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Volume 1, No. 7
THE CASE FOR HARD ASSETS
IN A VOLATILE ECONOMY
Recent violent fluctuations in Stock Market activity appears to be a direct result of an excess of credit in both the
Personal and Commercial markets and with a Fed Stimulus policy that has never reigned in the financial losses that
caused the 2008-09 near Depression. Low interest rates have had a positive effect helping to maintain the world’s
massive credit debt. Those same low interest rates have been disastrous for the bond markets and for seniors and
investors who rely on fixed income investments, 401 K’s and dividend oriented stocks.
In an attempt to increase returns, some Investors have doubled down and turned to less then Triple A backed
securities – the same path that many took in 2008 – 9 to increase returns. We know how that turned out! Others
have gone a different route and decided on a Diversification Strategy that included Hard Assets like Vintage
Watches, Natural Colored Diamonds, Colored Gemstones, Gold and Signature Jewelry pieces. The result of that
decision was investors being rewarded with triple digit returns across the board during the decade 2009 –
2019!
Phoenix Asset Consortium Ltd. is a Professional Advisory that specializes in Hard Asset sales to individuals who
want to increase wealth, manage volatility, downsize risk and accumulate assets with a track record of double digit
growth!
THE WORLD ECONOMY
North America is now part of a world wide market community. The benefits of an International Market Economy
are lower labor costs and a fluid International Supply Chain that has been driving profits in the North American
Stock Market for the past decade! But just as the International Markets have rewarded investors handsomely, they
can also contribute to volatility and downside risk! Trade Wars, Health Pandemics and many other factors beyond
our control can create havoc and take away significant value very quickly. The Coronavirus Pandemic, the
volatility of oil prices and International unrest are such examples. None of these situations are the fault of North
American Investors, but as part of the new World Economy, Investors are affected nonetheless!
The case for Asset Diversification, with a corresponding return to fiscal Privacy and Wealth Accumulation is clear.
It is prudent for Investors to investigate any and all opportunities for proven double digit returns, minimal risk and
“old school” financial Privacy!
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