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Credit Shock due to COVID-19 Unprecedented

This quote is the latest from Moody’s: The credit shock created by the coronavirus pandemic is completely unprecedented, given the number of geographies and industries affected, and the lack of clarity as to when the economic implications of the pandemic … Continue reading

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REIT’s may not be a bargain; distributions depend on rent being paid.

The Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) has had a marvelous decade as property values just kept rising.  It inspired large institutional investors (pension funds for e.g.) to get directly involved.  The Canada Pension Plan has 12.1% invested in real estate.  … Continue reading

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Housing Market – Boom or Bust?

The last recession was unequivocally a housing bust.  Home sales plummeted and housing starts hit the skids.  But then, the recession was indeed caused by a housing crisis:  The mortgage-backed security scam  ultimately destroyed the housing market.  Today, we’re confronted … Continue reading

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Jim Rogers stealing my thunder? GOLD!

I can’t help but admire anyone who rides a bike for long distances, and Jim Rogers is one of those who takes the cake. I met him in Scotland at the Chartered Financial Analysts Institute’s Annual Conference (2010). Although my … Continue reading

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How to identify new stock market leadership

I’d like to add some context to my previous commentary.  I’ve stated before that I believe we are in a revitalized global boom, the progress of which was seriously damaged by the financial crisis we barely survived.  I first made … Continue reading

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