Commodities

Commodities Commodities are resources and products that have an equivalent utility to the consumer. The resource is then sold at in high volume at a fluctuating market price. For instance, no matter where or how it is acquire, a bushel of wheat holds the same market value. Because of this, all wheat can be clumped together and sold collectively on the commodities market.
The commodities market can be segmented into several categories including agriculture, livestock, energy, precious metals, industrial metals, and other. Agriculture includes commodities such as corn, wheat, and coffee, while livestock includes cows and hogs. Energy commodities are resources like crude oil, propane and ethanol. Precious metals include gold, silver, and platinum where industrial metals include lead, tin, and copper. The investor interest in commodities is increasing, even more so because the prices of commodities are on the rise.

7 Profitable Places to Hide Your Money as We Enter a Bear Market

As we enter into a bear market, investors are searching for alternative investment paths for diversification.

You May Already Own This Powerful Investment

To say inflation is really hot right now is an understatement at best. The abhorred “i” word is plastered all over news sites, TV screens, alerts we get on our smartphones. We’re paying more for gas, groceries, and just about everything else.

The 7 Best Stocks to Ride the Roaring Commodities Rally

The global economy has been recovering, pushing prices of commodities up. Here are seven stocks to buy to participate in this bull market.

The Data Signals More Disappointment for United States Steel

A steel industry that's fraught with problems and a dire warning from the company itself add up to an airtight case against X stock.

Trade of the Day: ArcelorMittal SA (ADR) (NYSE:MT)

With the U.S. stock market now positive and sentiment improving, it's not crazy to think the same can happen in China.

Trade of the Day: Teucrium Corn ETF (CORN)

If we're talking about commodities that I like for upside potential for the longer-term, I am focusing on silver and corn.

Trade of the Day: U.S. Natural Gas Fund (UNG)

Natural gas prices appear to have bottomed, according to our metrics. To take advantage of that, my recommendation today is a UNG trade.

Short Cameco (CCJ) Into a Uranium Meltdown

Many investors are tempted to buy distressed stocks in hopes of a recovery, but Cameco (CCJ) will remain toxic for the foreseeable future.

Northern Oil & Gas (NOG): The Odds Are With This Energy Stock

Northern Oil & Gas has endured a wild ride thanks to crude oil volatility. However, unique dynamics suggest a rally is brewing in NOG stock.

FCX Stock: Great Long-Term Value … or Trash?

High debt, plunging prices, and continued asset sales does not make for good times at FCX

Trade of the Day: iPath Sugar ETN (SGG)

Sugar prices have been falling for three years, but have started to perk up at the start of 2015, much as they did at the start of 2014.

3 Best Commodities Funds to Buy Now

Looking past the short-term noise on oil, broad basket commodities funds can be a smart addition to a diversified portfolio.

Energy Stocks: 3 Things You MUST Know Before Buying in 2015

We all know the saying "buy low, sell high" and with the fall in energy stocks, now you can follow this rule. But, investors shouldn’t just jump into the energy sector without first finding the right companies. Below you will find a few tips on how to find the right energy stocks and how to play them once you do.

3 Cheap Mining Stocks to Buy Now

Over supplies have made many mining stocks big bargains. Here are three of the best to buy now.

Trade of the Day: iShares Silver Trust (SLV)

The silver market has lost more than 10% since July 2013; I don’t see any reason for this trend to reverse in the coming weeks.

Will Oil Drop to $60?

Oil prices could plummet in the medium- to longer-term, but shale oil is going to save the U.S. oil industry and enhance the U.S. economy.

Coal Stocks – Who’s Closest to Bankruptcy, and Who Might Live?

For the coal stocks, it's all about bankruptcy risk. Which ones are poised to survive and which could be going bye-bye?

Gold Is Down, But That Doesn’t Make It a Buy

Gold and gold stocks are depressed, but major currency headwinds mean that any rally is likely to be short-lived.

Time To Buy Enbridge and Sell TransCanada

With Enbridge beating TransCanada on most fronts, investors can expect ENB's tax-advantaged dividend growth to continue.