James Waddell

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11/23/2004 Mises Wire James Waddell

GLD, the “gold-ETF” I’ve posted on previously, is now trading on the NYSE. But James Turk raises some questions, such as, what are you really buying when you buy GLD? {C}”People who might have...

Update: Gold ETF coming to NYSE next week

11/12/2004 Mises Wire James Waddell

According to CNN, an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) that prices next week will offer investors a chance to trade securities directly linked to gold prices.

We support a strong dollar

01/20/2004 Mises Wire James Waddell

John Snow repeats the refrain again, apparently with a straight face. No howls of laughter from the crowd are mentioned, but even the reporter seems to be suspicious of the claim.

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