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As Economy Heats Up, Will Commodities?
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 6/7/13
Dont wait for the Fed to officially raise rates, as research shows that investors get the most benefit from materials and energy stocks by getting in now

What's the Answer to Unprecedented Policies and Ultralow Rates?
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 5/31/13
So what?s the answer to unprecedented central bank policies that have been driving stocks higher and ultralow rates? I believe investors need to stick to a strategy that includes dividend-paying stocks that offer the opportunity for both income and growth.

The Love Trade for Gold is Still On!
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 5/24/13
The more important demand for gold, in my opinion, comes from the enduring Love Trade, as countries like China and India buy the precious metal out of love and tradition.

Making Investment Grade Is Only the Beginning for Turkey
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 5/22/13
Its been a few months since I was in Istanbul and wrote about Turkeys exciting cultural and economic transformation, and the country is still making headlines. The Emerging Europe Funds (EUROX) portfolio manager, Tim Steinle, has been very bullish on Turkey for multiple reasons, including its young growing demographic, its fiscal and monetary policies geared toward growth, and its entrepreneurial mindset and pro-business policies, to name just a few.

Finding Opportunity Far and Near
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 5/17/13
Would it surprise you to learn that a vast majority of equity valuation models state that stocks should head much higher over the next five years?

Three Reasons to Buy Gold Equities Today
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 5/11/13
A strong stomach and a tremendous amount of patience are required for gold stock investors these days, as miners have been exhibiting their typical volatility pattern. Thats why I often say to anticipate before you participate, because gold stocks are historically twice as volatile as U.S. stocks. As of March 31, 2013, using 10-year data, the NYSE Arca Gold BUGS Index (HUI) had a rolling one-year standard deviation of nearly 35 percent. The S&P 500s was just under 15 percent.

Don't Sell in May: Here are Reasons to Extend Your Stay
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 5/4/13
During the first week of May every year, the maxim, Sell in May and Go Away, gets taken out, dusted off and powered up as a reason to sell stocks. The rhyme is more than just a catchy urban legend: June, July, August and September have historically been the weakest months of the year for the S&P 500 Index.

A Case for Owning Commodities When No One Else Is
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 5/2/13
Sometimes following where money is being invested is a solid course of action to gain alpha; other times, a better opportunity lies in going the opposite direction, i.e., thinking contrarian.

A Playbook for Investors: How to Shoot, Score, Win
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 4/26/13
So, in the competitive spirit of the NBA playoff season, I?ve gathered a series of plays that investors can use to shoot, score and win during this year?s market. I?m happy to say they include all the elements of an exciting game, including a comeback kid, an upset and an underdog.

Gold Buyers Get Physical As Coin and Jewelry Sales Surge
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 4/19/13
Even with the gold price dropping, why are gold coins selling at a premium? Its Economics 101: The coin supply is limited and the demand is high. This buying trend isnt only occurring in the U.S. In Bangkok, Thailand, for example, crowds of buyers were filling stores, eagerly waiting in multiple lines to purchase gold jewelry and coins.

How a Landslide Shifts Copper Supply
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 4/12/13
The U.S. mining industry was dealt a devastating blow as Kennecott Utah Coppers Bingham Canyon Mine experienced a pit wall failure causing a massive landslide with rocks and dirt covering the bottom of the mine pit. Its a miracle no one was hurt due to the vigilance of its owner, Rio Tinto. The landslide is just one example of how quickly and unexpectedly the supply and demand factors facing the red metal can shift, which underscores the need for nimble active management.

The Bright Lights of Big Oil
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 4/11/13
Texas has seen incredible changes in oil production because of advancements in shale technology. From one 200-mile view at night, you can easily spot the urban areas of Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin, but the strip just south of the Alamo City and U.S. Global Investors headquarters illuminates something else entirely: the bright lights of big oil generated by the Eagle Ford shale formation.

