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November
2009
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Pay Yourself What Social Security Won't
For the first time in nearly 35 years
there will be no cost of living
adjustment in payments to Social
Security recipients. But for many,
monthly bills will increase anyway.
We've uncovered one investment class
that can help you increase your income
despite the lack of help from Social
Security. |
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What the "Man Who Made Too Much" Says About Gold
Right now, nearly every currency is
facing the same problem -- governments
are expanding the money supply at a pace
the economy can't keep up with. John
Paulson, one of the greatest hedge-fund
managers to step onto a trading room
floor, thinks it's a good time to turn
to gold. |
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Profit From the Rise of the Machines
Robots are taking over the business
sector. More and more, businesses are
replacing human employees with automated
machines. And at a tenth of the price,
these companies are cutting costs and
increasing their bottom line -- great
news for their share prices. |
October
2009
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Get Paid 10% To Protect Your Portfolio
Skyrocketing deficits have drawn dire forecasts of a plummeting dollar and
double-digit inflation. Investors can defend themselves from these doomsday
scenarios -- and earn 10% at the same time. |
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How to Read an Executive's Mind
Bill Gates sells shares of Microsoft every day. Does that mean we should
sell? Not necessarily. Learn why insider selling is such a simple indicator
that is often misread and what company is having its shares scooped up by
insiders. |
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The Index That Thrashed the S&P 500
'Smart money' is pouring billions into
this sector expecting huge future gains.
The sector is already up +85% from its
lows and should continue to outperform
as China's appetite for resources
continues to build. |
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Invest Alongside Buffett with This
Industry Leader
This Berkshire Hathaway holding
weathered the economic downturn better
than any of its competitors. Investors
can still scoop up shares of this
company for about the same price Buffet
paid two years ago. |
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Olympic Fever: Yet Another Reason to Invest in Brazil
Brazil is making headlines with its winning bid for the Olympics, but there
are plenty of other reasons that make the country a compelling investment
candidate. Learn what they are and the easiest way to profit from Brazil's
rise as an economic force. |
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A 17% Yield People Hate
You can get a 17% yield in a sector people love to hate. Amidst a
floundering economy, business is absolutely booming in a forgotten corner of
the economy. You'll be surprised where...because it's probably the last
place you would ever think to look. |
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Finding Double Digit Yields In Today's Market
Last year, you could find junk bonds with 20%-plus yields. Locating a
double-digit yielding REIT wasn't a problem back in March, either. The
yields on these income investments have since dropped. But there is still
one investment out there that has your double-digit income needs covered. |
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Why This Well-Known Company Should Be Avoided
This industry dominator is in for a bumpy road because of its reliance on
domestic markets. Management has been unable to find new markets for this
American staple and share prices could be headed downwards. |
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Why All the Fuss Over Rare Earths?
These metals are found in your computer's hard drive, your DVD player, and
almost all electronics. From jets to energy-efficient light bulbs, the
applications are endless. Almost all of the production is imported from
China, but there's one California company investors should consider. |
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Barack Obama's Hush-Hush $1.4 Billion Carbon Competition
The administration has quietly named 12 teams for an exclusive race to
develop an obscure process. The winner will get $1.4 billion from Uncle Sam
and may prove to have the most valuable technology in the world. Here's how
to take advantage of the profits to come. |
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The Nation's Fastest Growing Restaurants
Restaurants can be a tough business: A quarter fail the first year. But some
eateries have been putting smiles on the faces of customers and shareholders
by posting outstanding growth in recent years. One in particular stands out. |
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Earn 9% from This Company's Unique Strategy
Where most investors see ruin, this company sees opportunity. It has made a
fortune buying busted banks and selling them for a quick profit. To get in
on the action all you have to do is loan them a little money... |
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The Next Sector to Outperform the Market
Financials have outperformed other sectors by a wide margin since March.
Historical sector rotation patterns tell us what's coming next and which
sectors we should now be looking to for market-beating gains. |
September 2009
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A Rare Chance for a Buffett-like Deal
Warren Buffett's preferred stock deals with Goldman Sachs and General
Electric are two recent examples of why he became the greatest investor in
history. But if you thought only the Oracle of Omaha could make moves like
these, think again... |
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The No. 1 Way to Profit When Silver Upstages Gold
The world once had 2.2 billion ounces of silver above ground, but that
figure has plummeted -86% to the current 300 million ounces. As supply
dwindles and demand increases, expect silver prices to soar. |
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A Perfectly Timed IPO
This high-tech 'green' energy company is bringing its shares to market as
investors are paying more for stocks than they have in years. But that's
only one of the things that's likely to benefit this outstanding
manufacturer... |
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Two Discoveries That Change Everything
Two multibillion-barrel finds this month are altering ideas about the future
of petroleum exploration and production. They're also totally changing the
value of some of the industry's biggest companies, creating enormous
opportunity for investors. |
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Market Gives This Airline "Important Vote of Confidence"
All the bad news coming out of the airlines sector has investors worried.
