The price hike in gold as well as some other precious metals were dramatic during the past decade, over the past 30 years, with gold more than quadrupling in value (from less than $300 per ounce).

While gold and other precious metals seem to have increased in value – but the value has not kept up with the cost of living.

Gold is a precious metal and will always have great value, just like diamonds. Their value cannot be attenuate in the way that paper currencies can be.

It has been seen that people drifting into gold and silver investments during times of economic crisis. There is a hike by more than 500 percent in Gold and silver prices and stocks faced severe losses during the mid seventies. Gold has appeared to hit a bubble during this latest economic downturn.

Long term investment in gold and silver, has not produced any significant benefit. Investors don’t get dividends on these metals and the average prices do not even match the cost of living. But, it is wise to invest in precious metals rather keeping the cash idle. But if you want real profit one should invest on bonds, stocks, and real estate. Buying mutual fund of Gold and silver would be a wise and intelligent investment.

Tips for shares investment in delivery based trading

Please study following points, carefully, and get best returns in short period of time.
Basically, Delivery based trading can be minimum one week, one month or couple of months. How long to hold your scrip’s/shares will depend on other technical indicators and averages.
How to select best scrip’s
There are thousands of shares/stocks, which one is best for delivery trading and which one will give maximum profit in short period of time. Please have a look following selection criteria points.
Points to remember for fundamental screening,
1. Sector – 50% of stocks rise and fall is directly related to the strengths and
weakness of its industry group.
2. Never lose more than 1-2% of your total amount on any one trade.
3. Promoters holding more than 40% indicate safety for retail investors.

4. FII holding minimum 20 and maximum 25 is safe for retailer, not much volatility.
More FII investment = more volatility.
5. Liquidity – buying and selling of shares minimum 1L/day.