4 Silver Miners That Pay a Dividend
With interest rates stuck at all-time lows, and expected to remain there for the foreseeable future, investors are looking to commodities in hopes of evading the devaluation ...
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Physical Copper ETFs? Not So Fast
For more than two years now, issuers like JP Morgan and iShares have been battling to bring physically-backed copper ETFs to the markets.
3 Commodity ETFs To Be Thankful For This Year
As is perhaps always the case, commodity markets have had quite an action-packed year thus far.
Corn ETF Holds Support: Time To Buy?
Bargain shoppers have arrived early on Wall Street ahead of Black Friday as last week’s brutal sell-off has left the marketplace scattered with ripe opportunities for seasoned...
BP To Pay Massive Fine, More To Come
Crude oil juggernaut BP plc (NYSE:BP) is still reeling from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill that made headlines in early 2010.
Big Money Betting On Commodity Bear Market
Commodities have enjoyed several strong years thanks to emerging market growth and increased demand around the world.
Under the Hood: How GLD Works
The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:GLD) is by far the largest and most popular commodity ETF in the world.
Why Peter Schiff Is Embracing The Fiscal Cliff
The fiscal cliff has been the chief worry of the U.S. economy as of late, as the uncertainty looming has created a volatile marketplace.
5 Legendary Commodity Investors
There was a time when commodities trading was only for the most sophisticated of investors.
First Trust Files For Unique Commodity ETF
As the ETF world has continued to flourish, issuers have been trying to find new ways to segment their favorite asset classes. Commodity ETFs in particular have come a long way...
MLPs Are Getting Crushed
Investors knew that the results of the election would bode well for some asset classes and be a hindrance for others, and it appears that one of the losers has come out of the...
Rare Earths Get Run Over
For commodity investors looking to diversify their holdings, rare earth/strategic metals have presented several potentially lucrative opportunities over the years.
Time To Buy Oil?
The past few weeks have been rough on crude oil, as the massive commodity has been seeing a major decline in price.
Natural Gas Index Fund (FCG) Holds Support: Time To Buy?
This week is riddled with more headwinds for equity markets as looming “fiscal cliff” woes and eurozone debt drama are colliding, prompting speculation that a“Perfect Storm...
Schiff: This is the Calm Before the Storm
It should come as no surprise that Peter Schiff has been very vocal about his opinions on the most recent election results.
Inside GLD: Q&A With Tim Coyne of State Street
We recently had the opportunity to talk to Tim Coyne, Global Head of SPDR ETF Capital Markets Group, about the famed SPDR Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:GLD). Tim is responsible for sales...
3 Commodity ETFs Flying Under Your Radar: CORN, GASZ, UBG
It used to be that commodity investing was left for active traders who were savvy enough to navigate the complex futures world.
The Definitive Guide to Fracking
The $6 trillion global energy industry has undergone a lot of changes over its long history, from the first successful oil tanker developed by Sweden in 1878 to the first mobile...
Soft Commodity ETFs Suffer A Slaughter
As markets prepare for another four years of Barack Obama, it is safe to say that trading has been anything but smooth.
Gold and Silver ETFs Soar After Obama Re-election
Late Tuesday night, it was announced that Barack Obama had won his re-election campaign, and will spend four more years in the White House.
Jim Rogers: Money Printing Will Run Amok
After Tuesday’s election results, analysts of all kinds are weighing in on how they think the next four years will go.
GLD And SLV Bounce Off 200-Day SMA
With the presidential election now behind us, investors and traders alike will bring their attention outside of the political arena and back to the economic data front.
What is the Best Silver ETF?
Silver investing, though often overshadowed by the prevalence of gold, is still among the most popular commodity allocations in today’s markets.
Timber Catches Fire In Sandy’s Wake
The past week has seen a number of factors combine to push timber prices and forestry stocks higher, with the most notable force coming from Hurricane Sandy.
What is The Best Gold ETF?
