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Speculative Investment Service
We seek to diversify our risk which allows us to profit from the volatility within a particular sector. At any one time, we may only invest in a number of themes that are more volatile than the majority of our portfolio as it is always worthwhile to have cash at hand for the next opportunity. We look at every market in the world and every asset class as can be seen from our current portfolio. More recently, we have started a speculative investment service so the smaller investor can access some exciting gains. This is an easier way for someone with $10k minimum to allocate small amounts of capital into various sectors that we believe are seriously undervalued.
Our approach is to invest in an asset/commodity that people need and want but because of market cyclicality, are not on the radar of most investors. These markets are usually hated and attract little to no media coverage. We look for early signs of recovery before a resurgence in market sentiment turns in our favour. A disciplined approach is required. You must expect market volatility and eventually through patience, turn it to your advantage. Entry and exit points are based on market price and volume as ultimately the trend is your friend.
Cryptocurrencies
In August 2016 we posted an article about a relatively unknown cryptocurrency called Ethereum. We advised that ”its creator, Vitalik Buterin, a 22 year old Canadian is sitting on a potential digital goldmine. It’s currently priced around the $11 price”. Today Ethereum’s price stands at $1040. Had you invested at that time, you would have made 9450% gains. $1000 invested would now be worth $94,500 ($120k at last weeks prices). The trick is to get into these positions early before the herd arrives. Bitcoin was $570 per coin when we recommended it along with Ethereum 17 months ago. Today Bitcoin is priced at $11,281 per coin, a rise of almost 2000%. Bitcoin briefly tipped the lofty heights of $20k last month so has pulled backed considerably. We say buy the dips at present as the whole market is on sale from our perspective.
Open link to 2016 article.
Numerous gains have been made in other of our cryptocurrencies picks in the past few months including Tron +2000%, Power Ledger +250%, Cardano +740%, Ripple +750%, Litecoin +425%. The cryptocurrency space is still very young but with a market cap in our view heading back up to the previous highs of $830 billion and beyond $1 trillion, the human emotions of fear (FOMO) and greed will enter the fray. Now is the time to put a small allocation of capital into cryptocurrencies before the herd stampedes through the door looking the buy the news especially after the recent significant pullback. The total market cap now stands at $550 billion. We predict the noise will become deafening by the end of 2018 as the market cap bursts through the significant $1 trillion barrier+++. This time last year, total market capitalisation of the crypto market stood at $17 billion.
Am I too Late?
The amount of capital being deployed in cryptos is miniscule compared to the stock and bond markets. You are still early! The cryptocurrency ecosystem is still in it’s infancy. It’s not as well developed as the traditional stock market ecosystem. Therefore, we need to use more services to operate in the space securely. We will assist you in completing the process step by step. We predict significant volatility across digital-currency markets as governments worldwide move to impose regulations on trading and initial coin offerings (ICO’s). Bitcoin was born from the mess of the 2008 financial crisis and it gives you 100% control of your money. You are essentially the manager of your own bank. We can see this market growth surge as countries go cashless. Crypto coins are to the Millenials what gold is to the Baby Boomers.
How else Can I Profit from Cryptos?
There is one way of investing in the blockchain space that doesn’t involve buying any coins or tokens. You can invest in blockchain technology (the underlying technology of cryptocurrencies/ currency related implementation of the blockchain technology) that Bitcoin and Ethereum utilize. One such company BTL Group Ltd. has risen 290% since October 2017. In addition, we are researching early adaptors of the blockchain. Overstock.com for example, a mature company with market cap of $2B is up 400% since our original post about digital disruptors.
All of the big tech companies, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, etc. are investing heavily in blockchain technology. Global financial companies such as Goldman Sachs, Visa as well as the big retail companies like Amazon and Walmart are doing the same. Two new blockchain ETF’s have arrived on the scene, BLOK and BLCN which aim to attract investors seeking diversified exposure to this emerging industry. The blockchain is indeed a digital disruptor. Who is next?
Other Speculative Themes
We are monitoring a number of different themes and we will post articles on each and every one in the coming months. One theme that is well and truly underway is in the Marijuana sector. We have seen gains of +250% with Aurora Cannabis and triple digit gains with two others. We like smart speculations that have tremendous upside and little downside risk. Widespread marijuana legalization is inevitable. It’s underway and a $150 billion market that was once underground is now up for grabs. Yes please. Other themes include specific emerging markets, solar energy, other digital disruptors plus various commodities including gold, silver, copper, lithium, rare-earths, cobalt, uranium, agriculture and many more. We will delve deeper into these as we go forward.
Our Model Portfolio for Ultimate Diversification
The Impartial Lens portfolio is now up +40% in almost two years. Contact us to get your savings into a portfolio that is well-diversified across different sectors, geographical areas and asset classes. Open link to our current holdings.