Features and Interviews
August 26, 2008 11:11 AM EST
- Updated August 26, 2008 EST
HardAssetsInvestor.com
There's a reason platinum miners are worried about high prices: It could drive down long-term demand. - Investors start to liquidate investment positions
- "Thrifting" reduces demand, both short and long term
- Carbon, silver to potentially cut demand for catalytic converters
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Is silver too cheap relative to gold? Managing Editor Brad Zigler examines the charts to divine the prospects for higher silver prices.
One precious metals expert sees strong support for metals prices, but with worries they may have met a ceiling of demand. - Jewelry demand freezes up at $900/ounce
- Slumping SUVs hit platinum prices
- Still plenty of profit in platinum
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Managing Editor Brad Zigler flies solo again, pointing out potential crack spread and gold option spread opportunities.
Hard Assets University
October 24, 2007 4:48 PM EST
HardAssetsInvestor.com
What are commodities? It seems like a simple question. Ask someone on the street and they'll probably say "oil" or maybe "gold."
Those are good examples, but they don't tell you what really makes a commodity a commodity. And understanding that is the first step to becoming a better commodities investor.
Now it's time for the big question: Why invest in commodities at all?
The short answer is that, based on historical data, adding commodities exposure will increase your returns while lowering your risk.
Why? Well, to understand that, we first have to talk about the single most important topic in investing: asset allocation.
All commodities are fungible, but not all commodities are created the same.
Generally speaking, investors break commodities down into two categories: "soft" and "hard" commodities.
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