Green plains…faithful geysers…
natural hot springs…calving glaciers…
and potential
returns of more than
100% over the next three years…
With one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, Iceland has quietly
transformed itself into a booming center of international capitalism. Don’t
miss this chance to profit before the rest of the world catches on…
Join Dr. Steve Sjuggerud on this insider’s expedition to
Discover Iceland ~ June 2-8, 2007

Dear reader,
Iceland
is one of my favorite places to visit on the planet. And now it offers
the highest interest rates of any developed country in the world. So
it’s time once again for us to visit…
In
2002, a few dozen True Wealth subscribers joined me on an Investment Adventure
to Iceland. We saw the many one-of-a-kind sights Iceland has to offer,
and we also learned firsthand about the incredible opportunity in Icelandic
bonds… an opportunity back then that led to gains of about 70% for True Wealth
readers in less than two years.
It’s
been five years since that last trip. And the opportunity has come
around once again… I think the returns could be higher this time than they
were the last time around. So I’d like to invite you to join me on
an ”Investment Adventure” to Iceland, this June.
We
were surprised with the weather back in 2002 – it was in the 70s every day,
with hardly a cloud in the sky. That’s not what you expect in a country
called Iceland. But the unexpected is the norm in Iceland – and that’s
why I love it.
For
example, Iceland is one of the world’s richest countries. Even though
it is in the middle of nowhere, with no natural resources, income per person
in Iceland is higher than it is in the States. And Iceland is the birthplace
of democracy, which I don’t think anyone would have guessed, as people associate
Socialism, not democracy, with Scandianvians.
We will visit the actual birthplace of democracy – Thingvellir Valley. This
place is cool… it could be straight out of the movie Braveheart.
As you stand above on the bluff, you see green plains and curving streams
below, and across the way a mountain ridge (which, it just so happens, is
drifting apart from the ridge you’re on at a rate of about two centimeters
a year – one side is Europe’s plate, the other is America’s). This tectonic
shifting – plus erupting volcanoes, shooting geysers, bubbling hot springs,
and the slow, centuries-long march of glaciers across the island – have created
in Iceland an extraordinary, dramatic landscape unlike anywhere else on earth.
Thingvellir literally means “Parliament plains,” and it’s where the world’s
first Parliament was established by the Vikings in 930. For nearly nine centuries,
Icelanders gathered once a year on these plains to make laws, elect leaders,
and settle disputes. It’s from Iceland that Viking Leif Eriksson set out
to become the first European to set foot in North America. Thingvellir is like nowhere else in the world – which you’ll find yourself
saying a lot on this trip. For investors, what’s most important about
Iceland is not its natural beauty, its democratic history, or its heritage
of Viking exploration. What’s important is its economy. It’s been particularly
hot. So the central bank has raised interest rates to 17% -- yes 17%
-- to try and slow the economy. The first thing you learn about bonds
is this: when interest rates come down, bond prices rise. In
Iceland, interest rates have a long way to fall – and prices have room to
soar! I expect it will all happen within three years. When you join me there June 2-8, 2007, you’ll find out exactly how you can
take advantage of the tremendous profit opportunities in government bonds…Iceland-based,
NASDAQ-traded corporations… commodity plays…and more. But I’m getting ahead
of myself. Let me back up for a minute and put Iceland’s story in some context:
Iceland, the Nordic Tiger
Consider Ireland, long one of Europe’s poorest nations. Less than two decades
ago, young Irish men and women fled by the thousands to find work in New
York, London…anywhere they could get it. But then, in the 1990s, Ireland’s
government slashed taxes and regulations to become the fastest-growing developed
country in the world—the “Celtic Tiger.” Irish assets (like real estate)
have absolutely soared in value.
Iceland’s government followed a similar path. With Prime Minister David
Oddsson leading the charge, Iceland has miraculously transformed itself from
a Socialist to a Capitalist state…in a handful of years. Oddsson lowered
corporate taxes from 30% to 18%. He literally created financial markets (the
stock market began in 1993). He cut red tape and took the government out
of industries it didn’t belong in. The economy responded by growing at a crazy rate. Unemployment hit
an astoundingly low 1% in 2001 and have stayed low. Wages have risen significantly
across the board, with GDP now well over $30,000 per person. Oddsson has
worked all these “miracles” and yet, by cutting spending and selling state-owned
industries, the Iceland government can be debt free in three years, if it
decided to.
What’s more, energy in Iceland is cheap. Hydroelectric sources provide most
of the island’s power. And the earth is, literally, gurgling and steaming
all around. In places, the natural geothermal action nearly boils the water
which, harnessed and pumped, serves Reykavijk’s hot-water needs—no heating
necessary. The low
taxes and the virtually free power are a real draw for big businesses. To
give you an idea about the scope of the appeal: A large Australian aluminum
producer actually ships its raw material, bauxite, all the way to Iceland…just
to take advantage of the cheap power.
And it’s not only manufacturing businesses that can benefit from the low
taxes and affordable power. Iceland is particularly high tech – it has the
highest computer, Internet, and mobile-phone use in the world.
Potential triple-digit
profits in bonds
But perhaps the best opportunity is in long-term government bonds, where
an investment could return up to 100% or more over three years. You see,
Iceland had an incredible boom. So the government pushed interest rates
up to crazy levels. A slowdown in the economy will follow. And
that will be followed by interest rate cuts. So it makes sense to buy
now…Remember, when interest rates go down, bond prices go up.
