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?
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The time may be nearing to buy gold stocks.
Gold stocks have had a very rough ride since the price of the yellow metal started its decent. This means there are a lot of gold producers trading at fantastic levels.
So how can you buy the best stocks on the market once the price of gold starts to climb?
Read on to find out…
The relationship between gold and stocks
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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?
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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
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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
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
Gold and silver don't just have an aesthetic appeal, many investors use them as vehicles to protect their wealth.
They are the classic safe haven investments. If the market plunges or financial chaos ensues, the value of gold and silver doesn't disappear.
So why should you opt to hold these precious metals in your portfolio? And how can you invest in gold and silver?
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The stock market has certainly been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride of late.
For many investors, worries are growing about whether another financial crisis could be on the cards.
Could this be the start of a repeat of the financial crisis in 2008?
Whether you believe this could happen or not, you need to insure yourself against the possibility.
So how can you do this?
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The financial markets have certainly been on a rollercoaster ride over the past month or two.
This includes the drama around Greece nearly defaulting and receiving yet another bailout; the crash of the Chinese stock market; and the fall in global markets this week as investors worry about how state of the Chinese economy.
These events haven't helped the performance of commodities. Their down... ››› more
Since July, the oil price has been falling again. And it looks like it is on track to hit six year lows.
So why is the oil price under so much pressure again? And what does it mean for you?
Read on to find out…
What’s going on with the oil price?
From the middle of last year, the oil price started to fall. After Brent crude hit $46 a barrel in the middle of January this year, th... ››› more
The prices of commodities have been under severe pressure over the past few years. Miners in South Africa and across the world are struggling to generate money as metal prices tumble.
But there could be a saving grace. A development that could revolutionise the mining industry.
This is asteroid mining. And this sci-fi sounding development could become a reality in less than a decade.
So w... ››› more
At the beginning of the week, the price of crude oil fell below $50 a barrel for the first time since February.
The oil price has been under severe pressure lately. This could translate into good news for the price of petrol in South Africa. This would have a positive impact on inflation.
Let's take a closer look at what's going on…
The oil price clawed back some losses
This morni... ››› more
With the plunge in the gold price, gold stocks have also suffered.
When prices start to get really low, many investors start to wonder if a recovery is on the cards and whether it's a good time to invest.
So when should you consider investing in gold stocks?
Read on to find out…
Gold stocks have followed the gold price lower
Since peaking in 2011, the gold price has ebbed lowe... ››› more
This month, the price of Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate have been on a downwards slope.
So why is the oil price under pressure again?
Let's take a closer look at what's going on…
An increase in US stockpiles hit the oil price
Yesterday, the US government revealed that it had increased its “crude stockpiles,” says Fin24. This led to worries about a “global supply glu... ››› more
The last couple of weeks have certainly been exciting.
The Chinese stock market crashed, Greece is trying to sort out its financial crisis, the price of oil fell sharply and generally stock markets have been volatile.
The price of silver fell sharply too.
So should you buy into silver at these levels? And what makes silver a good addition to your portfolio?
Read on to find out…
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