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Gold Rush 21 DVD Review

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 14:12:59 -0400

So I finally had some free time to put together some of my notes regarding "Gold Rush 21", the 2-DVD set that Mike sent me after my prediction of $585 being the price of Gold on market close on June 23rd 2006 was the winning entry in Contest #1.

The DVD set was developed by the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee and showcases a historic Gold conference exposing the manipulation of the Gold market. Gold Rush 21 contains a 24 minute sumary film and access to each keynote presentation in 8 hours of complete conference coverage. There's so much coverage, that it boggles my mind, trying to figure out how I'll find the time to watch all the presentations. Nonetheless, I've watched several of them already and there are all very interesting.

On August 8th 2005, 100 delegates from 14 countries arrived in Dawson City, the site of the Klondike Gold Rush, to inquire into the condition of the Gold market.

The following is a summary of their findings:

1) GOLD IS MONEY

Gold has been and remains money.

Everyone's Disappeared like those 2 Israeli Soldiers Who Were In Lebanon

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 12:54:27 -0400

Hey, Where did everyone go?? You've all disappeared just like those two Israeli Soldiers who disappeared after their unit crossed into southern Lebanon and were then captured by Hezballoh. It's going to be fun to watch the Barrick Gold(ABX) hostile tackeover of Novagold (NG) . Barrick needs the in ground resources of Novagold to keep supporting their money losing hedging program. The rest of the gold world including GATA is hoping that ABX has to pay $30/share instead of their lowball $14.65. With Novagold trading at at 10% premium to the offer ($16.45) the market is expecting a higher offer or maybe a white knight. This takeover has huge implications in how the Gold Supression by Barrick and the Central Banks will continue to work. If Barrick can use the Novagold reserves for their hedging they will succeed in helping to get our gold price down. Comments??

Which Broker for an RRSP Account?

Sun, 09 Jul 2006 21:23:29 -0400

I'm looking into setting up an RRSP.It will probably start out relatively small (Any suggestions out there as to which broker has the lowest fees (trading + admin) for RRSP accounts?From my limited searching so far, E*Trade Canada looks best.Are there others out there that can match/beat their fees?Also, is there anyone here with E*Trade for their RRSP that can share their opinions of them?Thanks!

Explaining Mining Mathematix

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 12:46:26 -0400

Any smart chaps care to explain how these mining metricss work here's an example from my favourite co. Aurcana...

"This is a significant acquisition for Aurcana as the 800 tonne per day La Negra mine and mill have been well maintained and the "skarn-hosted" polymetallic deposit has historically reported grades of approximately 160 grams/tonne silver, 2.83% zinc, 0.94% copper and 0.91% lead, contained in approximately 1.2 million tonnes."

"The exploration potential at La Negra is considered to be very good, both around existing ore zones and also at depth. Penoles developed a very detailed exploration model outlining potential blocks, location and number of holes to be drilled and a budget. In the La Negra district a general metal zonation has been recognized whereby lead -- zinc rich "manto" type bodies overlie silver rich lead -- zinc "chimney" type bodies. At greater depth the copper content increases significantly as seen on the Cristo Rey 2 level where stopes have historically reported grades of up to 353 grams/tonne silver, 5.69% copper and 1.26% zinc. Penoles reported diamond drilling results from 90 metres below the Cristo Rey 2 stope that graded 323 grams/tonne silver, 5.79% copper and 2.37% zinc over a width of 7.8 metres. Readers are however cautioned that this potential grade is an estimate and further due diligence and work is required by Aurcana to verify the grade and widths."

2006 Calgary Resource Investment Conference

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 19:48:39 -0400

Anyone in Calgary (ummm, Mike?) planning on attending this conference and reporting back to us?

April 23rd & 24th, 2006

Telus Convention Centre
120 Ninth Avenue, Calgary, AB

7:00AM - 7:00PM Sunday, Apr. 23rd
Exhibit Hall: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

7:00AM - 7:00PM Monday, Apr. 24th
Exhibit Hall: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Featuring an incredible line-up of speakers - covering all types of direct investments in resource public companies - speculative investing, resource exploration, oil & gas, world outlook, investment strategies - and more!

Conference is FREE if you Pre-REGISTER NOW
http://www.cambridgehouse.ca/ch_cal2006.html

Commission Fees for Warrants

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 19:57:27 -0400

I recall hearing somewhere that the commission fees associated with trading warrants can vary widely from one discount brokerage to another.