“Indexed” bonds are what I recommend. They pay you interest, plus they
pay back an additional amount indexed to inflation. This June we’ll meet
with executives from Glitnir Investment Bank, and they and I will walk you
step-by-step through this opportunity in detail, answer all your questions,
and tell you exactly how you can take advantage of what I see as a low-risk,
potentially high-return proposition. Also, my father will join us if
he can – and he’s a broker in the U.S. who can buy these for you. (If
he can’t make it, his partner, Sam Jacobs, will.)
Get the inside investment scoop
Not only
that, we’re arranging meetings with other investment opportunities. On
our last trip, we met with Decode Genetics (DCGN), which is using modern
genomics to “mine” the history of disease in Icelanders. This population
is the world’s most homogenous, and so the data collected here is helping
scientists get to the root causes of diseases, ultimately helping to eliminate
them worldwide. We also met with Ossur, a leader in prosthetic limbs. This
time around, I’d like to talk with one of the aluminum companies. It’ll
be good fun.
A first-class adventure
I like to think of this trip as a working vacation, because once we’ve gotten
the “serious” part of the journey out of the way… once we’ve met with bank
and corporate executives and gotten a well-rounded understanding of the best
investment opportunities Iceland has to offer…then we’ll head out for a few
days of well-deserved sight-seeing and adventure. Before I get into the details about what we’ll see and do, let me set the
record straight: Iceland is not all ice. (Remember – expect the unexpected:
in this case, remember that Iceland is green and Greenland is ice.) And not
only is it greener than you might think, it’s much warmer, too. This June,
you can look forward to sunshine (almost 24 hours a day!) with typical highs
in the mid-50s (though we could get lucky like in 2002 and see temps in the
70s!).
Oh, and one other thing: Prepare yourself for six days of luxurious living.
Sure…we’ve got an adventure planned. But at the end of each day we’ll stay
in a first-class hotel and you’ll find a choice of restaurants that rivals
Europe’s best. Icelanders have one of the highest standards of living in
the world, and it shows. Nearly everyone can speak English, which makes
traveling here easy. And Iceland traditionally ranks as the world’s least-corrupt
country (maybe that’s because everybody seems to know everybody else; there
are only 300,000 people). Whatever the reason, the result is that you’ll
find you feel safe and comfortable visiting here.
See geysers, hot springs, the Blue Lagoon, and more…
We’ll
start our expedition with a three-hour guided tour of the capital city of
Reykjavik, taking in the culture and history and getting a real sense for
the contrast between Iceland’s Viking past and its high-technology present.
In the evening, we’ll dine at the hip Pearlan Restaurant, which literally
rotates 360 degrees every two hours so every diner can enjoy the view down
to the city, up to the mountains, and out over the fjords. When I tell you
there is nothing in the world like the Pearlan, you’ve got to realize, I’ve
been everywhere. Expect the unexpected!
Throughout the trip, we’ll be based at the elegant Grand Hotel Reykjavik,
centrally located within walking distance of the city center and only a few
yards from the panoramic coastline. You’ll find the rooms well-appointed,
the service excellent, and the daily Scandinavian breakfasts a delight.
From there, after our one-day investment seminar, we’ll take day-trips to
explore Iceland’s extraordinary landscape. We’ll start with what’s known
as the “Golden Circle” tour, and see much of what Iceland is famous for—its
geysers, glaciers, waterfalls, volcanoes, and more. Plus we’ll see
Thingvellir, the plains I mentioned earlier, where democracy was born and
where the views will take your breath away. The next day we’ll head out to the Snafellsnes peninsula in western Iceland,
traveling via the Bay of Whales (yes, whale-watching is popular here) past
World War II relics, through lava fields, by sandy beaches, and along a striking
coastline. Bring your cameras! We’ll get out and walk the seaside cliffs,
home to thousands of native birds—kittiwakes, cormorants, and seagulls among
others. We’ll explore the eerie rocks at Malarrif, the lava caves at Purkhólar,
and even examine the wreck of the British trawler Epine, which ran aground
in 1947.
On our last full day in Iceland, we’ll visit the world-famous Blue Lagoon.
Take a swim in this warm, mineral-rich “lake,” naturally heated by geothermal
energy and said to have healing powers. Don’t be shy here… this is
a once-in-a-lifetime thing to do… and one of my favorite things to do in
Iceland. As usual… it’s like nothing you’ve seen anywhere in the world!
Tremendous value for an adventure of a lifetime
You’ll
find that Iceland is not cheap. It is very much a first-world country,
with first-world prices. And what’s more, it’s an island, which means many
things are imported and cost more. The Economist magazine says that Iceland
is the second most expensive country in the world, behind Norway. Fortunately,
we were able to put together an air-inclusive package at a much reduced
price (I know, because I’ve paid the man-on-the-street fares for these
hotels, meals, and tours). This trip provides an excellent value for a
once-in-a-lifetime experience…and insider access to investment opportunities
that could well generate returns of over 100%.
You could go to Iceland on your own. But it would be virtually impossible
for you to meet with all the contacts and gain the insight you’ll enjoy
when you travel there on our expedition in such a short time. We’ve done
all the legwork for you. And we’ve done this trip a few times now. You
can simply relax and be assured that the trip will be smooth and worry-free.
We’re going to keep this group small and manageable—so you won’t feel you’re
part of a herd. Because of this, it will undoubtedly sell out. So please
call today to reserve your place. Contact Barbara, Michelle, Michael at Agora
Travel, tel. (800) 926-6575 or email: info@agoratravel.com today.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
Dr. Steve Sjuggerud
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