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Clif-Droke

Clif Droke

Chief Analyst, SX Gold & Metals Advisor

Clif Droke is Chief Analyst of Cabot SX Gold & Metals. For over 20 years, he has worked as a writer, analyst and editor of several market-oriented advisory services and has written several books on technical trading in the stock market, including “Channel Buster: How to Trade the Most Profitable Chart Pattern” and “The Stock Market Cycles.”

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Growth Stocks Investing
2 Luxury Stocks with Strong Momentum
Despite fears of consumer spending headwinds, these two luxury stocks are coming off record years and their charts are showing some rare momentum.
May 26, 2023
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Clif Droke
Investing Essentials
The Cabot Guide to Making Money in Choppy Markets
Choppy markets like we have now are exactly the reason to adhere to a consistent investing strategy or system. This is Cabot’s.
May 26, 2023
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Clif Droke
Stock Market
4 Base Metal ETFs to Buy Right Now
Rapid recovery in the automotive and construction industries has led to a base metals boom. Buy these four base metal ETFs to take advantage.
May 23, 2023
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Clif Droke
Dividend Stocks
Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the S&P 500
More than 75% of the S&P 500 pays a dividend these days. Here are the 10 highest-paying dividend stocks in the index.
May 4, 2023
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Clif Droke
Dividend Stocks
10 Highest Paying Dividend Stocks in the Dow
The 10 highest-paying dividend stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial all yield more than 3%. But which of them would I buy today?
February 27, 2023
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Clif Droke
Stock Market
4 Stocks to Own for a Weakening Dollar
Inflation and a weakening dollar are normally not good signs. But there are ways to take advantage by buying the right stocks.
January 11, 2023
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Clif Droke
Precious Metals Investing
2 Resilient Precious Metals Investments for the Current Market
When nearly everything is under selling pressure it pays to look for pockets of strength. These two precious metals investments stand out.
October 7, 2022
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Clif Droke
Precious Metals Investing
Best Gold Stocks to Bank on Before Q4
Among a number of positives for the best gold stocks is this unexpected correlation that could drive prices higher the rest of the year.
September 9, 2022
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Clif Droke
Precious Metals Investing
How to Leverage Precious Metals in the Current Market Climate
Not all precious metals are created equal, and we’ve seen that with recent short covering. These are the conditions driving metals now.
September 2, 2022
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Clif Droke
Stock Market
Bear Market Rally or New Bull Market?
Equity market returns off the June lows have been a welcome reprieve, but is this a new bull market or just a bear market rally?
August 19, 2022
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Clif Droke
Precious Metals Investing
The Big Gold Investors Play While Little Guys Run Away
Just as with equities, big gold investors move the markets on precious metals. And we’re beginning to see signs that they may be more bullish.
August 15, 2022
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Clif Droke
Growth Stocks
5 Auto Stocks to Buy as Car Sales Recover
The U.S. auto industry took a pounding in 2020. But as the country reopened, car sales have rebounded in a big way, as have auto stocks.
August 10, 2022
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Clif Droke
Stock Market
Top 5 Commodity Funds by Relative Performance
Commodity funds have been some of the strongest performers this year, and this simple tool can help you identify the best of the best.
July 1, 2022
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Clif Droke
Precious Metals Investing
The 5 Best-Performing Silver Stocks to Buy Now
People often overlook silver as a safe haven in volatile markets. But the best-performing silver stocks tend to rise faster than gold stocks.
June 21, 2022
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Clif Droke
Growth Stocks
3 Fertilizer Stocks for Hedging Inflation
Fertilizer stocks may not be the most glamorous option, but they’re a great inflation play. Here are three that are making a big move.
June 16, 2022
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Clif Droke
Stock Market
4 Defensive ETFs to Protect You from the Next Market Correction
The S&P 500 just entered a bear market, but fears of another leg down remain. If it happens, you’ll want to own these 4 defensive ETFs.
June 15, 2022
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Clif Droke
Precious Metals Investing
Why You Should Buy Gold Stocks as Interest Rates Rise
They haven’t gotten going just yet, but in the intermediate term gold stocks almost always benefit from rising interest rates, history shows.
May 20, 2022
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Clif Droke
Stock Market
Gold Prices vs. U.S. Treasury Bond Yields: Only One Can Win
Gold prices have been in decline despite the weakened dollar. What will it take for the yellow metal to shine again?
May 16, 2022
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Clif Droke
Stock Market
5 Underperforming ETFs to Avoid
You never want to invest in losing sectors. And by avoiding these five underperforming ETFs, you can stay focused on stocks and sectors with momentum.
May 2, 2022
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Clif Droke
Growth Stocks
The 4 Best Agriculture Stocks for 2022
With crop supplies dwindling and food demand rising, it’s time to invest in the farming industry. Here are the four best agriculture stocks.
April 29, 2022
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Clif Droke
Growth Stocks
Ranking the 5 Best-Performing Gold Mining Stocks
COVID caused investors to flock to gold, a traditional safe haven. These are the 5 best-performing gold mining stocks. Keep reading to learn.
April 27, 2022
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Clif Droke
Stock Market
Ranking the 6 Best ETFs by Relative Performance
As more hedge funds gravitate to exchange traded funds over individual stocks, here are the six best ETFs today as measured by relative performance.
April 26, 2022
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Clif Droke
Stock Market
How to Use 52-Week Highs and Lows to Gauge Market Strength
The quickest way to spot market strength and weakness if you’re unsure how to invest? Look at the list of 52-week highs and lows.
March 29, 2022
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Clif Droke
Precious Metals Investing
4 Metals ETFs to Buy in Case of Recession
With another recession possibly on the horizon, it’s time to buy precious metals as a hedge. You can start with these four metals ETFs.
March 14, 2022
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Clif Droke
Precious Metals Investing
2 Wartime Stocks to Fortify Your Portfolio against Global Conflict
Given all the conflict in the world right now, it makes sense to have a couple wartime stocks in your portfolio. Here are two that stand out.
February 14, 2022
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Clif Droke
Precious Metals Investing
Is it 2008 All Over Again for Gold?
There are some eerie similarities between early 2008 and early 2022. And that bodes well for gold. These two gold ETFs are a way to play it.
January 24, 2022
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Clif Droke
Stock Market
The Best Commodity ETFs for a New Super Cycle
A new super cycle on the horizon makes these funds some of the best commodity ETFs for investors looking to take advantage of rising prices.
January 3, 2022
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Clif Droke
Precious Metals Investing
3 Reasons to Own Gold in 2022
Despite sluggish performance of late, there are several reasons to own gold in 2022. Here are 3, and why it’s always a good time to buy gold.
December 21, 2021
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Clif Droke
Precious Metals Investing
Can Gold and Bitcoin Co-Exist?
Gold and bitcoin are two forms of currency that couldn’t be more different. But is there room for both in your portfolio?
November 15, 2021
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Clif Droke
Stock Market
3 Copper Mining Stocks and ETFs Benefitting from China’s Bull Market
China’s swift post-Covid recovery has pushed copper prices higher. Play the red metal rebound with these three copper mining stocks and ETFs.
November 12, 2021
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Clif Droke
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