Why the Government is Not The Answer to Urban Planning

Why the Government is Not The Answer to Urban Planning

City planning is a task that is often seen as a unique realm of governmental necessity. The existence of externalities means that the market could create extremely sub optimal outcomes when creating a city. For example, a house with a messy front yard hurts everyone,...
Fidelity Says Gold Could Hit $4,000

Fidelity Says Gold Could Hit $4,000

The lazy hot days of summer are upon us. Gold has settled into a sideways holding pattern, after climbing over 25% in the first half of the year. With hamburgers sizzling on the backyard barbeque grill, making portfolio moves might not be on the top of your to-do...
How Much Gold Should You Really Own?

How Much Gold Should You Really Own?

Brandon Sauerwein, EditorWhen the billionaire who built the world’s largest hedge fund speaks, smart investors listen. Ray Dalio just revealed his optimal portfolio allocation: 15% in gold or Bitcoin.“If you were optimizing your portfolio for the best return-to-risk...
Comex Deliveries Return to Normal – For Now

Comex Deliveries Return to Normal – For Now

The CME Comex is the Exchange where futures are traded for gold, silver, and other commodities. The CME also allows futures buyers to turn their contracts into physical metal through delivery. You can find more detail on the CME here (e.g., vault types, major/minor...
Investors Focus on Gold Purchases Amid Changes

Investors Focus on Gold Purchases Amid Changes

One of the biggest investment trends in 2025 is that buying physical gold has gone mainstream. No longer is owning gold viewed as an exotic alternative; gold has become the standout asset class among affluent investors and has become a mainstream portfolio component...
Put 15% in Gold or Bitcoin — Here’s Why

Put 15% in Gold or Bitcoin — Here’s Why

Ray Dalio — the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund managing around $150 billion in assets — recently shared some important advice for investors facing today’s economic uncertainty: consider putting about 15% of your portfolio...