How the U.S. Will Become a 3rd World Country (Part 1)
By Ron Hera, ©2011 Hera Research, LLC The United States is increasingly similar to a 3rd world county in several ways and is accelerating towards 3rd world status. Economic data indicate a harsh reality that obviates mainstream political debate. The evidence suggests that, without fundamental reforms, the U.S. will become a post industrial neo-3rd-world country…
How the US is becoming a 3rd world country
By Ron Hera, Hera Research, LLC The United States is increasingly similar to a 3rd world country in several ways and is accelerating towards 3rd world status. Economic data indicate a harsh reality that obviates mainstream political debate. The evidence suggests that, without fundamental reforms, the U.S. will become a post industrial neo-3rd-world country by…
Does your CFD provider hedge with client money?
Bill Shorten, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, recently released a consultation paper seeking industry comment on client money regulation for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, including CFDs. IG Markets, Australia’s largest CFD provider according to Investment Trends, says that it fully supports this move and has been lobbying the government and ASIC for…
18 Share Tips – 20 November 2011
James Samson, Lincoln Indicators BUY RECOMMENDATIONS Credit Corp Group (CCP) Chart: Share price over the year to 18/11/2011 versus ASX200 (XJO) A receivables management company, specialising in debt buying and debt collection. After an upgrade to profit guidance, CCP shares have risen. But following a strong start to this financial year, there’s an opportunity to…
18 Share Tips – 13 March 2011
Cleo Nanni, Novus Capital BUY RECOMMENDATIONS Challenger Energy ( By Anthony Black | 13.11.2011 John Rawicki, Ord Minnett BUY RECOMMENDATIONS National Australia Bank (NAB) CHART Chart: Share price over the year to 11/11/2011 versus ASX200 (XJO) With a forecast fully franked dividend yield of 7.3 per cent and trading on a low price/earnings ratio of…
Gold entering strongest time of the year
Gold has just entered its strongest time of the year, embarking on a major seasonal rally. Naturally this is very bullish for not only this metal, but the companies that wrest it from the bowels of the Earth. Gold’s well-established seasonality is important for speculators and investors to understand, as it offers many great insights…
18 Share Tips – 6 November 2011
Michael Heffernan, Austock BUY RECOMMENDATIONS BHP Billiton (BHP) Chart: Share price over the year to 4/11/2011 versus ASX200 (XJO) The mining giant recently produced an impressive production report and is highly leveraged to improving global economic activity. While a softer iron ore spot price is a temporary set back, likely Chinese re-stocking in the months…
18 Share Tips – 30 October 2011
Cameron Bell, Intersuisse BUY RECOMMENDATIONS QBE Insurance Group (QBE) Chart: Share price over the year to 28/10/2011 versus ASX200 (XJO) QBE offers strong management and an excellent business model based on conservatism. Volatile and weak global markets have restricted the share price recently, but it’s trading on a very cheap multiple and is paying a…
Can I hold just one share so that I can be included in future share purchase plans?
Question: I was wondering your opinion regarding when selling shares and having the intention of selling all shares in a particular stock, to sell all but one, therefore being included in any future share purchase plans or offers etc? There are both pros and cons with the above strategy. The minimum marketable parcel in any…
DIY Super: Gain From Sharemarket Losses
Losing money on shares doesn’t have to be the end of the world – in fact, there are times when capital losses are actually more lucrative than capital gains. How is that? Take the instance of an in-specie transfer of shares into a super fund. This occurs when a person transfers their shares from their…