But these two companies are adding more destinations, more flights and
acquiring rivals, find out which airlines are poised to capitalize from a
weak market. |
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Everyone is Wrong about the U.S. Dollar
No one's talking about the possibility of the U.S. dollar gaining strength.
A look at the greenback's fundamentals shows it may be poised for a bullish
trend. |
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This Market Disconnect May Not Last Much Longer
Wall Street has ignored the tech sector since the days of the dot-com
collapse. Profits have soared while many share prices are at pre-1999
levels, creating a historic buying opportunity. |
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Solar Energy's Future Shines Brightest in China
Alternative energy sources, including wind, solar, and
hydropower, are in line to replace fossil fuels. China's market for green
technology could reach a trillion dollars a year and these companies could
benefit. |
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Three Obvious Things No One Realizes About the Market
Sometimes even the smartest, most successful investors have all the signs
right under their noses and still manage to get it dead wrong. Here are
three patently obvious things the market is telling us right now that
investors can use to their benefit. |
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These Utility ETFs Are Set
to Soar
Most investors think there's no money in utilities. But these traditionally
recession-resistant stocks poor performance in 2008 and 2009 are temporary.
One subsector looks ready to jump +20%. |
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These
Investments Could Disappear Overnight
The feds have decided to take aim at
these popular investments. Here's what
you need to know about these securities
in order to avoid a loss holding them in
your portfolio. |
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The
Two Reasons It's Time to Short U.S. Stocks
Leading indicators are heading in positive directions, the market has
rallied, and the economy may finally be back on track. It's not all good
news and investors should consider shorting the market. |
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Beat the Crowd with These Five
Strategies
Investors can be punished when they forget the basics of the market. These
strategies are so simple, implement them today and prevent your portfolio
from losing big tomorrow. |
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Why The
Market is in its Sweet Spot
These four elements indicate that stock prices should continue to soar. But
investors need to keep a close eye on this indicator that could bring the
market rally to an end. |
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The Shunned Income Investment That's Beat Stocks 3-to-1
Don't
look now, but a batch of securities everyone knows about -- and seemingly
shuns -- has been one of the best investments in 2009. And the party isn't over yet. There's still
time for
you to lock in double-digit yields... if you can handle the unfortunate name
of this investment. |
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This
Tech Stock is Ready to Soar in 2010
As the economy shows signs of recovery, investors can ride this tech giant
to the top. This company has regained its market leadership and should blow
through 2009 earnings estimates. |
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Tell Uncle
Sam You Won't Be Paying Taxes This Year
There is a way to beat the taxman with
your investments after all. I'll show
you how to lock in yields approaching
10% and buy or sell these securities
just like a stock. Best of all: You
don't have to pay a dime of federal
taxes on the income they generate. |
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Capture
iPhone Profits Without Owning Apple
Shares
A Chinese telecom company has recently
inked a deal to deliver the iPhone to
the world's largest market. This Chinese
telecom could be the best way to profit
from the iPhone's massive potential in
China. |
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Avoid These
Three Costly, But Common,
Diversification Mistakes
Diversifying your portfolio can boost
gains and minimize risk. But taking too
narrow a view of this principle can lead
to three common and costly mistakes.
Sometimes even the pros get it wrong --
but these mistakes are easy to avoid,
once you understand the true nature of
your portfolio. |
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A New Age of Corporate Takeovers Could
Soon Emerge
The value of corporate assets tends to
be understated in periods of high
inflation. This creates big moneymaking
opportunities for investors who know
where to look. One industry in
particular looks attractive, and
investors who get in first could see
huge profits. |
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Can this Telecom Raise its Dividend
Indefinitely?
This telecom company has a history of
raising dividends and is currently
yielding 6.3%. It has plenty of dividend
coverage, and its earnings are expected
to grow in 2009 and 2010. Here's how to
get your first check from this
dependable dividend payer. |
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How to Buy
Oil for Only $4.67 a Barrel
Commodity traders
around the world are paying nearly $70
for a barrel of crude, but there's a
much smarter way to go about it. Here's
an easy way to buy oil today for just a
fraction of its market price. |
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Stocks Set to Rocket in September
U.S. stocks have jumped an impressive
+54.9% in a matter of months. An
improving real estate market and solid
GDP projections could send stock prices
zooming even higher in September. |
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Obama Poised to
Deliver a Triple-Digit Gain
No matter what
anyone thinks of the health-care plan --
for or against -- there's no doubt the
debate in Congress is hurting shares of
the nation's leading health insurance
companies. For investors willing to bet
the latest attempt to reform health care
will stall out or die, languishing
health-insurance company stocks offer
immense appeal for double-digit and even
triple-digit gains. |
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Your Guide
to Understanding the Banking Crisis
The banking sector is showing signs of
life as it climbs out of the depths of
the financial crisis. Here, we'll give a
brief summary of what happened and what
you can expect from this sector in the
months ahead. |
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The Best
Investment of the Decade
These
securities have beaten the S&P during
the past 5, 10 and 15 years and hardly
anyone is talking about them. Do you
have them in your portfolio? |
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The Safest
Dividend in the S&P
Sixty-one of the companies in the S&P
500 Index cut their dividends in 2008,
equating to $40.6 billion in lost
dividend income. But that doesn't mean
every stock in the index is ready to
slash its payments. I've taken a look at
every single company in the S&P 500 and
arrived at what I think is "The Safest
Dividend in the S&P." |
August 2009
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China Sets
the Tone
Chinese stocks dropped -23% in less than
a month, but are still up for the year.
