A positive indicator for gold

Here is today's recommended reading list from Equitymaster...

Why the food security bill is merely for political gains?
The Government of India has cleared an Ordinance to implement the long-pending Food Security Bill, in the process ducking Parliamentary process. The bill was one of the promises of the UPA government when it came into power in 2009. But a closer look reveals why it might be more for political gains than for the good of the people. (Money Morning)

Does it pay to go through CEOs' letters to shareholders?
While the habit of reading annual reports with a particular emphasis on the financial statements and notes forming part of those financial statements is of paramount importance to the investor community, with legends like Warren Buffett vouching for it, not all investors take the time to go through the letters written by the CEO/Chairman of a company. Robert Olstein is a notable exception. He not only goes through those letters but has also developed a checklist over the years, which serves as a filter for separating bad investments from good ones. So, what should one look out for while going through a CEO's/ Chairman's letter? Read on to find out more. (GuruFocus)

A positive indicator for gold
Gold prices have corrected. Many noteworthy names are now advocating against the yellow metal. But there is an important valuation indicator that they all seem to be ignoring. And this suggests that this is the best time to pick up gold. Read on to find out what it is. (InvestorsInsight Publishing)

Is Warren Buffets investing style a mere myth?
World's most popular investor Warren Buffett has been admired by almost every investor for his style of investment. He seems to have mastered the art of value investing and made millions using that strategy. But has this strategy really worked or is it a myth? Read on to find out. (MarketWatch)

Will the bitcoin continue to survive?
Bitcoins or digital currency arrived at the global stage with a bang. But soon after its arrival, problems started to arise. There was lot of speculation about the fair price of the virtual currency. This led people to wonder whether the currency has the power to survive? Read on to find out if it does. (BBC)