Collapse of the dollar and how to invest

[babbleon]

I have an IRA so I have been purchasing GLD (ETF) and feel as though it’s due to really take off in the next 6-18 months. It depends what your investment source is…if you have a ton of cash then bullion would be the way to go or you can mix and match with ETFs.

I’m still trying to wrap my head around whether or not to buy stocks too.

[babbleon]

The bullion can be purchased and held for you and you own a certificate. Contact a company called Monex, they’re top-notch when it comes to bullion and their service is great.

For ETFs check out…GLD, IAU and GDX.

[babbleon]

The bullion can be purchased and held for you and you own a certificate. Contact a company called Monex, they’re top-notch when it comes to bullion and their service is great.

For ETFs check out…GLD, IAU and GDX.

[babbleon]

The bullion can be purchased and held for you and you own a certificate. Contact a company called Monex, they’re top-notch when it comes to bullion and their service is great.

For ETFs check out…GLD, IAU and GDX.

[babbleon]

The bullion can be purchased and held for you and you own a certificate. Contact a company called Monex, they’re top-notch when it comes to bullion and their service is great.

For ETFs check out…GLD, IAU and GDX.

[babbleon]

The bullion can be purchased and held for you and you own a certificate. Contact a company called Monex, they’re top-notch when it comes to bullion and their service is great.

For ETFs check out…GLD, IAU and GDX.

[brian_in_la]

If you really believe the dollar will fall to zero, then I think the only sensible investments are a large ranch in the middle of nowhere, guns, and a large pack of guard dogs. Really…if dollar ever goes to “zero”, your “investment strategy” really is not going to matter much…

If you think the dollar is going to keep losing value (not to zero, but maybe another 50% decline relative to euro, etc.), then invest in companies with earnings in currencies other than dollars, and yes the gold stuff and black stuff are nice too.

I use Vanguard international index funds for my overseas exposure (and I’ve had about 40% of my tiny but growing portfolio overseas since the mid 90’s). Emerging markets actually look extremely frothy to me right now. I don’t know about p/e ratios, but just looking at the share prices, it looks like nasdaq circa ’99.

Interestingly, looking at share prices, the vanguard small cap value index is down 5% for the year, while emerging markets index is up about 40%. If there were a further dramatic dollar decline, I suppose domestic small cap value stocks are exactly the last thing you would want to own (other than a long term bond). So, maybe the market is sharing your perspective…..

[brian_in_la]

If you really believe the dollar will fall to zero, then I think the only sensible investments are a large ranch in the middle of nowhere, guns, and a large pack of guard dogs. Really…if dollar ever goes to “zero”, your “investment strategy” really is not going to matter much…

If you think the dollar is going to keep losing value (not to zero, but maybe another 50% decline relative to euro, etc.), then invest in companies with earnings in currencies other than dollars, and yes the gold stuff and black stuff are nice too.

I use Vanguard international index funds for my overseas exposure (and I’ve had about 40% of my tiny but growing portfolio overseas since the mid 90’s). Emerging markets actually look extremely frothy to me right now. I don’t know about p/e ratios, but just looking at the share prices, it looks like nasdaq circa ’99.

Interestingly, looking at share prices, the vanguard small cap value index is down 5% for the year, while emerging markets index is up about 40%. If there were a further dramatic dollar decline, I suppose domestic small cap value stocks are exactly the last thing you would want to own (other than a long term bond). So, maybe the market is sharing your perspective…..

[brian_in_la]

If you really believe the dollar will fall to zero, then I think the only sensible investments are a large ranch in the middle of nowhere, guns, and a large pack of guard dogs. Really…if dollar ever goes to “zero”, your “investment strategy” really is not going to matter much…

If you think the dollar is going to keep losing value (not to zero, but maybe another 50% decline relative to euro, etc.), then invest in companies with earnings in currencies other than dollars, and yes the gold stuff and black stuff are nice too.