On the back of this pullback, now could
be the best time for investors to get
back into the Chinese market. |
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A +450% Gain
is Only the Beginning
This company's
products are used in renewable energy,
telecom and construction. It can barely
keep up with demand, and the share price
could soon catch up. |
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This Buffett
Holding is Poised to Jump +33%
This sector has only four major players,
making them virtual monopolies. Warren
Buffett loves these businesses so much,
they account for more than 10% of
Berkshire's portfolio. Get the name of
this sector and one Buffett holding that
could jump +33%. |
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Don't Buy a
House Until After December 1st
There's a frenzy in home buying,
thanks to the popular $8,000 first-time
homebuyer's tax credit. But if you look
at recent history, you'll see that
waiting may end up netting you an even
better deal. |
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Can
Consumers Lead the Market?
Consumer confidence is on the rise. So
why are some analysts predicting the
market's recent rally is about to cool
off? |
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What to Do When
the CEO Goes Bonkers
A CEO's performance can make or break a
company. That's why investors must keep
a watchful eye on who's at the helm.
When they underperform, or even worse,
set fire to the ship -- that's when you
know to get out. |
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What the Chinese Are Buying, and How You
Can Own It First
Outside of ordinary things like flashy
cars and booze and quirky things like
ivory and dried seahorses, one
interesting item is attracting buying
interest from increasingly affluent
Chinese consumers. See what this item is
and how you can use it's popularity to
profit. |
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Housing Gets Better... But Has It
Bottomed?
You may have seen the headlines
suggesting the price declines in housing
are slowing... but that doesn't mean
we're at the bottom. As you'll see,
there is strong evidence housing still
has major hurdles to overcome. |
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After the
Worst Bear Market in Years, Every One of
My Holdings is... Up?
I don't have a crystal ball, and I can't
predict the day-to-day moves of the
market. Even so, I've managed to come
out of the bear market with every one of
my High-Yield Investing holdings showing
positive returns. I'll tell you the
techniques I used to achieve this sort
of performance and how you can use them
to put together a winning portfolio of
your own. |
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The Banking
Crisis Cometh
The FDIC insurance fund was created
after the great depression to promote
confidence in the U.S. financial system.
So what happens when the funds run out?
After four bank failures this weekend
the FDIC's insurance fund is in bad
shape...maybe even empty. |
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The World's
Smartest Investors Lost Money in These
Tempting Traps
The world's
smartest investors saw the market
downturn coming back in the summer of
2007. They made the perfect play and bet
against the market. But instead of
gaining over +60% as they should have --
they lost money. Learn how these
investors got burned and how you can
avoid these investment traps. |
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The Only 'Green' Wall Street Doesn't Get
This leading S&P 500 company has beaten
Wall Street's expectations in 13 out of
the past 18 quarters. It posted a $420
million profit on Wednesday that was
nearly twice what analysts were
expecting, and yet the shares still
fell. The problem: Wall Street simply
doesn't understand the company and
focuses on all the wrong things.
Investors who do understand this storied
manufacturer, however, can't buy its
shares fast enough at today's prices. |
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Cash in on the "New
Detroit"
Even with the "Cash for Clunkers"
program, U.S. auto sales are down -33%
from last year. It's a much different
story abroad where many countries are
seeing jumps in auto sales. Many experts
believe that by 2020 the global auto
sector will look nothing like it does
today; here's how to invest accordingly. |
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Your Chance
for a 10.6% Yield is Closing Fast
I've pinpointed an opportunity for
investors to capture double-digit
yields... but I'm afraid the chance is
closing fast. You see, a select group of
insurance securities are paying out
spectacular yields, but they're also
going up in value by the day. If you act
quickly, there's still time to lock in
this and other yields -- while also
setting your portfolio up for capital
gains. |
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Where
Buffett Says the Economy is Headed
Buffett is worried about the U.S.
government's trillion dollar debt. With
the fear of inflation looming, the
outlook seems bleak. Even so, the Oracle
of Omaha thinks the economy is fairing
far better than it could be and that
maybe a little inflation isn't so bad --
especially for one flailing industry. |
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You Don't Need to be a Producer to
Profit From Hollywood
This movie theater operator just posted
record breaking sales and boosted free
cash flow by +170% in the latest
quarter. Find out how you can capture a
6.2% dividend yield, and cash in on
blockbuster hits with shares of this
industry leader. |
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How You Can
Own a Quarter of the Internet... And Why
You Don't Want to
Half of all file-sharing traffic is
hosted on one website that has more than
25 million users. The website's four
founders are now in prison, and the
website is in the process of being
purchased. If a deal is struck, the
website will likely go public. Here is
everything you need to know about this
controversial website and its potential
IPO. |
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The Smartest
"Cash for Clunkers" Play
This company's stock has rallied more
than +50% since its March lows. But
that's nothing to what could come next.
