BelfastBoy

... the Australians are manufacturing gold too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yulIts8LPLg&feature=relmfu

History shows that all 'fiat' monetary systems fail. Though I don't think history has ever shown that monetary failure will result in complete social collapse. I'm thinking there will be a slow adjustment rather than an instant reset. The system will bump along. The majority will slowly see their living standards fall. It will be so subtle that they will simply adjust and get on with life. Most will never realise what has happened. Everyone around them will be in the same situation too. It is already happening. IMO this is just going to be another great depression. My time frame for the adjustment is 2 decades. We are already 5 years into the adjustment that started in 2007.

The only bullion that is CGT exempt are gold Britannias and Sovereigns. Are silver coins CGT exempt? Some dealers will allow you to store coins in their vaults using 'allocated' accounts. Of course you will increase your counterparty risk by doing this. But then there are certain other risks with having large amounts of bullion coins in your personal possesion.

Ok, never mind. £1007 Sweet This has been an exceptional summer. I was expecting the usual 15%+ summer pull back before now. Gold usually rises from mid/late August (from my limited experience observing the market since summer 2007)

I found the same thing. I posted a picture that I took myself of the New York Stock Exchange with a big poster on it saying, "The best currencies Gold and Silver!" I was asked if the picture was fake. I'm pro gold too.

... exactly, it is the entire debt based monetary system that is in a bubble. Gold is simply returning to its normal historical value as real money. Simples.

... definitely NOT!. I could hardly believe it myself. To be honest I was actually a bit stunned and confused when I saw it. There were lots of other people there taking photos too. And the New York FED is only a few hundred yards away. On another note - any theories as to why gold has not dropped this summer? PS Thank you Goldfinger and good luck. I particulary liked your discussion on exit targets. Hope you will spare the time to update us occasionally.

Took an interesting photo while on holiday in New York recently...

I'm on holiday in New York. I was a little surprised to see a massive sign covering the entire front of the New York stock exchange building with the words, "The best currencies gold and silver!" It was part of an ad. for www.usgold.com. I'll post a photo when I can.

Ummm...

£914 a late Christmas present for everyone. I know it's now considered bad luck, but it is good fun. ho ho ho!!!

Which company did you use to open these ISA's? Thanks (I did a quick google search and nothing obvious appeared.) Not thinking of opening an ISA until the end of October - just incase...

Gold meet...

Can anyone explain what this means and the likely outcome? When is the options expiry date this month?