investorplace.com/...

I also saw the market club video by Adam Hewison on gold technicals; how the reverse head & shoulders in clearly forming over a 6 month period, a sign that gold is poised to rise.

I'm torn on this issue & would like you guys to shed some light.

Should We Listen to Boone Pickens on Oil?

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:15:43 -0400

You go Solargirl!

Negative Real Rates of Return Should Force Investors into Precious Metals

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:07:13 -0400

This line of thinking may only stick with institutions & sound investors, most people who tuck away their savings @ the local bank has no real concept of inflation/deflation; then again, smart money controls pretty the majority.

Precious Metals Manipulation: Lawyers Prepare for Battle

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:05:07 -0400

Sick the vultures on the rabid wolves. Fight fire with fire.

What's Up with the China Solar Stocks

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:58:39 -0400

Agree with leh, profit taking across the board, solar is still a beautiful story.

China: What Comes After the Olympics?

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:14:04 -0400

Thank you CabaretVoltaire for that great article.

Tuesday Outlook: Commodities, Emerging Markets

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:31:18 -0400

Everyone knows that Vlad is the man behind the iron curtain & Mdevdev is just his puppet.

International ETF Update: China, India

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:33:08 -0400

lol

California Signaling A Housing Bottom? [Housing Tracker]

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:37:14 -0400

Greenspan the 'Bubbleman' along with 'Helicopter' Ben will go down in history as the culprit behind the hyperinflation of the US dollar. By that time, government will force us to switch our worthless dollars to the new Amero.

Recent Fed Days

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:33:35 -0400

I thought the market would dip a bit after the dovish comments (especially on a 200+ day), but it didn't. Is this a repeating pattern as well? Every time Fed announces rate cut or unchanged, the markets spikes up? If that's the case, does the market jolt down temporarily after a rate raise announcement?

The Fright of the Chameleon: WSJ’s ‘Intelligent Investor’ and ETF Paranoia

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:11:04 -0400

What's up with all the slander in one the last investor safe havens? Just don't buy the small ETFs.

California Signaling A Housing Bottom? [Housing Tracker]

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:10:13 -0400

My sister in law just bought a $500k triplex in downtown Anaheim (originally $750k). She thinks she struck gold, but I can't wait to see the look on her face when Obama slaps her with the 30% capital gains tax for home sales. Landlords think they own you & it pisses me off.

World Bank Biofuels Report Finally Released

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:07:40 -0400

Jeff Mackee said it best 2 months ago on Fast Money: "Ethanol is a scam"...

ETF Update: Financial Sector Shows Strength

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:27:08 -0400

4 letters...LMAO

ETFs Trading at a Discount With Hope

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:26:27 -0400

How are expenses calculated anyways? Can anyone point me out? Do I pay a transaction fee when I purchase ETFs? I'm asking this because I've been scalping a few ETFs.

Ford's Deepening Hole

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:25:13 -0400

McCain says he'd bail F & GM out. Yes, they are symbolic of America's great yesterdays, but that alone is what they will always be.

Bear Bottom Yet to Be Seen - Barron's

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:15:03 -0400

We should all listen to zenalgorithm.

Five American Innovators to Buy During the Current Downturn

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:12:10 -0400

DING DING DING! You are diversified! Welcome to Cramerica!

8 Dow Stocks Likely To Outperform

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:10:11 -0400

Great companies, bad timing.

Why Visa Should Thrive

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:07:46 -0400

Credit cards...the last vestige of hope for financials.

Too Late to the Oil Party? Consider an Alternative (Part II)

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:49:15 -0400

Solar & Wind is barely making a dent in our energy consumption (Wiki puts it @ <3%). Nuclear could make a HUGE difference, but the waste is a problem. Why tuck it away in Yucca Mt. Blast it off into space using nuclear rockets!

p.s. Short the Bear & Long the Bull.

Global ETF Wrap Up

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:06:11 -0400

Looks like every country is importing inflation from us.

Evaluating Ambac: Intrinsic Value Withstanding Market Volatility

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:18:42 -0400

ABK is tied to multi trillion dollar derivatives. If it goes down, we'll have a catastrophe at hand.

Rick Rule: Market Malaise Signals Opportunity in Miners

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:13:56 -0400

The Vet was more way informative than Rick. Thanks Vet.

XLF Leads Crazy ETF Trading Volume

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:11:16 -0400

Short the short ETFs to go long.

NVIDIA's Long-Term Prospects Mean It's Currently Undervalued

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 03:01:24 -0400

I used to be a geek on World of Warcraft & obsessed over graphic card performance. I'd pick NVIDIA over ATI any day due its superior performance & compatibility with Windows programs (I hated ATI's Catalyst driver).

Is China's Olympics Vacation Affecting Commodities Markets?

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:38:07 -0400

How's the trade relation between China & Russia? Now that Russian stocks look dirt cheap, anyone here thinks that MTL will have a good run?

Some See Value In Housing-Related Industries [Housing Tracker]

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:05:18 -0400

Sure, if want your investments sit idly for the next 3-5 years.

Asian, Petrodollar Countries Could Buoy U.S. Stocks

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:04:19 -0400

This is pathetic, the way our we hand money on a silver platter to terrorist abiding countries & in turn depend on them for our very own sustenance.