The "Cash for Clunkers" program is
boosting demand for this company's
product, which should improve earnings. |
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Four Ways to
Profit From Resurgent Commodities Prices
Copper is up more than +96% this year,
and sugar prices just reached record
levels. However, prices are still well
below last year's peak and could
continue to move higher. Here are four
ways investors can make money from the
the commodities surge. |
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A Rare
"Second Chance" at Making a Fortune
The internet boom fueled monster gains
for companies like AOL which jumped
+73,050%. Investors now have a second
chance to ride the next big boom --
emerging market telecoms. This sector is
expected to grow +45% by 2013, and
investors who get in early can expect
huge profits. Here are two ways to play
the telecoms boom. |
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Capture a
17.1% Yield and Get Paid Every Three
Months
This company is taking advantage of low
interest rates and leverage to boost its
profits. It pays a 17.1% yield, and its
stock has rebounded +74% since its
November lows. Best of all, Nathan
Slaughter -- editor of Half-Priced
Stocks -- says this stock could jump
another +63% before it reaches fair
value. |
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How to Play
the Canadian Banking Crisis for a Quick
Double
The Canadian
banking system has been hailed for
avoiding exposure to risky assets that
lost most of their value during the
financial crisis. But a wave of
mortgage, consumer loan, and corporate
loan losses could cut deep into Canadian
banks' profits and send their shares
tumbling. Here's what you need to know
to profit from the potential banking
crisis. |
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Eight Ways
to Profit From Japan’s Game-Changing
Election
The probable election of the Democratic
Party of Japan will have major
implications for investors. Many
export-oriented Japanese companies will
lose government backing in favor of
domestic-oriented companies. Here's how
to profit and avoid pitfalls from the
election. |
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This Bio-Agricultural Firm's Business
Could
Double By 2012
Federal regulators recently gave this
industry leader the green light for its
latest game-changing product. Gross
profits are expected to double in the
U.S. and triple overseas by 2012. Find
out why this company's shares are a
steal at current valuations. |
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Say "No Thanks" to Taxes with this
Investment
Corporate bonds may have high yields,
but taxes can eat away at the returns.
This high-yielding investment not only
avoids taxes, but pays a monthly
dividend. Here's everything you need to
know about this tax-free investment. |
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20% of Adults have a Disorder this
Company Treats
This health care company has produced
earnings growth of +19% during the past
ten years. It is a leader in
manufacturing equipment that diagnoses
and treats a potentially fatal breathing
disorder. The shares are currently
undervalued, and earnings are expected
to jump +20% next year. Here's
everything you need to know about this
company. |
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Growth and a
Steady Yield from a Brazilian Power
Provider
Carla Pasternak -- editor of
High-Yield International -- has
uncovered a Brazilian power provider
that holds a monopoly in a large part of
Brazil, giving it a steady cash flow and
yield. This company's stock has already
risen +90% since its October lows -- but
that's just the beginning. Analysts
estimate that earnings will jump +17%
next year and +8% annually during the
next five years. |
July 2009
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Earn a 10.5% Yield From this Elite Asset
Management Firm
The world's premier equity firm is now
boasting a mouth-watering 10.9% yield.
