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
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
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
Over the past few years, few commodities have performed well. China bears the brunt for this as its slowing economy demands less raw materials.
And diamonds are no exception. Their price is also under pressure.
So what's going on with diamonds? And what does the future hold for these gems?
Read on to find out more…
What’s happening with diamonds?
This year alone, the price of... ››› more
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
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
Over the past fe... ››› more
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
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
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?
Read on to find out... ››› more
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?
Read on to f... ››› more
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
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