Tuesday, April 5, 2011

20 Reasons to Own Gold NOW!

1. Practicality: Gold is still by far the optimal choice for most investors

2. Protection: Likely ruptures in the stability of the U.S. dollar standard


3. Profit potential: Gold prices will eventually peak well above $2,000/oz.


4. Inflation hedge: The most powerful factor affecting gold is monetary inflation


5. Supply/Demand: 2009 gold supply/demand dynamics: irreversible changes


6. Low risk: Gold’s downside risk is paltry compared to the upside potential


7. Privacy: Numismatic coins offer private ownership benefits over bullion


8. Central banks buying gold: To diversify reserves away from U.S. dollars


9. China: Chinese quietly buying gold / commodities to hedge U.S. paper


10. Secular Bull Mkt: Shortest commodity bull market 15 yrs, longest 23 yrs


11. Gold is money: Gold now accepted as 4th global currency (with $, Eu, Y.)


12. Gold going mainstream: This is still a relatively stealth gold bull market


13. Good timing: Investors should not worry about good/bad gold entry points


14. Commodities an accepted asset class: For the first time in recent history


15. Price corrections: A sure sign of a healthy bull market, buy on the dips


16. Geopolitical risks: Gold/oil prices reflect rising nuclear threat


17. Gold you hold in your hand: Numismatic coins or bullion are best


18. ETFs: Gold gaining strength from ETFs, corporate and pension money


19. No gold bubble yet: 5-7 years out could launch gold above $5,000/oz.


20. True value: Regardless of what the media says, gold offers true value

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