This firm specializes in purchasing
distressed businesses and selling them
for a profit. It is already up +68% in
2009 and should continue to outperform
the market as economic conditions
improve. |
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Why No
Investor Should Own Any Shares in
This Troubled Sector
This problematic sector has never
made any money. Its long history of
bankruptcies and continued, persistent
defiance of fundamental analysis and
downright conventional wisdom make these
stocks ones that individual investors
should avoid at all costs |
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The Water Utility
Poised to Jump 166%
Guest contributor Jonas Elmerraji has
uncovered a small-cap water utility that
grew sales 10 times faster than the rest
of the industry. This company has
exposure emerging markets and could see
its share price jump by +166%. |
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Leading
Desalinization Company Offers Wellspring
of Earnings
Many countries are in short supply of
potable water and are turning to
desalinization to meet demand. Several
desalinization companies will benefit,
but one is expected to take the lion's
share of the profits. This company makes
essential parts used in the
desalinization process and expects
revenue to jump +40% in 2010 and +30% in
2011. Best of all, the shares are
currently trading at a discount. |
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Brazil's
Booming Economy is Taking This Company
Along for the Ride
Brazil, South America's largest economy,
is expect to grow +4.1% next year
compared with the anemic +0.8% for the
U.S. Few companies will profit from
Brazil's growth more than this diverse
retailer that operates 600
establishments and controls 13% of the
grocery market. Best of all, this
company trades on the NYSE, making it
easy for U.S. investors to get in on the
action. |
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The Silver
Lining to a Falling Dollar
The U.S. national debt sits at more than
$11 trillion dollars -- double
its total from just 10 years ago. That's
so much debt that some are questioning
the dollar's status as the world's
reserve currency. But there is a silver
lining for income investors. This
massive spending, combined with movement
out of U.S. Treasuries, is going to take
its toll on the dollar, and
international income investors could
reap the rewards in the form of higher
dividends. Read on to see just how much
a falling dollar can boost your income
stream. |
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Oddball
Securities that Capture High-Yields
from Tech Stocks
Getting tech stocks to pay a decent
dividend can be like pulling teeth. Tech
bellwethers like Google and Apple have
never paid a dividend despite their
history of profitability. Thanks to an
obscure group of securities, investors
can now invest in their favorite tech
stocks while still collection regular
dividends. |
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Lock in a Safe 13.4% Payment from this
Mexican Monopoly
Carla Pasternak -- editor of
High-Yield International -- has
scoured the globe in search of
investments with exceptional yields,
reliable income, and potential share
price appreciation. One of her favorites
is currently yielding 13% and has a
history of increasing distributions.
Best of all, the company is a
government-regulated monopoly -- which
means exceptional dividend safety for
investors. |
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This
Undervalued Telecom is Quickly Becoming
the Latin American AT&T
While most telecom companies have
struggled in the downturn, this
emerging-market wireless service
provider has managed to increase profits
by +19% in the first quarter. It is also
the sole provider of 3G in many South
American countries and should benefit as
customers upgrade from inexpensive
prepaid plans and sign up for mobile
broadband and other premium services.
Best of all, the shares could jump in
excess of +50% as they return to Nathan
Slaughter's -- editor of Half-Priced
Stocks -- estimated fair value. |
June 2009
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World Cup
Could Score Big Gains for South Africa
From Brazil to China to Russia, emerging
markets have been fertile investment
grounds, recovering nicely from March
lows. However, It's not just BRIC
countries posting stellar gains; South
Africa is up +50% since its March lows
and that's just the beginning. Next
summer, South Africa will host the
world's most visible sporting event, the
World Cup. The government has already
started the spending spree, constructing
stadiums to hold spectators and rail
systems to commute them. The inflow of
cash to South Africa's economy will
ensure that it's an investment hot spot
in coming years. |
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How
California Could Ruin the Recovery
A
crisis is underway in Sacramento. The
state of California has a $24 billion
budget gap. With no solution on the
horizon, lawmakers have until July 1 to
resolve the issue. If the state can't
meet its debt obligations in time, it
faces the prospect of a possible
multi-notch downgrade. Add this to the
fact that California has the worst
credit rating in the country, and you
have the makings for a possible
full-blown meltdown. |
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How to
Tell When a Penny Stock Will Pop
If you want a double, triple or even
quadruple digit gains from a penny
stock, then it better have a catalyst.
Without it, the stock will remain under
the radar and have no reason to jump in
price. In today's TopStockAnalysts
Digest, guest contributor Jim Nelson
-- editor of Penny Sleuth --
examines the kinds of catalysts that can
make a penny stock's price skyrocket. |
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The Safest Dividend in the Dow
The 30 stocks in the Dow Jones
Industrial Average sport some attractive
yielding stocks -- many with more than
twice the average yield of the S&P 500.
But the question is: Which company has
the safest dividend in the Dow?
I've sorted through the blue-chip index
and applied several stringent criteria
to arrive at the safest one. |
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Profiting
From the New Tech Boom
So far this year, the S&P 500 Technology
Sector has outpaced the broader market
by a staggering +14%. Despite the weak
economy, earnings for the tech-heavy
Nasdaq Composite are projected to grow
nearly +17.0% this year compared to a
-7.2% decline for the S&P 500. And with
the average tech stock boasting little
or no debt, they will not have a problem
securing new capital to fund future
growth. |
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Dial Up Big Gains
with This Unique Telecom Fund
In the U.S., we can't do without our
cell phones, making some wireless
communication companies a defensive play
in tough economic times. But don't be
misled by the leisurely pace of
telecommunications in developed
countries. In emerging markets, mobile
phone use is expected to double in
the next five years. You can capture
the gains from these fast-growing
telecom markets without having to invest
in dozens of stocks or trade on far off
foreign exchanges. Nathan Slaughter,
editor of The ETF Authority,
tells you how. |
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GM Bankruptcy
Sends the Ultimate Buy Signal
You've heard the news about General
Motors, not the largest but perhaps the
most significant bankruptcy filing in
history. You know the back story --
you've driven it. But with all the
historical context, hand-wringing and
harrumphing, do you know what GM means
for you as investor? |
May 2009
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Get Safe Reliable Income from this
Little-Known Oil Play
The S&P 500 has mounted an impressive
rally -- up +32% from its March ebb. By
most accounts, that's pretty good news.
