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Archive for October, 2009

Wise investors usually infuse money into bearer investments. They convert their titled properties, such as real estate holdings, and registered bonds, stocks and other securities into gold, platinum, silver, precious stones, jewelry, numismatic coins, vintage watches, old stamps, paintings and sculptures by masters, baseball and basketball cards and other worthwhile collectibles. These so-called “bearer investments” are easily transportable and convertible into cash if the market conditions are ripe. The asset protection value of these investments lies in privacy and confidentiality. Ownership is difficult to ascertain and trace, as long as these items are bought through a third party or a legal entity, such as a corporation, limited partnership or offshore trust. The disadvantages of bearer goods are a cause for concern. Being small movables, they are easily misplaced or lost and buyers are often hard to find. Their values are gained or lost drastically. You must study the market fluctuations and trends very well; otherwise you may lose a considerable sum of money.