Friday, July 3, 2009

The next bubble

Some believe the next bubble is in alternative energy, or government bonds. I think the next bubble is in free-range goats.
Free-Range Goats Promise 12% Private-Equity Gains in Australia

July 3 (Bloomberg) -- Free-range goat farming in rural Australia is a low-cost investment that may offer annual returns of as much as 12 percent, said Peter Hannen, chairman of private-equity firm MG Capital Plc.
Remember emu ranches? Watch for a repeat as newly wealthy stock-optioned city folk head for the country to try and raise goats and then go broke.

7 comments:

Rob Dawg said...

We had our mini-bubble in Alpacas as well as Ostrich.

Anonymous said...

Alpacas do taste good, wish it was served more often. Smoked on pizza is great.

Anonymous said...

I prefer grilled Walrus.

Rob Dawg said...

I get roasted more often than not.

Anonymous said...

Watch for the GGB ... Great Goat Bailout. (Hey Lou, from B)

Bob said...

I read about a similar thing in France where you can buy your own cow. The farmer takes care if it and gives you your share of the cow profits.

Lou Minatti said...

Howdy, B. Have a great 4th.