But is the overall market's advance
sustainable? Most experts say that the
market is beginning to look fairly
valued from a fundamental perspective.
And even setting aside the fundamentals,
there's clearly a limit to how far
stocks can advance before the investors
start to stumble over psychological
barriers. |
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Why 1,471 Hedge Funds Failed Last Year
Hedge funds have become immensely
popular as of late, and it's not hard to
see why -- people love feeling
exclusive. Hedge funds were a wealthy
investor's dream; extraordinary returns,
privacy, and minimal hassle. Yet, these
hedge funds were bogged down with
complicated derivatives and unproven
financial methods that were destined to
fail. But what can investors learn? The
best thing you can do for your portfolio
is to keep it simple. Do you know the
gritty details on each of your stocks?
Probably not -- that's why you should
choose a select few you know and
understand. |
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The One Bank Stock That Deserves to Be
in Your Portfolio
What if I told you that one of the most
enticing stocks I've found as an
investment analyst at StreetAuthority
needs only $0.20 in overhead to bring in
$1.00 of revenue and recently posted its
10th straight year of earnings
increases? Not only that, it's also a
defensive company that yields nearly 5%
-- and has raised distributions six
times since the beginning of the
financial crisis. Now what if I told you
that this juicy stock pick was a bank
that specializes in mortgage lending?
It's what happens when banks don't get
greedy -- they prosper. And so do their
shareholders. |
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Prepare Your Portfolio Now for the
Imminent Market Correction
We are excited to announce that Mike
Turner --chief architect of the
TurnerTrends trading system-- will be
joining the StreetAuthority team. We've
followed Mike for a long time and are
impressed with his spot-on analysis of
the market, as well as his ability to
consistently beat the S&P in his model
portfolios. Right now, Mike is adjusting
his holdings to guard against the
upcoming market correction, and he
thinks you should too. |
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Government Spending Will Launch These
Shares Into Orbit
We've all watched the movies where
intelligence agents in some high-tech
room use satellites to get the pictures
they need to save the world. Alas,
that's not really the way it is. In the
United States, in fact, the key provider
of satellite images used by intelligence
agencies isn't even the military. It's a
pair of high-tech suppliers who operate
their own spy satellites. One of them
just went public, and investors who snap
up these shares are going to make a
killing -- all courtesy of Uncle Sam. |
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Cash Is King... And Here's How To Get It
Whoever said it takes money to make
money never heard of this cash
generating strategy that investors can
implement regardless of what the market
is doing. Join guest contributor Karim
Rahemtulla -- investment director of
Smart Profits Report -- as he
explains in detail how to generate
income using a put-selling options
strategy. |
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Are You Looking
for a Great Dividend? Easy! Just Ask
Uncle Sam . . .
It takes a lot of work to find a solid
company with a rich, dependable dividend
stream. So why not let the government do
the heavy lifting? Government databases
have a wealth of valuable information
about companies, including which ones
are likely to outperform. You don't even
have to be a hacker to tap into them.
The data is yours -- for free, including
information about this dividend-paying
gem. |
April 2009
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Ignore The Controversy - Sin Stocks Can Make
You Rich
Tough economic conditions won't stop
drinkers from drinking or smokers from
smoking; that's what makes shares of
companies that make their living off of
other peoples vices so lucrative during
recessions. Even better, according to Jim
Nelson -- editor of Penny Sleuth --
many of these so called "sin stocks" are
currently trading near their 52-week lows
making them an excellent bargain at these
valuations.
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What Buffett
Says About Diversification Will Shock
You
The Wall Street "experts" always
say diversification is key to having a
stable portfolio. But buying an S&P 500
Index fund would have returned -38.7%
over the last year. Doesn't sound too
stable to me. What we're seeing in
today's market is a school of thought
that even Warren Buffett has subscribed
to for years -- simplifying your
portfolio and concentrating on your best
ideas -- is the best way to beat the
Street. And as you'll see, we're putting
this idea into action...
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Repair Your Portfolio with Dividends
The 2008 bear market drastically changed
the income investing playing field. Many
high-quality income stocks have been
forced to slash or even suspend dividend
payments. In order to revive a beaten
down portfolio, it's crucial to uncover
new sources of dependable dividends. One
stock that fits the bill is currently
yielding a hefty 7.9% and is profiled in
detail by Timothy Lutts --publisher of
Cabot Wealth Advisory -- in
today's issue of TopStockAnalysts
Digest.
