Editor's Note: Przemyslaw Radomski is founder and editor of Sunshine Profits. We welcome him to Minyanville.I'm often asked whether it's a good idea to be in the precious-metals market during what's known as the summer doldrums when demand for gold temporarily dries up. After looking at the seasonal aspects of gold demand one might think it prudent to wait out the summer in hopes of entering the market at lower prices. However after considering important fundamental factors -- such as increase in money supply -- it's clear that it isn't a good idea to wait until summer’s end to enter ...

Last week in S&P Watch: Is 900 the Door or the Floor? I discussed how the 900 level in the S&P 500 might serve as a line in the sand. But June options showed a sufficient number of put options in place to act as a safety net. That proved true: The index tested the 200-DMA twice at the descending levels of 911 and 908 before end-of-week options expiration buoyed prices. But now we may be facing an expiration hangover. I mentioned in yesterday's OptionSmith missive that the put protection that would act as a safety net at the 900 line ...