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A Real Commodity Moneymaker
Real-time Inflation Indicator (per annum): 9.2%

Wednesday's column ("2008 Was Golden ... Barely") left some readers with the impression that there were hardly any winners among the exchange-traded products (ETPs) tracking commodities.

Brad Zigler Thursday, 08 January 2009
 
ETF Securities: A Look Inside
Performance boardSometimes it's helpful to get a third-party perspective. ETFS' Commodities Review 2008 just arrived, and it provides just that.
  • Insights on Gold, Industrial Metals, and Oil
  • Cash flows at ETF Securities
  • Are ETC investors calling a bottom?
Julian Murdoch Thursday, 18 December 2008
 
Considering China
PodcastAssociate Editor Dave Nadig talks with Kevin Kerr about the giant Chinese stimulus package, the potential for more OPEC cuts, and whether Jim Rogers is right to be sweet on sugar.

 

Administrator Tuesday, 11 November 2008
 
Nickel In A Pickle

Image of Chemistry Table of NickelAs summer draws to a close, nickel is finding itself with high supplies, new mines and plunging prices.

  • The boom/bust of commodities comes home to roost
  • New mines open while existing mines are mothballed
  • Prices low but potentially still profitable
Darcy Keith Monday, 08 September 2008
 
Base Metals: Halftime Update
Image of ear of corn It's been a banner year for commodities - unless you stuck with the hard and unshiny kind.
  • The copper/aluminum stagnation
  • Oversupply issues
  • A Chinese slowdown?

 

Julian Murdoch Tuesday, 29 July 2008
 
Metal Or Mine?

Copper MineWhat’s the best way to tap into the nonferrous metals market? Physical metals or mining companies?

  • Which performs better?
  • There's no such a thing as a "pure play" mining company
  • Volatility vs. returns
Tom Vulcan Monday, 24 March 2008
 
Paul Quartararo Interview – Part I
SPECTRA Resources' Paul Quartararo talks about the direction of the global steel market.
  • Steel prices are expected to continue to rise in 2008
  • In the U.S., nonresidential construction is replacing demand as residential construction slumps
  • Emerging markets are driving demand outside the U.S.
Administrator Tuesday, 19 February 2008
 
BHP: It’s Hammer Time

BHP faces a big week. Plus, hard evidence that buying a commodity is very different from buying a commodity stock.

  • Earnings are going to matter
  • They have to face the Rio Tinto music
  • Why they’re not really a base metals stock
Julian Murdoch Friday, 01 February 2008
 
Thank Scrap: The Market For Recycled Metals

What’s the most energy-efficient, environmentally friendly way to take advantage of strong metal prices? Recycling.

  • Huge energy (and cost) savings
  • A booming market
  • The best way to invest
Tom Vulcan Tuesday, 22 January 2008
 
An Interview With Michael Metz
Michael Metz, chief investment strategist for Oppenheimer & Company, lays out his opinions on each segment of the commodities market.
  • Bullish on oil, bearish on alternative energy
  • The dollar has hit bottom
  • Agriculture looks good, gold may look better

Matt Hougan Thursday, 06 December 2007
 
The Chinese Bubble?
Jim Rogers calls China an “incipient bubble.” If that’s true, what does that mean for the commodities market?
  • The source of marginal demand
  • An export- or import-led economy?
  • The AH Premium index
Matt Hougan Monday, 12 November 2007
 
An Interview With Wesley Karger
Wesley Karger manages money for some of the wealthiest families in the world. He spoke with HAI about commodities.
  • An important part of all portfolios
  • Playing the “reflation” theme
  • Is China a bubble?
HardAssetsInvestor.com Monday, 05 November 2007
 
Separation Anxiety - Commodity Returns All Over The Board

Data and tables provided by Bespoke offer a look at the state of the commodity market. Year to date, lead and uranium have seen the highest returns at 84% and 67% respectively.

HardAssetsInvestor.com Friday, 17 August 2007
 
LME Kneecaps Nickel

The London Metals Exchange (LME) intervened in the nickel markets again this week. LME announced new rules on Wednesday requiring holders of large nickel positions to lend metal to the market.

HardAssetsInvestor.com Friday, 08 June 2007
 
Mining Goes Mainstream

We’ve written here before about how strong returns and new products like ETFs are taking the “alternative” out of “alternative assets.” I was reminded of that today by this article by Jim Jubak at MSN Moneycentral.

HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 17 April 2007
 
Meddling In Metals

A deal is a deal. Unless, of course, you change the terms at the last minute.

HAI takes an in-depth look at the LME's intervention in the nickel markets this summer.

  • Was it fair?
  • Was it necessary?
  • Will it happen again?
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 02 January 2007
 
Beware Group Think On 2007

Take off the rose-colored glasses, boys and girls, and get a cold, hard look down the barrel of reality.

HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 02 January 2007
 
Prices: Year-End Wrap

If you bought anything besides energy futures in 2006, you did very well indeed.

HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 02 January 2007
 
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