Alcoa, the largest US aluminum producer, is almost always one of the first companies to report quarterly earnings. Whether you own their stock or not, they’re a great company to follow because aluminum is used in the production of so many things. They reported earlier this week and I was pretty happy with some of…
Lead
With signs that China’s economy may be picking up again, I think it’s time to buy some lead. Yes, lead… As everyone knows, lead poisoning can be very harmful, if not fatal, making lead probably the most hated resource over the past 30+ years. After the US banned the use in paints, solders and gasoline…
I’m getting a sweet tooth for some sugar (financially at least…)
I like investing in commodities for a few reasons. First, we’re in a commodity bull market which puts the long-term trend on my side. As long as you’re willing to be patient, you should make money. Next, it’s easy to understand why the price of each commodity goes up and down. The only thing you…
Coffee!
I think some of the best companies to invest in are the so called “vice” stocks – companies that do business in addictive products, like cigarettes, coffee, etc. When your consumers are addicted, they just keep coming back! I’ve been watching the price of Coffee and Sugar lately. After prices increased dramatically in 2010, farmers…
Who’s Hungry!?
I’m sure you’ve heard in the news about the continuing increase in the price of corn, wheat and soybeans as the extreme heat and summer drought plagues Midwest farmers and their crops. Commodities in general are a theme I’ve been behind for some time now and I don’t think it’s going to end anytime soon. …
Market Update – Food on the rise!
Those clients that have been with me the past few years know how big I am on commodities right now. The combination of Central Banks around the world printing money, limited supply and insatiable demand from many of the emerging nations (e.g. China) has been driving this Bull market the past 10-12 years. I still like…