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Paper promises, empty vaults — and the silver trade building behind the scenes
There are few people as prone to conspiracy theories as commodity traders. Be it the idea that as much as one-third of the reported gold in vaults is just gold-plated tungsten, that most of US foreign policy is driven by oil, or that major banks hoarded aluminium to boost the price—costing consumers as much as $5 billion. But few markets attract more suspicion—or more drama—than silver.
Where smart JSE small cap hunting begins…
If you want to find a genuinely undervalued small cap, you need a solid starting point. Not hype. Not stories. Not management promises. You need a way to answer one basic question first:
The $7 Trillion flush that shook markets
One day, everything was fine. The next, silver was smashed nearly 30% in 24 hours, gold was down 10%, and roughly US$7 trillion had been wiped out of precious metals markets. The shock didn’t stop there. Share markets around the world sold off sharply, with many falling 3% to 5% in just one session. So, what happened?
Why you should care about dividends in volatile markets
Investing in dividend stocks is a great way to hedge yourself against volatility. Penny shares are inherently volatile. These small companies can shoot up, or crash down 10%, 20% or even 30% in a single day.Owning stocks that pay dividends, especially BIG dividends, means you get some downside protection. Because even if a stock drops in price – if it pays you a dividend that’s cash in your pocket.
AI: The real life “I, Robot” is here…
Remember the 2004 movie “I, Robot”. It was a movie set in the year 2035, where “humanoid robots” are common assistants and workers for their human owners. And thanks to a convergence of AI with robotics…, this movie is now our reality…
How trading CFDs can multiply your profits
By trading contracts for difference (CFDs), you have the potential to make a lot more money than if you invested in shares directly. It all comes down to trading on margin.
So how does this work? Read on to find out…
Could this plan to REVIVE Transnet succeed?
I’m sure you’ve seen or heard about the World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI). And that South Africa’s ports were ranked among the worst in the world with Cape Town coming in last! In 2023 the delays at ports cost SA’s economy around R98 million ($5.2 million) a day. In addition, the movement of around R7 billion worth of goods were delayed. But there could be light at the end of the tunnel… as Transnet taps into SA’s private sector expertise
Ethos to unbundle its Brait stake – What action should Ethos shareholders take?
On Monday, 24 June, investment holding company Ethos Capital Partners (JSE: EPE) released a SENS announcement. In the announcement, EPE’s board decided to distribute its investment in JSE-listed Brait directly to shareholders. This comes at a time when both companies have seen big drops in market value. So, what does it mean for Ethos Shareholders?
Bernstein predict this crypto could soar 94%
After Bitcoin received ETF-approval back in January 2024, we’ve seen massive inflows of capital. Bitcoin ETFs have become the fastest growing ETFs in history! And this introduction of Bitcoin ETFs has pushed the floodgates wide open for other crypto to make their way onto the stock market in ETF form. In fact, the next crypto ETF listing is coming soon.
The 5 rules of dividend investing – and why dividends are more reliable than profits
Investors like to look at growing profits as an indicator of company health – and potential returns. But earnings can be manipulated. There are myriad ways to create profits on paper. Earnings are basically an accountant’s best guess of a company’s profitability. All too often, companies must restate their past reported earnings because of aggressive accounting practices, and this can cause considerable trouble for investors, who may have already based future stock price predictions on these (unreliable) historical earnings.
However, you can be sure no accountant can restate dividends. And no company can take back your dividends. Once that cash payment hits your account – it’s yours to do with as you like.
Our Red Hot Penny Share Small Cap Stock Watchlist
The announcement of the GNU and the potential it has to revive SA gave us a little teaser on what we can expect in terms of SA stocks. The cabinet appointments have been announced and while plenty of risks and challenges lie ahead, we believe a united GNU and pro-growth economic policies could ignite a major rally in SA stocks… especially SA-focussed small cap stocks.
Are you ready for this next big development in AI?
In February 2024, Deutsche Telekom (parent company of T-Mobile) unveiled something historic at the 2024 Mobile World Congress. Something that could kick-off a new AI revolution…But it had nothing to do with computers, laptops, data centres or a new app. Instead, Deutsche Telekom, with collaboration from Qualcomm and Brain.ai revealed a visionary “AI phone” concept.
Discover the Six Thinking Hats: Your Secret Weapon for Trading and Life Success!
Hey there! If you haven’t come across the Six Thinking Hats yet, let me ask you this: How do you usually tackle problems, settle arguments, or make big decisions? It’s okay if you’re new to this concept; it’s not something they teach in school. But trust me, once you grasp these strategies, they can transform every aspect of your life – even your trading game.
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