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Low Input Prices Bode Well for this
High-Yielding Fertilizer Company
While most stocks have taken a beating
in 2009, this fertilizer maker has hiked
distributions and returned +43% so far
this year. Best of all, the company has
zero debt, sports a juicy double-digit
yield, and is legally obligated to
distribute 90% of its taxable income to
shareholders. |
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How To Dodge
These Three Mortgage Industry Scams
The foreclosure crisis has spawned a new type of predator that takes
advantage of desperate homeowners. For an "up-front" fee, the same
people who got consumers into the wrong mortgages are now trying to
"help" by snaring victims with misinformation and false hope. Don't
become a pawn in one of their schemes, learn what you need to watch
for and how to protect yourself with this special report by Karim
Rahemtulla, investment director of Smart Profits Report. |
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Take Your
Portfolio on a Quest for Gold With These ETFs
Governments around the world have pledged to spend trillions of
dollars in an effort to stimulate the global economy. This mass
injection of new cash will likely lead to an overdose of inflation.
Fortunately, you can protect your portfolio from inflation with one
of Nathan Slaughter's -- editor of The ETF Authority --
favorite gold ETFs... |
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The Rarest
Security on Earth Carries an Average 17.2% Dividend Yield
Are you looking for a way to grow $10,000 into $35,598? How about
the opportunity to turn $25,000 into $88,994? These knock-out
returns are available from a rare security that combines stocks and
bonds. Only eight of them exist. In this article, Carla Pasternak,
editor of StreetAuthority's High-Yield Investing, explains
what these securities are and how they work. The only question
remaining is this: Why aren't they juicing the returns in your
portfolio? |
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5 Rules for
Successful Growth Investing
Setting
ground rules before pulling the trigger on a stock is a crucial
first step for any investor. They can help avoid painful losses and
improve returns on winners. For today's TopStockAnalysts Digest,
guest contributor Timothy Lutts -- editor of Cabot Stock of the
Month Report -- brings you five timeless rules for successful
growth investing. |
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Lock in "Junk"
Bond Yields From Investment-Grade Companies
The oversold bond market has created a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture high-yields while still
having the financial backing of investment grade companies. One ETF
in particular is exploiting the situation by bundling together 60 of
the safest, highest yielding bonds. |
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Steady
Growth and Income from Global Telecom Stocks
As the middle class continues to grow in developing countries, many
goods which are now considered luxuries will see an increase in
demand. This has been the case for mobile phone providers who have
seen their growth rates steadily climb. And although many mobile
phone providers have seen demand skyrocket in the past few years,
they still have plenty of room to grow. |
March 2009
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Bonds
with an Equity Kicker
With only eight of these hybrid securities
trading in the world, it's unlikely that you
have had the pleasure of owning one. And
its a shame since not only do these
securities offer upside potential, but they
are currently yielding a juicy 17%. Find
out why these hybrid securities are
especially suited for today's turbulent
markets. |
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ETF
Talk: Is China's Great Wall of Growth
Showing Cracks?
Despite tough economic conditions, China's
economy managed to grow +9.8% in 2008. Some
forecasters believe that China's rapid
economic expansion will continue its run
thanks to a $586 billion stimulus package.
However, recently released economic
indicators are painting a far gloomier
picture. Find out where Doug Fabian, editor
of ETF Trader, thinks the Chinese
market is headed, and how you can profit
regardless of the direction. |
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The 50 Safest Global Banks...
And The Only Way You Should Buy Them
Trying to catch the banking sector
bottom has proven to be a risky and losing strategy. In
past few months alone, shares of many banks have dropped 50% and
eliminated dividends. But before you swear off banks,
there is a strategy you can implement to reduce risk and still
cash in on the banking sector turnaround. |
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Shake Hands with the U.S.
Government
The
ailing banking sector has been lent and guaranteed trillions of
dollars of your tax money to keep them from going bankrupt.
Luckily, there is a way for you to get it back. Carla
Pasternak--editor of High-Yield Investing -- has
uncovered high-yielding securities that are implicitly backed by the
government...consider this your bail out. |
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The Lowest-Risk, Highest-Reward Way to Play Gold Now
Over the past few months, investors have flocked to gold in search
of a safe haven. And although gold prices have soared recently, Dr.
Steve Sjuggerud -- editor of True Wealth -- has uncovered a
way to play gold that is low-risk and has huge upside potential. In
fact, this ultra-rare gold investment is at its best value in over
20 years. |
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Invest In This Bond Fund Now to
Capture 16% Yields
The current flight to quality is perhaps one
of the largest mass migrations of capital in
recent history. It has created a rare
opportunity to capture high-yields while
still having the full financial backing of
well-established companies. One fund
in particular is exploiting the situation
and is currently yielding more than
16%. |
February 2009
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Rising Unemployment Spells Rising
Profits for For-Profit Education Firms
The Fed's latest outlook is for
unemployment to steadily rise over the
next year and even peak at 10%. While
this is bad news for the economy and
most industries, there is one market
sector that stands to profit. In
today's TopStockAnalysts Digest,
Paul Tracy -- chief investment
strategist and editor of
StreetAuthority Market Advisor --
will profile a for-profit education firm
that he believes will out perform most
investments in 2009. |
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The End is Near? Four Reasons For
Optimism
With the bleak economic outlook, some
investors are predicting that a
financial doomsday is around the
corner. Of course, this sort of
mentality becomes abundant during all
big economic downturns. Instead of the
end, Brendan Coffey -- analyst and
editor of Cabot Green Investor --
sees a change in our financial landscape
that spells opportunity for people ready
to invest in the future. |
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It's The World's Favorite Hedge Play...
