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  • Could commodities finally be bottoming out?
  • There's no disputing that commodities have been on a sustained bear trend for the past few years. This is thanks to a number of factors, including an economic slowdown, particularly in China, and a glut of oil. This has led the CRB Commodity Index to fall some 47% since 2011. But things could be changing…   Investors were slow reacting to the fall in commodities   Looki... ››› more
  • [03 November 2015]
  • Why the oil price is set to recover and how to profit
  • It's no secret that the oil price has seen more than a year of lack lustre performance. Whilst many investors speculate on when the price will recover, one thing is certain, it will at some stage. So when can you expect to see the oil price recover? And how can you profit from the oil industry? Let's take a closer look… The oil price could be back at $100 a barrel in 2017 Since Ju... ››› more
  • [30 October 2015]
  • Why the Volkswagen scandal sent palladium soaring
  • The Volkswagen scandal may have been bad news for platinum and Volkswagen's share price, but there has certainly been a beneficiary. This is palladium. It has bounced higher in price since the scandal hit. And it's looking good for more. Let's take a closer look… Palladium benefited from the Volkswagen scandal Towards the end of September, coinciding with the news that Volkswagen ... ››› more
  • [28 October 2015]
  • Why lithium could be the shining light in a depressed commodity market
  • Commodities have had a tough few years. It's not easy to find a commodity that's not felt the impact of the global economic downturn. But there is one commodity which is showing all the signs of a bull market. This commodity is lithium. So is it worthwhile looking at for investment opportunities? Let's take a closer look… What is lithium? Lithium is a metal used in batteries. Y... ››› more
  • [27 October 2015]
  • Platinum stocks have never been this cheap…
  • Platinum stocks have never been this cheap…
    Anglo Platinum soared 600% between 2005 and 2008. Impala Platinum was up 448% and Lonmin jumped 501% in the same time. But here's the thing. Just before those massive price raises, all three of these shares experienced a big 50-60% drop between 2002 and 2003. Today, as you know, these platinum stocks are in the midst of a long downtrend. Now, the question is, are these platinum stocks ... ››› more
  • [26 October 2015]
  • Oil's been doing quite well, but it's unlikely to continue…
  • Over the past few weeks, the oil price has rallied. This is mostly thanks to a weaker dollar and the chance that supply of US shale oil is slowing. So will oil keep climbing? Let's take a closer look… How the oil industry has changed The big change in the whole oil industry has been the success of US shale oil. More efficient fracking led to oil reserves that were once inacces... ››› more
  • [16 October 2015]
  • Three reasons why you should buy silver
  • Along with other commodities, silver has had it tough over recent years. But things appear to be changing for silver. So why should you buy silver today? Read on to find out… Reason #1: Sales of silver are on the rise Over the third quarter, the US Mint sold 14.26 million ounces of American Eagle silver coins. This is the highest level in 29 years. The strong demand for these s... ››› more
  • [16 October 2015]
  • It's time to make a list of the gold stocks you want to buy…
  • Gold stocks have suffered with the fall in the price of the yellow metal. Since gold started to fall in value in April 2013, investors have taken $54 billion out of gold exchange traded products. That takes holding to their lowest level since 2009. Yet in spite of investors shunning gold and a looming interest rate hike in the US, there are four main factors that suggest the time is coming t... ››› more
  • [29 September 2015]
  • Could years of lower oil prices lie ahead?
  • Commodities have had it hard over the past few years. But oil managed to stand its ground, until just over a year ago that is. Since then, the oil price has slid lower and Brent crude oil struggles to trade above $50 a barrel for long periods of time. So what's going on with the oil price? And is a recovery in sight? Let's take a closer look… What’s going on with the oil price? ... ››› more
  • [29 September 2015]
  • Could a fall in production propel platinum higher?
  • The price of platinum has almost halved over the last five years. After scaling the dizzy heights of $1,800 following the financial crisis, the price of the precious metal has now settled below $1,000 an ounce. But production of platinum is set to fall. Investment into the sector is also dwindling. Could these factors be what platinum needs to send its price higher? Let's take a close... ››› more
  • [22 September 2015]
  • Want to buy gold? Here are four ways to do it…
  • Gold in your portfolio can be a great diversifier. It acts as a hedge against chaos in the financial markets. This means if a financial crisis strikes again, the uptick in the value of gold should help to offset losses in other parts of your portfolio. So how can you invest in physical gold? And how much should you buy? Read on to find out… Why you should buy gold You don’t a... ››› more
  • [21 September 2015]
  • Use this ratio to work out how much gold you should have in your portfolio
  • There are a number of reasons why investors buy physical gold. It can add diversification to your portfolio and it's also a hedge against financial crisis. The general rule of thumb is to own anything between 5% and 10% of your portfolio in gold. But is this how much you should own? Read on to find out how much gold you should have in your portfolio… Working out the best amount of go... ››› more
  • [18 September 2015]
  • How to start investing in commodity stocks
  • It's no secret how bad commodities have had it over the past few years. Rock bottom prices means that stocks are also trading at multi-year lows. So are there investment opportunities in commodity stocks? Read on to find out… Why investing in commodity stocks could be a great long term bet The commodities sector has had it tough. The vast majority of commodity stocks have been und... ››› more
  • [14 September 2015]


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