This Myth About Gold Could Be Costing You Serious Money

Trouble viewing this e-mail? [Click here to read it online]( [CASEY DAILY DISPATCH - Casey Research] This Myth About Gold Could Be Costing You Serious Money By Justin Spittler, editor, Casey Daily Dispatch Forget what you know about interest rates and gold. …Specifically the idea that high rates hurt gold. That’s a myth... one that could cost you serious money in the months ahead. More on that in a second. But first, let me tell you why many investors believe high interest rates are bad for gold. It’s a simple idea really. • Gold doesn’t yield anything... So it supposedly becomes less attractive when rates increase because bonds and other interest-bearing instruments pay more. Makes sense, right? But the data tell a different story… As you’re about to see, gold has experienced some of its biggest bull markets during periods of rising rates. I’ll show you what I mean in a second. But here’s why I wrote this essay. 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Today is a perfect example of this. Just look at what the 10-year U.S. Treasury has done since the start of 2017. Its yield has risen to 3.2%. That’s the most it’s paid since 2011. • There’s a good reason to think that the 10-year yield will keep climbing… To understand why, look at this chart. It shows the yield on the 10-year U.S Treasury going back to the 1980s. [Chart] You can see that the 10-year U.S Treasury yield has been falling for decades. But notice what happened last month… The yield jumped above 3%. In the process, it pierced a nearly four-decade-long downtrend in yields. This reflects a major shift in sentiment. It tells us Treasury yields will likely keep rising. You’d think that would be bad for gold. But as I mentioned, history says otherwise. 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But once again, demand for gold didn’t diminish in the face of rising rates. No. The price of gold jumped from $396 in 2004 to $715 in 2006. That’s an 81% move in just two years. In short, rising rates aren’t bad for gold, like many investors believe. Of course, that alone isn’t a reason to buy gold. But consider this… • Low rates have been one of the biggest drivers behind the bull market in U.S. stocks... Regular readers know this all too well. But let me recap. During the last global financial crisis, the Fed launched an unprecedented stimulus program. It’s pumped $3.5 trillion into the financial system. And it held its rate near zero for seven years. These measures made it extremely cheap to borrow money. That led everyday Americans to rack up record credit card, auto, and student loan debt. U.S. businesses also went on a borrowing binge, thanks to cheap credit. Just look at this chart: [Chart] You can see that the amount of outstanding corporate debt as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) – annual economic output – is at record highs. Now, some companies borrowed money to build factories, buy equipment, and invest in research and development (R&D). But most of this money was spent on share buybacks and paying out dividends… both of which helped push the U.S. stock market to record highs. But as you’ve seen today, the Fed isn’t holding rates near zero anymore. It’s hiking them – aggressively. And that could create major problems for America’s debt-addicted economy. That’s obviously bad for stocks… But not for gold. • Gold is a safe-haven asset… Many investors take shelter in gold when they’re nervous about stocks. And there are plenty of reasons to be worried about the stock market right now. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that gold’s been doing well. Just look at this chart: [Chart] You can see that the price of gold has jumped 3% in October. The S&P 500, on the other hand, dropped 6% during the same period. In short, gold is showing major strength relative to stocks… And that should continue, if rates keep rising. So consider speculating on higher gold prices if you haven’t yet. The best way to do this is with gold mining stocks. These companies are leveraged to the price of gold. In other words, the price of gold doesn’t have to rise much for these stocks to explode in value. The easiest way to bet on gold mining stocks is with a fund like the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX). This fund invests in a basket of gold mining stocks, which makes it a relatively safe way to profit from a rally in gold. Regards, Justin Spittler Delray Beach, FL November 6, 2018 P.S. Of course, you’ll need to own the “best of breed” gold stocks to pocket the biggest gains during the next gold bull market. 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I heard Mr. Casey speak in Dallas in the ’80s and have been his biggest fan since. I really thank you for your wonderful writings. You are the best. —Doc Almost lost my laptop over the following line; "It will work about as well as giving your 12-year-old the keys to a Ferrari, a bottle of Jack Daniel’s, and instructions to have a good time." Coffee shot out of my mouth over the entire keyboard! —Jeff Very interesting interpretation. I just wanted to add one thing – the press is the group making this a centerpiece for weeks on end. They couldn’t care less about Saudis or oil or our foreign relations. Their concern is that a member of the PRESS was KILLED for “doing his job”! Don’t those evil people understand that the PRESS IS SACRED and should never be punished for what they say. Perhaps Khashoggi had been in the U.S. too long and forgot what the rest of the world is like. It is still on the news because the press takes it very personally. —Carolyn You guys forgot something to put things in perspective. Fifteen of the 19 9/11 hijackers were Saudi. They killed 4,000 Americans. What did America do to Saudi Arabia in retaliation? Nada. Nothing. Does anyone in their right mind seriously think the U.S. gives a hoot about Khashoggi, when they didn't care when 15 Saudis killed 4,000 Americans? Seriously... The Saudis hate America, and if we stopped buying their oil, they would openly admit it. —Brian I found Mr. Casey’s opinions on Saudi Arabia very informative. Since the Saudis are the leaders of the Sunni world and Iran the Shia, I am interested in how we should view that conflict. Also the differences, if any, in how the U.S. should manage those relationships to our best advantage. This seems particularly timely given the withdrawal from the Obama agreement with Iran. Thanks for your interviews. —Michael Great interview! Doug always puts a unique and thoughtful spin on current events. He's helped me open my eyes in many ways. —Matt I'm too old to write fan letters (eight years older than Bill Bonner), so this is some other kind of letter. Doug, you nailed every point… and they were good ones! Thank you! Your comment relating to Jack Daniel’s and kids was right on, also! It reminded me of the time my son and a friend, as college freshmen, were hosting a barbecue party. Fortified with some Jack Daniel’s, my son was cutting meat. The meat that got cut as the knife slipped, was his thumb. A shot glass of hydrogen peroxide was immediately filled by the friend. In the excitement, my son drank the hydrogen peroxide while his cut thumb went into the Jack Daniel’s. Moral of the story: They both lived to tell the tale and the thumb healed just fine. Apparently, some humans can handle a shot glass full of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Also, drinking Jack Daniel’s might be better left until after using knives, or machinery. —Ellen As usual, a great take by Doug. The only aspect I think he did not address is what a great opportunity for Turkey to use the alleged video and audio to reduce its national debt and to get some oil at super discounts. —Brian As always, please send in your thoughts, along with any questions or suggestions for the Dispatch, to feedback@caseyresearch.com. --------------------------------------------------------------- Free Must-Attend Tech Event Tomorrow, Silicon Valley insider and tech millionaire Jeff Brown is finally revealing his tech investing blueprint… for free. Not only will you get the inside scoop on why there’s never been a better time to invest in tiny tech stocks, you’ll also receive four of the stocks on his watchlist… just for signing up. Early investors could see gains of up to 1,032%, but only if they act fast. For more details, [read on here](. 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