All About Investing in Gold (All About Series) [Paperback]

John Jagerson (Author), S. Wade Hansen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 19, 2011 | Series: All About Series

Become a “gold bull”—for more profits and less risk!

Gold is among the best investments for meeting both long- and short- term goals—and the market has never been easier or cheaper to enter!

All About Investing in Gold walks you through the often overlooked intricacies of investing in gold with a clarity and coherence you won’t find in other books. Using real-world examples and simple, jargon-free language, All About Investing in Gold illustrates how gold investing works, why gold deserves a spot in your portfolio, and how to avoid the costly pitfalls many investors fall into when buying gold.

Whether you’re new to the gold market or seeking to hone your expertise, All About Investing in Gold helps you:

• Diversify your portfolio using gold as a key asset
• Know when a gold investment is legitimate—and when it’s a scam
• Choose the best gold exchange-traded fund (ETF) and stock options for your needs
• Use technical analysis to time your market entries and exits for maximum profit

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

John Jagerson and S. Wade Hansen are the founders of Learning Markets, which helps individual investors take control of their investment portfolios. They are also the authors of All About Forex Trading and Profiting with Forex. Jagerson and Hansen live in the Salt Lake City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (May 19, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071768343
• ISBN-13: 978-0071768344
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #176,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #81 in Books > Business & Investing > Investing > Commodities

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Slightly biased, but definitely informative August 13, 2011

By Eric C. Sedensky VINE™ VOICE

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Let me start by saying this book did not make me rush out and buy gold bars or commodity laden ETF's. Like most savvy investors, I see gold as a piece of the puzzle, but I know that there are a lot of other investments that glitter in other ways, making balance key. This book, however, is very informative and detailed and is all about gold. There isn't an investment plan or any advice given here. It's all explanation of the ins and outs of trading gold, where to trade, when to trade, what to buy, but again, no advice. It does slant, however, to the "gold bull" side, being written largely in a tone that seems to tell you buying gold is a good idea, no matter what form or format you pursue. So, if you are thinking about gold as an element of portfolio diversification, but you really don't know much about gold and you need positive vibes as well as information, this is the book for you. It will answer your questions, teach you some things you didn't know, and give you some ideas for starting to invest in precious metals. If you're looking for a get rich quick gold investment and trading plan, you'll have to look elsewhere. All in all, this is a very sensible, sober book, and I certainly learned a lot about gold. I would say that it even gave me some information that made me think about gold in a new way, i.e., gold does not generate returns like stocks and bonds, therefore, it can't really be considered an income generating investment. (Seems obvious, I know, but I'd never thought about it that way.) I found this book very informative, so if you're looking to take the class of Gold 101, this is the textbook for you.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful, Practical and Understandable August 7, 2011

By Joseph Cervantes

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All About Investing in Gold demystifies many of the complexities and myths around gold investing and does so in purely objective fashion. Many books on this subject in particular are padded with doomsday underpinnings or have a "get rich quick" appeal. Not this one. If you're looking for a compact, yet thorough primer on the often nebulous world of gold by people who have done it (not just talk about it), this book is it.

After reading this book I gave it to my elderly father who worked his whole life in a blue collar job only to see his retirement wiped out in 2008. He commented on how if someone would have written this book for the "common reader" 50 years ago when he began investing, his portfolio would have stood a fighting chance. I agree, and am confident that the information in this book arms me with the fundamental knowledge to make wise decisions when it comes to gold and my portfolio.

Great read all around!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for Investors who wish to Profit from changes in the Gold Market July 25, 2011

By Terrence C

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Ever wanted a brief history lesson on the origins as Gold as an investment, its history of price fluctuations, and why it has become more and more a part of individual investor portfolios since 1997? Ever wanted to know the 5 key factors that influence the price of Gold? Ever wanted to know the fundamental factors behind the bull run in Gold? Ever wanted to learn about intermarket relationships between Gold and other asset classes? Ever wanted a quick lesson on modern portfolio theory (MPT) and risk management? Most importantly, ever wanted to learn strategies and technical analysis tools that teach you how to trade Gold and benefit from both upward and/or DOWNWARD price fluctuations? This book does all of that in a no-nonsense, easy to follow quick read. The authors have taken great care to ensure that the book is easy for novice investors to read, yet detailed enough in strategy to be an asset to experienced traders. I highly recommend this book for people curious about investing in Gold as a part of their diversified portfolio of assets. I guarantee it will teach all readers something new that they did not know about Gold or investing before!