[mattduke]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', ' ')I like exchange-traded funds that let you own particular sectors, like iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (EEM), United States Oil Fund (USO) or the Metals & Mining SPDR (XME).

[cube]

I never did like Suze Orman.
I can't help but get this paranoid feeling she knows a lot more about how to entertain a crowd rather than actually investing.
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I think Jim Cramer actually knows more. However he looks like a man who would have no scruples giving someone the shaft.
I wouldn't trust him either.
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Warren Buffet, George Soros --> I have respect for.

[MrBill]

I trust myself.... and listen to Cube sometimes! ; - )

[truecougarblue]

Jim Cramer? As long as you trade oposite his picks I guess.

I'd say this is an indicator we are just starting the blow off phase of PMs. I'm glad I'm long the metals today.

[pup55]

"Date night" at pup55's house is a dollar movie, some thrifty home cooked meal, and be home in time to watch Suze Orman on Saturday night.

Suze is one of the most conservative people there is on the subject of investments and financial planning, particularly for those nearing retirement.

So for her to start advocating these ETF's is a really interesting development. It points out the fact that there are not squat for decent investment alternatives for the common person. Interest rates on your conservative bank accounts and CD's are squat, and equities are in negative territory for the last year.

So, She, like others in this business, are searching for places to stow money to keep up with inflation. Evidently she is sufficiently satisfied with the safety of this type of investment that the common person can feel comfortable in putting some money into it.