The funds like to 'whip up the surf,' which is where Iran enters the picture.

I hate having my picture taken.

You can buy a lot of closed-end funds at big discounts, or perhaps buy their (open-end) counterparts, but make sure you buy those areas like international stocks that have been out of favor with investors of late,

The market lacks certainty and awaits something or someone to take the lead.

There is huge demand out there at the lower levels still, with the funds holding, but prepared to sell on the fall -- that's what consolidation is about. The resolution of these pressures can only make a market healthy.

We are seeing forecasts of gold price rises moving towards four figures from hallowed institutions. This gold market is broadening significantly.