Every Gold Coin Has Two Sides
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 4/5/13
Just as every coin has two sides, every data point that doesnt meet expectations usually has an upside somewhere. For instance, although the gold price has fallen with the strengthening U.S. dollar, the yellow metal is appreciating in Japanese yen. So when negative news about the economy came out this week, along with the U.S. Labor Department reporting that the country added only 88,000 jobs in March, investors found reasons to be encouraged.

What's the Best Investment Advice You Received?
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 3/28/13
Throughout my years in the financial industry, Ive been fortunate to meet many wonderful people who helped shape my philosophies about life, business and investing. One such role model has been Seymour Schulich. While some may have never heard of the Canadian entrepreneur, those who meet him, dont forget him and his straightforward approach to the resources industry. Hes one significant person who continues to be an inspiration to me.

What Maslow and Rand Would Tell Investors Today
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 3/28/13
While gold?s performance in the short term has been counterintuitive, I plan to stick to my own advice. I simply feel safer with a small weighting in gold as insurance.

In Gold, Not Cyprus, We Trust
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 3/26/13
Global investors had to muster the courage to keep calm as news of Cyprus proposed partial theft of all bank deposits took Wall Street by surprise, closed the countrys banks and drove the price of gold higher.

In Gold We Trust
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 3/22/13
Poorly thought out government policies hurt the formation of capital and destroy people?s trust in paper money. Leaders may have good intentions, but some of their actions show disrespect for private property and individualism. This only reemphasizes gold as an important asset class.

The Importance of Women Leaders: From Margaret Thatcher to Sheryl Sandberg to Park Geun-hye
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 3/22/13
I have always admired former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, whose strong leadership and perseverance made her one of the most influential and respected political figures in recent history. She once said of her ability to persevere that she has the womans ability to stick to a job and get on with it when everyone else walks off and leaves it.

Chinas Next Stop
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 3/20/13
Would it surprise you to discover that China is planning to add 800 miles to its subway system over the next two years? Thats the distance equivalent to building a network from Dallas to Chicago in less time than the U.S. Congress can resolve a budget!

Chinas Next Stop
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 3/15/13
Would it surprise you to discover that China is planning to add 800 miles to its subway system over the next two years? Thats the distance equivalent to building a network from Dallas to Chicago in less time than the U.S. Congress can resolve a budget!

Dow--Then and Now
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 3/13/13
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is making record highs, knocking the 2007 peak off its pedestal, but investors arent celebrating.

Ride Over Bump in Gas Prices with These Investment Themes
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 3/8/13
U.S. oil independence is picking up steam. In December, the country lost its position as the world's largest importer of oil, with shale production climbing faster than expected. Net imports fell below 6 million barrels per day, domestic production increased more than 1 million barrels per day and demand declined by about 700,000 barrels per day.

How to Keep Calm and Invest On
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 3/8/13
The market noise of today will not be going away. However, investors can gain confidence in the following wisdom of the crowd. As famous investor Benjamin Graham said, "The individual investor should act consistently as an investor and not as a speculator. Keep calm and invest on.

A New Chapter for Turkey?
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 3/7/13
In 2012, Turkey was the best performer among the emerging markets we track on our Periodic Table showing a decade of returns. All developing countries rose last year, but stocks in Turkey climbed an astounding 56 percent.

One Chart May Explain Why Gold Stocks Are Lagging Bullion
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 3/1/13
It may be time for certain gold stocks to shine, writes Bryan Borzykowski in a Canadian Business article this week. He highlights many of the issues that have come to the surface over the past few years, including the bad decisions made by management, capital cost increases, and the birth of the gold bullion exchange traded fund.

Greetings from Istanbul!
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 3/1/13
As I travel around Turkey, I am reminded how vital good government policies are to the health of a nation. Following a decade of fiscally responsible actions, Turkey is the picture of a growing prosperity. Perhaps Americas elected officials could take a tip from this vibrant country overseas.

