Articles tagged "commodities"

15 questions to ask before investing in precious metals

Last updated: Sep 21st, 2011
Feature by Peter Temple
Experienced investors have long known that gold, silver and platinum can be solid investment choices, but what questions should you be asking before investing?

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Is now a good time to invest in gold?

Last updated: Aug 24th, 2011
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The price of gold has risen above $1,900 an ounce for the first time, as investors flock to safe havens amid ongoing market volatility. So is now the right time to be buying the precious metal? Or is it too risky an investment?

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A beginner's guide to investing in commodities

Last updated: Aug 24th, 2011
Feature by Cathy Adams of Money Observer
With gold prices hitting all-time highs and investors seeking alternatives to the volatile markets, commodities are in focus as much as ever. Cathy Adams looks at how you can gain exposure for your portfolio.

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Stocks to watch in August

Last updated: Jul 27th, 2011
Feature by Jim Levi
A platinum miner suffering from a strong rand heads the list of potentially rewarding investments among companies announcing annual results next month. Jim Levi reports.

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Investors looking to silver for profits

Last updated: Jun 29th, 2011
Feature by Ceri Jones
Silver rocketed 50% in the first quarter, but the abrupt sell-off has brought speculators out in force again. However, Ceri Jones sees more to go for with gold.

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Diamonds are an investor's best friend

Last updated: Jun 22nd, 2011
Feature by Fiona Bond of Interactive Inve
Despite a persistently fragile economic recovery, the diamond industry looks set to sparkle for some time to come. Fiona Bond explores why the sector has been so successful and where it's heading.

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Experts predict commodities bubble is about to burst

Last updated: Jun 15th, 2011
Feature by Nathalie Bonney
Glencore's recent arrival on the stockmarket, along with the length of the current commodity run, has led to suggestions from experts that a crash is imminent.

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Profit from escalating commodity prices

Last updated: Jun 7th, 2011
Feature by Alexander Garrett
As household costs spiral upwards it's little wonder that people are looking for ways to offset their rising bills. Alexander Garrett explores the avenues you can take to profit from escalating commodity prices.

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What does the future hold for gold and oil prices?

Last updated: Mar 2nd, 2011
Feature by Fiona Bond of Interactive Inve
Civil unrest in Libya has seen gold and oil prices soar, impacting on prices in the UK. So are high commodity values here for the foreseeable future?

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Hold fire on gold - for now

Last updated: Aug 23rd, 2011
Feature by Helen Pridham
Commodity funds have been all the rage recently. However, Mick Gilligan, head of research at stockbroker Killik & Co, tells Helen Pridham why he won't be increasing his gold holding for the time being.

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