Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Must We Choose? Deja Vu!

January 6, 2011
Gold's Relative Bubble? (Musical Tribute)

There has been huge talk about gold being in a bubble situation with a burst imminent, but perhaps palladium, silver and copper are better candidates for such an assessment.

Must we choose?

January 12, 2011
Is Gold a Bubble About to Pop? These Charts Say No

If we're looking for speculative bubbles, would a stock that has quadrupled in a mere two years qualify? Take a look at the chart of global industrial stalwart Caterpillar (CAT).

If we compare GLD with CAT, gold looks like a model of stability. If there are any incipient bubbles in the market, Caterpillar and silver are much better candidates to experience a sudden pop than gold.


Must we choose?



Unwise was the wayfarer who journeyed by night, for in the shadows greedy eyes glittered...

3 comments:

  1. As a side note, I owned CAT from 2000 to 2004. It treated me very well.

    I have absolutely no desire to own it now.

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  2. "I have absolutely no desire to own it now."

    And you're not alone...

    Insider Selling Tops Buying by More Than 100 Times

    "A total of just $2.54 million in buying took place in the first week of 2011, compared with more than $289 million in selling."


    Word ver: cation - The only thing missing is 'you'!

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  3. G.H.,

    CAT Insider Selling Tops Buying by More Than A Trillion Times Over Last 6 Months?

    Yahoo: CAT Insider Transactions

    Purchases N/A
    Sales 150,222


    Although I am a hoarder of basic necessities, I'll pass on hoarding CAT shares with the intent to let them roam freely within the confines of my home. I might be crazy but I'm not THAT crazy. ;)

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