A Test of Strength for Gold
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 2/22/13
This week, we saw the gold bears growling louder and gaining strength, as the worlds largest gold-backed ETF, the SPDR Gold Trust, experienced its largest one-day outflows since August 2011. The Fear Trade fled the sector following the Federal Reserves meeting that revealed a growing dissension among some of its members over the central banks bond-buying program.

When It Comes to Gold, Stick to the Facts
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 2/16/13
During short-term gold corrections, its much more important to focus on the facts, including the fact that gold is increasingly viewed as a currency. Rather than buying real estate, lumber or diamonds, central banks around the world are buying gold. According to the World Gold Council (WGC), over 2012, central bank demand totaled 534 tons, a level we have not seen in nearly 50 years.

In the Year of the Snake, Where Will Copper Head?
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 2/16/13
With an improving global economy and Chinas new leadership ramping up projects, will base metals, such as copper, head higher?

Out With the Dragon In With the Snake
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 2/8/13
Over 2013, we expect the Chinese government to continue its accommodative efforts, which should reinforce the equity rally. In addition, the new pyramid of power is focused on growth, as it seeks to improve and reform policies that will provide its residents with opportunities and social security, increase incomes and raise standards of living, which should encourage domestic consumption. Growth is set to be considerable over the next several years.

Golden State Gets Upgrade
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 2/8/13
The turbulent clouds that settled upon California's bond market are beginning to dissipate, as the state's general obligation debt was recently upgraded to 'A' by Standards & Poor's. It has been almost a year since the rating agency has had a sunny outlook on the Sunshine State, but a series of improving economic data and better fiscal position have been turning things around.

Dow To 14,000 and Beyond?
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 2/1/13
So will the Dow go beyond 14,000? Although you cant predict how hot the weather will be this summer, the clouds appear to be parting to reveal the sun today. Make sure your asset allocation positions your portfolio to shine.

Resource Investors: Why You Can Expect Sunnier Days Ahead
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 1/25/13
During the current commodity supercycle, there have been occasionstoo many to countwhen investor psyche has been damaged by reports about slowing U.S. growth, a hard landing in China or a debt crisis in Europe. Yet just behind the gloom, significant and positive trends are taking hold, causing the storms to start dissipating.

4 Sensational Facts About Gold Investing That You Might Not Know
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 1/18/13
1. Gold has been a consistent performer over the decades. 2. Gold should remain a hot commodity in 2013. 3. Gold is the least volatile commodity on the table. 4. The last four years were better than you thought.

Invest In Equities: Your Future Self May Thank You
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 1/11/13
Investors have had an illusion about the stock market since the financial crisis. With the barrage of negative headlines and abhorrence toward risk, investors seemed to feel that equities would not improve going forward. This turned out to be a mistaken belief.

Defense as a Good Offense
by Brian Frank of Frank Capital Partners, 1/10/13
Oddly, defensive names that ordinarily trade at premiums to the market are trading at big value discounts. These companies that have the ability to grow in any economic environment are a part of the portfolio, as well as companies riding pockets of growth around the globe. There is a lot to be excited about in 2013 for value stocks.

In 2013, Resolve to Follow the Money
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 1/4/13
During these first days of January, many adopt an out with the old, in with the new, approach to shed bad habits or extra pounds. Washington opted for its same ol strategy when averting the fiscal cliff, as the addictive nature of can-kicking is a transatlantic sport, according to The Economist. The short-term fix did nothing to control the unsustainable path of entitlement spending on pensions and health care nothing to rationalize Americas hideously complex and distorted tax code... and virtually nothing to close Americas big structural budget deficit.

The Year's Surprises in Gasoline, Oil and Resources Stock Prices
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 12/28/12
On Wednesday, I talked about three of the top 10 commentaries that were popular over 2012. Here are a few more to highlights.

Readers' Golden Nuggets Focused on Gold, Resources and Overcoming Negativity
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 12/28/12
The past few days Ive been counting down the most popular commentaries over the past year. China, commodities and bond fund popularity were big hits; so were the Surprises in Gasoline, Oil and Resources Stock Prices. Here are the top four.

