Gold Q&A: Answers to our Subscribers' Most Pressing Questions

• Are short counter-trend rallies important at all?

  May 20, 2011, 12:00 PM

  Why should one bother with a counter-trend rally if the more important trend is down? The prices will most likely decline after a couple of days and timing your bet on higher prices may not be that easy. So why would I want to risk when the possible gain is small? What do you think?

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• Could you recommend a book on behavioral finance?

  May 6, 2011, 12:00 PM

  Can you recommend one or two books on behavioral finance and investors' sentiment? Since there are many such books, I may only have time to glance at one book, which book is the one book you would recommend?

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• What impact would the nationalization of mining in Bolivia have on silver?

  April 29, 2011, 12:00 PM

  What impact would the nationalization of mining in Bolivia (the world's sixth largest producer of silver) have on short term and long term silver prices?

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• Could you explain the terms: long position, short position, long-term position and short-term position?

  April 8, 2011, 12:00 PM

  Could you explain the following terms and the differences between them: long position, short position, long-term and short-term position? Maybe it’s basics, but for me they sometimes all get mixed up. Thanks.

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• Which scale is better: linear scale or logarithmic scale?

  March 31, 2011, 12:00 PM

  You are using the Stockcharts system for your articles and analysis. The vertical axis is logarithmic. Stockcharts themselves have a link which outlines the benefits of linear/arithmetic charts against logarithmic. I would be very interested in your comments on this aspect.

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• How do you define a breakout?

  March 25, 2011, 12:00 PM

  When you analyze the charts, you use the term “breakout” pretty often. I would appreciate if you could elaborate on what it precisely means. Thank you.

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• Are restrictions on owning gold likely to be imposed?

  March 18, 2011, 12:00 PM

  As a gold investor, I’m concerned that the US government could impose restrictions on owning gold as they did in the early 30’s. What is your opinion as to the probability of such an event?

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• How high do you expect the gold:silver ratio to move?

  March 4, 2011, 12:00 PM

  The gold:silver ratio is far from its historical highs. Do you expect it to go up? What would be the upper limit of such a movement?

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