I use Vanguard international index funds for my overseas exposure (and I’ve had about 40% of my tiny but growing portfolio overseas since the mid 90’s). Emerging markets actually look extremely frothy to me right now. I don’t know about p/e ratios, but just looking at the share prices, it looks like nasdaq circa ’99.

Interestingly, looking at share prices, the vanguard small cap value index is down 5% for the year, while emerging markets index is up about 40%. If there were a further dramatic dollar decline, I suppose domestic small cap value stocks are exactly the last thing you would want to own (other than a long term bond). So, maybe the market is sharing your perspective…..

[brian_in_la]

If you really believe the dollar will fall to zero, then I think the only sensible investments are a large ranch in the middle of nowhere, guns, and a large pack of guard dogs. Really…if dollar ever goes to “zero”, your “investment strategy” really is not going to matter much…

If you think the dollar is going to keep losing value (not to zero, but maybe another 50% decline relative to euro, etc.), then invest in companies with earnings in currencies other than dollars, and yes the gold stuff and black stuff are nice too.

I use Vanguard international index funds for my overseas exposure (and I’ve had about 40% of my tiny but growing portfolio overseas since the mid 90’s). Emerging markets actually look extremely frothy to me right now. I don’t know about p/e ratios, but just looking at the share prices, it looks like nasdaq circa ’99.

Interestingly, looking at share prices, the vanguard small cap value index is down 5% for the year, while emerging markets index is up about 40%. If there were a further dramatic dollar decline, I suppose domestic small cap value stocks are exactly the last thing you would want to own (other than a long term bond). So, maybe the market is sharing your perspective…..

[brian_in_la]

If you really believe the dollar will fall to zero, then I think the only sensible investments are a large ranch in the middle of nowhere, guns, and a large pack of guard dogs. Really…if dollar ever goes to “zero”, your “investment strategy” really is not going to matter much…

If you think the dollar is going to keep losing value (not to zero, but maybe another 50% decline relative to euro, etc.), then invest in companies with earnings in currencies other than dollars, and yes the gold stuff and black stuff are nice too.

I use Vanguard international index funds for my overseas exposure (and I’ve had about 40% of my tiny but growing portfolio overseas since the mid 90’s). Emerging markets actually look extremely frothy to me right now. I don’t know about p/e ratios, but just looking at the share prices, it looks like nasdaq circa ’99.

Interestingly, looking at share prices, the vanguard small cap value index is down 5% for the year, while emerging markets index is up about 40%. If there were a further dramatic dollar decline, I suppose domestic small cap value stocks are exactly the last thing you would want to own (other than a long term bond). So, maybe the market is sharing your perspective…..

[NeetaT]

The good thing about MONEX is you receive as of the current rate 5% interest on your money if it sits in the account while you wait to buy the gold. The bad news is the spread between the bid and ask price can be rather large at times plus the commission if you trade often. I think you’re OK if you hold it for the long haul which should more than makeup for the carrying costs. Closing the gap on the spot price is difficult due to the greed involved with brokerages.

[NeetaT]

The good thing about MONEX is you receive as of the current rate 5% interest on your money if it sits in the account while you wait to buy the gold. The bad news is the spread between the bid and ask price can be rather large at times plus the commission if you trade often. I think you’re OK if you hold it for the long haul which should more than makeup for the carrying costs. Closing the gap on the spot price is difficult due to the greed involved with brokerages.

[NeetaT]

The good thing about MONEX is you receive as of the current rate 5% interest on your money if it sits in the account while you wait to buy the gold. The bad news is the spread between the bid and ask price can be rather large at times plus the commission if you trade often. I think you’re OK if you hold it for the long haul which should more than makeup for the carrying costs. Closing the gap on the spot price is difficult due to the greed involved with brokerages.

[NeetaT]

The good thing about MONEX is you receive as of the current rate 5% interest on your money if it sits in the account while you wait to buy the gold. The bad news is the spread between the bid and ask price can be rather large at times plus the commission if you trade often. I think you’re OK if you hold it for the long haul which should more than makeup for the carrying costs. Closing the gap on the spot price is difficult due to the greed involved with brokerages.

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