The race for resources drives much of our thinking within the Casey Research energy group.

FORBES: The Race for Energy Resources Gets Hotter

Marin Katusa is the chief investment strategist of the Casey Research energy division.

FORBES: In Pursuit Of Elephants

The Casey Research analyst favors buying gold as part of a regular accumulation program, somewhat similar to the cost-averaging approach many take in the stock market.

FORBES: Casey Research's Clark: Time Ripe For 'Overweight' Positioning In Gold, Silver

Casey Research currently avoids investment in South Africa, he added.

FORBES: Casey Research's Clark: Time Ripe For 'Overweight' Positioning In Gold, Silver

Either way, oil investors with the right picks in their portfolio will prosper, and the Casey Research energy team will be available to guide you along the way.

FORBES: An Islamic Revolution In Saudi Arabia Would Send Oil To $300 A Barrel

In the last decade, he co-founded Casey Research, which analyzes big-picture trends in high-growth areas, with a staff of economists, geologists, investment strategists and business analysts that have expertise in precious metals, energy, technology and natural resources.

FORBES: Doug Casey: Government Policies Distort Markets; 'Printing More Money' To Mean Inflation

Research by Casey Mulligan of the University of Chicago and others shows that the generosity of federal benefit programs means that workers face very steep financial disincentives to take a low-wage job.

WSJ: Review & Outlook: Making Work Not Pay