Reader Favorites: A Countdown
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 12/27/12
The days between Christmas and New Year's are ideal times to reflect on the topics that captured your interest the most over the past year. To help uncover the top commentaries that were discussed, shared and read, we went data mining across news and social media sources. Over the next few days, I'll be counting down the top 10, concluding with the Investor Alert on Friday.

The Best Investment-Related Quotes
by Glenn Frank, 12/27/12
I've compiled a list of my favorite investment-related quotes. They come from a range of sources ? including many outside the world of finance. I hope that they provide wisdom and inspiration for the year ahead.

Light at the End of the Tunnel for Gold
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 12/21/12
Intuition was telling me something was going on these past few days in the gold market. Our investment team was watching gold and gold stocks take a tumble for no obvious reason. It wasnt only us who felt this way: many analysts were caught off-guard. One comment from Barclays Research indicated that the week was unusually brutal with quite a few confused participants with some seemingly positive aspects of the market not having an impact.

The Ghosts of Fiat Currencies Past
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 12/20/12
Nearly 600 paper forms of money created over the past several centuries are no longer in circulation, according to research summarized by Gold Silver Worlds recently. While the reasons vary from declarations of independence, monetary unions, war or hyperinflation, these ghosts of currencies past portray a haunting history for paper currencies backed only by the trust of a government.

A Face-Off Between Passive and Active Investing
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 12/15/12
Exchange-traded funds continued to attract assets in 2012 while money has been exiting mutual funds. Still a majority of assets continue to be invested in actively managed products: As of the end of 2011, of the nearly $13 trillion invested in funds, index and exchange-traded funds comprise only about 8 percent, according to the Investment Company Institute.

How Gold Miners Can Leverage the Price of Gold
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 12/8/12
Gazing into their crystal balls this week, Wall Street firms interpreted differing futures for gold next year. Morgan Stanley awarded gold the best commodity for 2013 while Goldman Sachs called the end of the metals hot streak. After seeing 11 consecutive years of positive performance from gold, one needs to be wary of research analysts price forecasts, as they have consistently underestimated the shifting dynamics driving the precious metal higher.

The Significant Impact of U.S. Oil Production
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 12/1/12
The Eagle Ford shale formation lies south of our headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, giving the U.S. Global investment team a firsthand, tacit perspective on the oil and gas industrys growing natural resources phenomenon. Weve witnessed how the oil activity is boosting the local economy with solid-paying jobs, a healthy housing market and strong consumer sentiment, as oil giants such as Schlumberger and Halliburton take a bigger stake in the area.

Small-Caps Pack Big Punch in Emerging Markets
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 11/29/12
In October, the International Monetary Fund painted a gloomier picture for global investors, as it projected slower growth due to slumping world trade and uncertainty in the West. Despite the forecast, big gains can still be unlocked in the faster-growing emerging markets. We believe the smaller stocks are holding the key.

Five Amazing Global Consumer Trends
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 11/23/12
Fifth Avenue no longer the worlds most expensive retail location. China set to be the second largest luxury market by 2017. Viva Macau is gaming capital of the world. Inexpensive Indian Aakash 2 could revolutionize tablet industry. Emerging market residents don't need a bank account to pay with their mobile wallet.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year...for Stocks
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 11/21/12
November hasn't been living up to its reputation as one of the best months for U.S. stocks. Equity investors have been fed a cornucopia of negative news that has been difficult to digest, including the outcome of the "fiscal cliff," the front page photos of rioting in the eurozone, and the escalation of geopolitical risk in the Middle East.

Three Events That Sum Up the Week
by Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors, 11/17/12
India regained its title as the strongest performing market, overtaking the greater China area, as the country experienced a bounceback in demand due to improved sentiment during the festival season. The Federal Housing Administration reported that it has exhausted its reserves, possibly requiring a bailout from U.S. taxpayers for the first time ever in its nearly 80-year history. The global economic picture came into focus a little more this week with the announcement of Chinas new leadership.
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