As gold investing has surged in recent years, so too has the popularity of the gold ETF space.
Faber Eyes Rally In Greenback
Marc Faber is usually known for his grim predictions, earning him the moniker “Dr. Doom”; a name he shares with Nouriel Roubini.
Vote For Obama Or Romney With These Commodities
Tomorrow will mark the battle for what could be the 45th President of the United States.
Gold: Buy On The Dip or Regret it Later
Gold was the beneficiary of a strong rally after the announcement of the open-ended QE3 that pledged to pump $40 billion/month into the economy.
A Deeper Look At America’s Commodity Industry
According to the CIA World Fact Book, the United States operates the largest single-country economy in the world.
A Deeper Look At Canada’s Commodity Industry
Commodity traders think about the United States for natural gas, Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern nations for oil, Africa for gold, and Asia for foods such as rice.
A Deeper Look At China’s Commodity Industry
Although the geographical size of China is perhaps not that difficult for North Americans to appreciate, their population is another matter.
5 New Jim Rogers Commodity ETNs Launching
Jim Rogers has long been one of the most influential names in the commodity world, as his insights and strategies have been well documented.
The Surging Demographic Trends Behind Grain Investing
One of the driving forces behind commodity investing has been the exponential increase in the human population, as demand for these products continues to grow at an alarming rate...
A Deeper Look At Australia’s Commodity Industry
One of the wealthiest countries in the world, and the richest in Asia in GDP per capita terms, Australia is an unusual mix of a modern market economy with a large commodities-...
Gasoline Futures Catch Fire
The past few days have seen a number of factors combine to push gasoline prices higher.
Commodity Volatility Weighted Index Debuts
For years, issuers and investors alike have been trying to find unique ways to slice and dice the commodity market to find the best returns.
All About The Wheat ETF (WEAT)
Wheat is arguably one of the most important crops in the world, and currently ranks as one of the three most consumed grains across the globe.
Halloween Special: Three Terrifying Commodity ETF Performances
As markets re-open their doors on Halloween, investors will be scrambling to make up for lost time.
Peter Schiff: Gold Can Only Go Higher
The well-known gold bug, Peter Schiff, is not one to shy away from his opinions.
A Deeper Look at South Africa’s Commodity Industry
South Africa is the largest economy of Africa, and it accounts for almost one-quarter of the continent’s GDP.
Investing In Cocoa: The Definitive Guide
The commodity cocoa, refers to cocoa beans, which are the dried seeds from the, Theobroma Cacao, or cocoa tree.
Sandy May Delay Key Jobs Report
As Sandy began to hammer the east coast late last night, the U.S. Department of Labor has yet to make a decision when to release October’s jobs data.
Commodities To Watch in Sandy’s Wake
Markets were closed late last night in preparation for hurricane Sandy, as the storm has its sights set on the east coast.
All About The Gasoline ETF (UGA)
Without gasoline, many of us could not go on with our daily routines.
REMX In Depth: The Five Minute Guide To The Rare Earth Metal ETF
While key commodities such as corn, gold, and copper often dominate the spotlight, a group of metals known as ‘rare earths’ have a reputation of truly shining through with...
5 Natural Gas Stock Picks
Although natural gas is everyone’s favorite commodity to hate, its recent tear during this sweltering summer has investors taking yet another look at this volatile fossil ...
How Much Money Your Favorite Commodity ETFs Make
ETF investing turned the commodity world from a difficult-to-reach asset class to exposure that any retail investor could quickly add to their portfolio.
Agribusiness ETFs Head-To-Head: CROP Vs. MOO
If Jim Rogers has taught us anything, it’s that agriculture exposure is a must for any investment portfolio.
6 Ways Get Your Dividends in Gold and Silver Bullion
Investing for income has become a popular strategy in recent years, as low rate environments and paltry yields have made a steady stream of income a coveted luxury.
All About The Tin ETF (JJT)
Tin has been an important part of history for thousands of years.
