Invasive Species
Sector expert Michael Ballanger draws connections between nefarious non-native species in the natural world and in the world markets. Invasive species: Any kind of living…
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Central Bank Folly: Blame the Boomers
Sector expert Michael Ballanger muses on how the baby boom generation has impacted markets through time, and discusses how he will play the current precious…
The Battle for Investment Relevancy
Sector expert Michael Ballanger is watching the gold market and banking on opportunities in silver. “The desire for gold is the most universal and deeply…
The Charm of Fishing
Sector expert Michael Ballanger explores the analogies between fishing and investing. As many of you know, I love to spend the summers exploring the thousands…
Precious Mettle
Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger discusses the mettle necessary to trade precious metals at this time. “Mettle”the ability to cope with difficulties or to face…
Beware the Feint
Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger looks at the recent run-up in gold and reveals his recent trades. I am so confused tonight that I had…
Post-FOMC Commentary: Delusions of Grandeur
Sector expert Michael Ballanger reacts to today’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting. To the surprise of the many and the chagrin of the few, the…
FOMC: Total Absurdity Prevails
Sector expert Michael Ballanger offers his take on various factors affecting the stock and commodities markets prior to today’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Question…
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise
Sector expert Michael Ballanger describes why he has swung from long to short on the precious metals and miners. Before we go any further, let…
Storm Clouds on the Horizon
Sector expert Michael Ballanger discusses macroeconomic factors and his trading decisions. I have had more than a few emails asking me what I think of…