Why Commodities in a Portfolio

This is not an April Fools joke…commodities belong in all portfolios if an investor has some risk aversion just look what’s happening in commodities compared to other asset classes. Crude has its highest close in 2011 to kick off the first trading day in Q2. The momentum should carry prices upwards of $110/barrel but we … Read more

A study of Fund Management

The LAPIS WAY vs The Traditional Method by: Andreas Wueger, CEO, LAPIS Asset Management Ltd. There is an old adage that says “simplicity is the epitome of effectiveness“. At Lapis we are committed to incorporating this expression in the way we both manage our investment portfolios and arrange our investment strategies. We have eliminated the … Read more

Investors Worldwide Are Ready to Go Global

Many Chileans Show Growing Interest in Global Investing, as Well as Strong Expectations for Domestic Stock Market Performance According to Franklin Templeton Global Investor Sentiment Survey SANTIAGO, CHILE–(Marketwire – March 29, 2011) – Enthusiasm for global markets is on the rise. The Franklin Templeton Global Investor Sentiment Survey found that half of respondents globally plan … Read more

Offshore Banking for Expats

People ask me all the time about moving money from one country to another and when I use the term “offshore banking” they often have a quizzical look on their faces and ask me: “is it legal to have an offshore bank account?” That about sums-up the way most people think about banking offshore, especially … Read more

Weekly Gold Report

Gold Covers A $29.10.10 Range This Week This week Gold traded another new all-time high ($1448.60) as once again high Crude Oil prices helped to fuel this week’s rally. As the north African and middle-east geo-political chaos continue to offer global uncertainty it has become apparent that investors are still choosing the precious metals as … Read more