But Here's The Real Reason Why This Safe
Haven Is Moving Higher
What today's gold prices may be
signaling about tomorrow's economy will
shock you. For today's issue of
TopStockAnalysts Digest we are
pleased to have guest contributor Karim
Rahemtulla, investment director of
The Smart Profits Report, who
will reveal the real reason behind
gold's historic rise. |
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Doubling Your Money in Hours, Not Years
For today's issue of TopStockAnalysts
Digest, we are pleased to have Jim
Nelson as our guest contributor. Jim
Nelson is the managing editor of
Penny Sleuth, and a contributor to
Penny Stock Fortunes. Today, he's
going to explain how a security bought
Friday afternoon can be cashed out
Monday morning for +149% gain. Find out
what criteria Jim uses to spot stocks
that can double your money in a matter
of hours. |
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Don't Wait: MLPs Are Offering Historic
Yields Right Now
Back in 1986, the U.S. government passed
a landmark tax reform that changed the
income investing playing field.
Among other sweeping changes, that
particular piece of legislation set up a
special tax loophole for a select group
of companies known as
master limited partnerships (MLPs).
Over the past five years, these
cash-generating machines have increased
distributions by +50%. |
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The Best
Emerging Market in the World
Six percent growth, well over a billion
inhabitants, and a large and growing
middle class. Despite the
potential of India, the recent sell-off
has some of the country's best-placed
stocks trading at bargain valuations.
This offers investors an outstanding
opportunity to buy into the stellar
long-term growth potential at an
attractive price. |
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Mammoth Upside Potential with
the First Indonesian ETF
With 240 million people,
Indonesia is the word's
fourth most populous
country. Yet, in 2007 the
combined market cap of every
publicly traded company in
Indonesia stood at $211
billion -- about the same as
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT). This
means there is tons of
untapped potential in this
fast-growing nation. |
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Put Your Retirement on
Autopilot With $29 Per Acre Timberland
Protect your retirement
while earning up to +22% a
year. This often
overlooked investment is a
great way to diversify your
portfolio while
outperforming most
investments. |
January 2009
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This REIT Raised Its Dividend Eight
Times in 2008
Staples, Taco Bell, Hollywood video...
How would you like to be their landlord?
Well, now you can while earning a yield
of 9.3%. Learn why this REIT,
known as "the monthly dividend
company," is your ticket to huge
profits. |
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Beat the Bear Market With This
10.4%-Yielding Fund
Not every fund came crashing down during
the bear market of 2008. This fund
not only beat the S&P 500 by more than
40 percentage points, it did so while
boasting yields of +10.4%. |
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Warning Season
Expectations are low across the board,
leaving plenty of opportunities for upside
surprises; the key is to know where to look.
With a stimulus package in the works -- the
single biggest fiscal stimulus plan in U.S.
history -- there will be numerous companies
that stand to profit. |
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This Fund is Flashing its
Strongest Buy Signal in a Year
Lumber is among the
most underrated commodities. It doesn't have the allure of gold
nor the drama of oil, but over the past century it has been a
highly profitable investment.
In fact, from 1972 to today, lumber has seen returns of +11%
annually. An investment of $10,000 in lumber in 1972 would be
worth about $430,000 dollars today. |
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This Stock Gained +128% and Has
Another +94% of Upside
It's hard to believe that a
company in the automotive sector grew revenues by +60% last year
and is poised for even more growth. But Fuel Systems Solutions (FSYS)
makes its money on the cutting edge -- supplying the alternative
fuel vehicle market. |
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It's
the Perfect Time to Tap Into
Agriculture's Growth
The short-term decline in commodity
prices has resulted in a rare
opportunity to get in on one of the
strongest, long-term growth trends.
PowerShares Global Agriculture (PAGG)
offers a perfect way to profit from the
world's constantly growing demand for
food. |
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Get
the World's Most Reliable Dividends at a Near Double-Digit
Yield
This fund has collected the world's richest and most
reliable dividend payers. And after last year's market
pullback, this cream of the dividend crop is yielding more
than 9%. |
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How to Own Gold
For $329 an Ounce
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Physical gold is trading over $1,000 an ounce. But thanks to a remarkable
pricing quirk, you can have it today for just $329 -- a 67% discount off
the price everyone else is paying.
Even if the price of gold doesn't move you could triple your money. If
gold breaks $2,000 -- as some industry experts anticipate -- you could
get six times your money. But you need to hurry -- this pricing quirk
won't last long..
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