I can't find a distinct commission fee schedule for warrants at BMO InvestorLine but by just trying some fake orders, it looks as though their fees are the same as for stocks.
Any InvestorLine customers out there with warrant trading experience that can confirm this?

Also, what are the fees associated with warrants at other discount brokers?

Thanks!

Country Risk

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 11:08:37 -0400

With all the turmoil and political activities going around the world, it's sometimes hard to keep up with all the risks of investing outside of North America.

For that reason, I thought it would be a good idea to set up a thread that we could all contribute to discuss the latest country risks that could and/or are affecting our current/potential investments.

Something to Keep an Eye on Down the Road

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 21:05:53 -0400

Something to Keep an Eye on Down the Road unless you have $40-million (U.S.)....

Hot commodity cravings
by TAVIA GRANT
Monday, April 10, 2006
http://www.globeinvestor.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060410.wnutss0410/GIStory/Email

Forget those trendy commodities such as gold or zinc. Cranberries are the new copper.

So are heart-healthy almonds, a fact well known to Manulife Financial Corp., Canada's largest insurance company and — it turns out — the largest farmland manager for institutional investors in North America.

From almonds, cranberries and pistachios to the grapes that supply Robert Mondavi Corp., Vincor International Inc. and Australia's Yellow Tail wine, Toronto-based Manulife is reaping the fruits of a consumer shift to wine over liquor and nuts over chips.

Returns of its Hancock Agricultural Investment Group, which buys farmland properties and manages them or leases land to farmers, leaped 37.4 per cent last year after a 21.4-per-cent return in 2004, outstripping even the stellar performance of the S&P/TSX composite index.

1st U.S. Oil ETF Launching this Week

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 15:07:57 -0400

http://news.morningstar.com/news/DJ/M03/D29/200603291155DOWJONESDJONLINE000702.html?Cat=TopDJStories

Excerpt:

Amex Confirms First U.S. Oil ETF Launching Next Week

03-29-06 11:55 AM EST

BOSTON (Dow Jones) -- The American Stock Exchange confirmed Wednesday press reports that it plans to introduce the first U.S.-listed oil exchange-traded fund next week.

The ETF, called United States Oil Fund LP, will be launched on Monday and trade under the symbol "USO." It will be managed by commodity-pool operator Victoria Bay Asset Management LLC, according to a bell-ringing ceremony invitation sent to journalists by the Amex.

The fund is designed to track crude-oil prices by investing in energy derivative instruments.

The ETF would represent the first time individual investors would have a convenient, liquid vehicle for taking positions in crude oil itself, rather than investing in the shares of energy companies or mutual funds......

FIRST MONTH TRADING A COMPLETE SUCCESS

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:57:18 -0500

I know alot of readers are way more experienced than me and I have learned alot from here and in my own learning..I just wanted to say I made it through my first month of trading at a nice 30% return, I know this can only continue.

Here's my motivational quoate to get that cake.

"Here's another difference that's between me and you, you tryin get them "one's" im tryin get them "m's" -Jay-Z

FOREX: Iranian Oil Bourse & EUR/USD.

Sat, 18 Mar 2006 22:00:31 -0500

The Iranian Oil Bourse is slated to open this week, I think the 20th. It will begin selling for the first time ever Oil in Euros instead of USD, which will force countries to up their reserves of Euros and sell USD.Will it cause a rally in the EUR/USD? Short term? Long term?

David Pescod's Late Edition

Sat, 18 Mar 2006 10:54:02 -0500

I noticed "David Pescod's Late Edition" being mentioned at least once on the old blog.

Is it something I could sign up for free?
Do I have to be a Cannaccord client?
Is it any good?

Thanks!

Rogers International Commodity Index

Sat, 18 Mar 2006 10:07:32 -0500

After reading Jim Rogers' "Hot Commodities How Anyone Can
Invest Profitably in the World's Best Market", I am intrigued in the possibility of investing in the commodities market with a
straight-forward index such as the Rogers International Commodity
Index.

I've come across principal protected notes that are based on this Index but am looking for something more "tax-effective" and flexible like an ETF or mutual fund.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!

What Broker Do You Use?

Sat, 18 Mar 2006 01:41:48 -0500

I use Questrade myself. I am very happy with their $18.49 cost per canadian trade and their extremely quick execution.

If you want to give them a try, send me an email and I will send you a special referral.

What Broker do you use and are you happy with them?