A cautious strategy works best in volatile markets. My reservations about the market going back to 29,500 proved correct this week – and we closed last Thursday (at 28460) just slightly down on the preceding week. What we’re witnessing right now is a battle of sentiment...
On the one hand we’ve got resource companies like Anglo Platinum posting tremendous “comeback” results. The mining giant said it would produce 2.5 million ounces of platinum this year, and sell it at $1 500 per ounce or better. Their latest earnings confirm analysts’ expectations of a turnaround in the commodities sector. Why?

As private investors, we have one massive advantage over fund managers. And it’s so counter intuitive, you’ll probably think it’s not an advantage at all; in fact you may think I’ve lost my marbles... But here goes: We are allowed to make bad investments.

Gold is the No. 1 "safe haven" in harsh economic times. Between mid-2007 and 2009, gold prices went from $940 an ounce to nearly $1,220 an ounce. That's more than a 33% gain at a time when equity prices, real estate prices and the value of the greenback were in a freefall.

If you’ve been following us over the past few weeks, you’ll know we’re urging you to buy gold. Today we show you a hidden “quirk” in the gold market that could put you ahead of most private investors.

Take your emotions out of the investment process by getting a group of friends together and start an investment club. Today I investigate the benefits of investing this way and show you how to set up a successful (and safe) club.