We need also remember that CRIMEX options expiry is Tuesday, Jan 26th, for the February contract.

Is it any wonder why so few of us invest in this sector? The only time gold/silver and the PM stocks can rise is when it is not within 5 days of options expiration, when Treasury isn't selling billions of debt, when the moon and stars are not in certain alignments, when any FED official isn't speaking or even considering the thought, when it is not tax loss selling season, when it is not the slow seasonal Summer months and when my favorite pair of socks are not being worn.

That leaves a few afternoons a year when we look for those 50-100% gains and yet we still try and time these markets LOL.

stateside