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  1. The Y-man

    What's the funniest/worst excuse you've heard for NOT investing from people?

    Nah, nothing clever at all - I literally buy gold bullion for storage in a safe :) Some people buy it as jewellery or coins, we just prefer it in bullion form. http://www.ausbullion.com.au/ http://www.perthmint.com.au/gc/default.asp Cheers, The Y-man
  2. The Y-man

    What's the funniest/worst excuse you've heard for NOT investing from people?

    I guess for me, gold is actually a risk hedge more than an investment in its own right. It is more a "buy and hold" proposition until needed in a high inflation / recession economy. I also failed to mention above that all of the 100% leveraged products carry a captial protection (although not...
  3. The Y-man

    What's the funniest/worst excuse you've heard for NOT investing from people?

    I was going to put it in there, when a little voice said - hell, what if someone actually listens! :eek: :p For what it's worth, 100% geared share / hedgefund portfolios and gold bullion :) Cheers, The Y-man
  4. The Y-man

    What's the funniest/worst excuse you've heard for NOT investing from people?

    Looks like the years go on, but the excuses never change :) I am surrounded at work by "coulda's". I find it rather amusing. When I used to talk about property in 2000-2001, people were saying "That's so risky man!" By 2003 they were saying, "well, anyone coulda made money in property...
  5. The Y-man

    What's the funniest/worst excuse you've heard for NOT investing from people?

    It is interesting when people say things like: "Invest? Why would I want to invest? What would I do with the money?" and then the next minute: "Ohhh, I wish I had money to do <whatever>..." :confused: Cheers, The Y-man
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