Despite the uncertain global economic environment, mining stocks have several positive attributes. When choosing a miner, bigger is always better.
Commodities Stocks
Ah commodities stocks, the wild wild west of the investment world. They come in many different shapes, colors, textures and tastes, but its how their prices move that leaves us fascinated. To stomach the volatility associated with investing in commodities stocks needs to be gritty, tough-skinned and cunning.
Market preferences for commodities are constantly changing, with innovations and market conditions propelling demand for some commodities while dragging it down for others. Because so many factors affect commodity prices, correctly predicting their direction is no easy feat.
Yet, commodities stocks continue to attract investors who want the confidence of investing in a tangible asset. The key to investing profitably is being able to separate the real growth factors from the hype.
Our commodities stocks archive below uncovers some of the most important trends affecting your commodity holdings. For actionable ideas on one of our favorite commodities, check out the updated report on investing in uranium.
What do Alcoa’s latest figures tell us about the state of the world economy, and should we even listen?
Contrarian plays have a mixed record of delivering profits to investors. But January is historically a strong month for contrarian trades, and we believe one sector will surprise investors in 2012.
A changing political landscape across the developed world in 2012 will add to the economic uncertainty next year. In times such as these, gold remains the best hedge for a long-only portfolio.
New Hope Corp Ltd (ASX: NHC, OTC: NHPEF) could help the Subcontinent satisfy its considerable hunger for thermal coal.
Demographics and economic fundamentals in China and other emerging markets will continue to drive demand for metallurgical coal.
Don’t be scared off by the uncertainty gripping the markets and economy. This is an opportunity to build positions in well-run mining companies.
It’s back to economics 101 as we analyze the global market for industrial commodities…Supply and demand.
What slowdown in demand? The latest global data points to higher prices for iron ore.
Gold may be the rock star of the precious metals universe. But intelligent investors know that platinum prices have handily outpaced gold’s growth. It’s time to go platinum.
