It doesn't seem that long ago when the prices of commodities were hitting the lights out.
But the commodities super cycle is definitely over for now.
So why were commodities doing so well? And what's changed?
Let's take a closer look…
The recovery of commodities
Back in 2000, prices of commodities hit historically cheap levels. Take zinc. When you adjust its price for i... ››› more
As the global economy recovers from the financial crisis, one sector that is still bearing the brunt is commodities.
Commodities are at multiyear lows, but this doesn't mean there aren't opportunities to take advantage of.
So where should you look to put your money in the sector?
Read on to find out…
The woes of commodities
It’s not easy to find commodities that a... ››› more
Commodity prices are at multiyear lows. It's hard to find a commodity which is thriving in the current climate.
One commodity to stay clear of at the moment is copper. If the charts are anything to go by, this metal still has a long way to fall.
Let's take a closer look at what could lie in store for the metal…
Don’t underestimate how far copper could fall
The price of c... ››› more
In the middle of last year, the oil price started its decent. This year, the price of oil has struggled to get above $60 a barrel.
In the past when demand for oil ebbed, producers pulled back production to help the price out. But this time around, producers continue to pump oil out of the ground.
This leaves the industry with a bit of a problem. What to do with all the excess oil? But this p... ››› more
When uncertain times hit, investors tend to move to gold.
Gold gives you a way to hedge your portfolio against a financial crisis. It's wise to hold a small portion of your portfolio in gold.
So how can you invest in gold for the long-term?
There are five ways…
Way to invest in gold #1: Coins and bars
This is the most direct way you can invest in gold. As you hold physi... ››› more
If you have a smart phone or a laptop, chances are it's running off a lithium battery. Electric cars also use lithium batteries to keep them moving.
So where does lithium come from? How does the future look for lithium? And how can you profit from its rise?
Read on to find out more…
A bit about lithium
The demand for lithium is growing.
Only three countries ho... ››› more
Wind power is all about harnessing the power of the wind through turbines to produce energy. It's a way to generate electricity that's environmentally friendly and it is growing in popularity.
In Scotland, for instance, many wind farms now sit across the landscape, using nature's power to generate electricity.
But are there any issues with turbines? And is it a sector worth investing in?
... ››› more
Commodities have had it tough over the last few years. As the Thomson Reuters/CoreCommodities CRB Commodity Index shows, from 2011, commodities are down around 48%.
The vast majority of commodities are sitting at lows not seen in years.
But this doesn't mean commodities won't recover. The sector is cyclical. And this means is will recover at some stage.
Let's take a closer look…
W... ››› more
Commodities have had it hard over the past few years. The vast majority are struggling not to sink lower in price.
But there is an exception. And this is cocoa.
Cocoa is rising in value. And it looks like it has a lot further to rise.
Let's take a closer look…
The case for cocoa
Have a look at the chart below showing the performance of different commodities over the... ››› more
On 9 November 2015 Lonmin revealed its latest $408 million grand plan save the company.
Shareholders "just" need to give the company, which has declined 97.87% in the past five years, nearly R6 billion through Lonmin's latest rights offer scheme.
Lonmin is currently worth a mere R1.2 billion.
Any investment in the company right now is throwing good money after badif you ask me…
But t... ››› more
If you don't own any gold, perhaps it's time to consider buying some.
Gold has a place in your portfolio.
Read on to find out more…
The woes of gold
Over the past few years, the gold price has taken a battering. The precious metal has lost more than 40% of its value since hitting an all-time high in 2011.
In the past 12 months, the gold price is down over 7%.
... ››› more
Coal is a dirty resource. It releases a number of chemicals into the air when it's burned and it's understandable why many countries look to use cleaner resources for power.
But it's not over for coal. Demand for coal is set to rise. And this gives you an opportunity to make money.
Let's take a closer look…
Coal producers are struggling
Many companies that produce coal are... ››› more
Gold stocks hit the skids again in July, but since them have shown some signs of bottoming out.
In fact, the performance of gold stocks this year is mirroring what happened last year.
So is it time for gold stocks to finally perform?
Let's take a closer look…
Can gold stocks continue their upwards trend?
In September, gold stocks broke out of their downward trend and su... ››› more
If you've been watching the price of silver, you may have noticed that it's been doing marginally better lately.
The precious metal is renowned for its volatility, but there are signs that things could be changing for silver.
Let's take a closer look…
Could the future be looking brighter for silver?
Earlier this year, silver plunged to a five-year low. But by mid-October, ... ››› more
Copper has had it tough along with the majority of other commodities.
Copper is facing a number of issues which are impacting demand. And it doesn't look like things are going to change for the better over the next couple of years.
Let's take a closer look…
What’s happened to the price of copper?
The price of copper is back to where it was trading six years ago, as you c... ››› more
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