When it comes to “realms of fantasy”, the title to this commentary doesn’t flow nearly as smoothly from the lips as “The Land of Oz”. However, the two fantasy realms share so much in common that I felt somewhat compelled to use this allegory.

Early this year we suggested a 50% rise in Gold to $1860 – $1,920 into mid-year. Now, we see the Gold tsunami realizing an approximate 100% rise that will crest at $3,000+ into the middle of 2012, drowning any doubters in its wake. Below are a number of factors that support that view.

Some readers may find it annoying seeing me continually characterizing the majority of market participants as “lemmings”. I make no apologies. As the old one-liner goes, “if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck…”