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.
Passive strategies are less expensive than active equivalents, but are exchange traded funds always cheaper than passive mutual funds? Ceri Jones investigates.
Exchange traded funds are one of the cheapest ways of gaining exposure to various investments such as bonds and shares, but there are some costs to be wary of, says Helen Pridham.
ETFs offer a way to boost the value of your ISA portfolio by providing cheap access to a wide range of assets through tracking market indices, reports Sam Barrett.
They're cheap to run, easy to trade, and offer a huge choice - from tracking the performance of the UK stockmarket to the price of oil. Sam Barrett explores the world of exchange traded funds.
Government bonds - or gilts - are supposed to be the ultimate in secure investments. Helen Pridham looks at when that holds true and explores the potential routes investors can take.
Most investors are familiar with the merits of traditional asset classes. However, it's far from obvious which new additions will become winners. Fiona Hamilton offers a few pointers.
Global demand for coffee, oil and other commodities shows little sign of dampening, so the high returns for investors may continue. But, Rob Griffin warns, there are risks involved.
