How to invest in silver, the precious metal set to shine again
How to invest in silver, the precious metal set to shine again
The price of silver – both a precious and industrial metal – has plunged in recent months. Yet it still has huge potential, says David J Stevenson. He…
15 Sep 2022
Silver – the cheap precious metal set for a multi-week rally
Silver – the cheap precious metal set for a multi-week rally
Silver is full of potential – but it is a risky investment. Right now, however, it’s cheap and the outlook is positive. Dominic Frisby explains why.
14 Sep 2022
A lesson for investors from a ill-fated silver mine
A lesson for investors from a ill-fated silver mine
Mining methods may have changed since the industry’s early days, but the business hasn’t – digging ore from the ground and selling it at a profit. The…
29 Aug 2022
Silver and platinum: two precious metals that will be screaming buys when the dollar turns
Silver and platinum: two precious metals that will be screaming buys when the dollar turns
The soaring US dollar has depressed the price of virtually every metal – and none more so than platinum and silver. They may have further to fall yet…
13 Jul 2022
Collectables: the scramble for blue diamonds
Collectables: the scramble for blue diamonds
Coloured diamonds are securing bigger prices at auction, says Chris Carter
3 May 2022
Commodities boomed – now they’ve busted. What comes next for commodity prices??
Commodities boomed – now they’ve busted. What comes next for commodity prices??
Commodities from gold to oil have fallen dramatically after weeks of strong gains. Dominic Frisby looks at what might be next for commodity prices.
16 Mar 2022
Mining stocks have been great investments this year – but is it time to sell?
Mining stocks have been great investments this year – but is it time to sell?
Markets have not had a good start to 2022 – with the exception of mining stocks. John Stepek asks if the sector has further to go, or if you should ta…
11 Mar 2022
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How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has upturned the commodities market
How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has upturned the commodities market
Dominic Frisby looks at the commodities Russia produces, how markets have been affected but its invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions, and what…
9 Mar 2022
Five reasons to buy silver – and five reasons not to
Five reasons to buy silver – and five reasons not to
Silver is the most frustrating of metals for investors, with huge potential that it hardly ever realises. Here, Dominic Frisby outlines the case for b…
2 Feb 2022
Now might be a good time to stock up on platinum – while nobody cares about it
Now might be a good time to stock up on platinum – while nobody cares about it
Platinum has disappointed investors more than any other commodity in the last five years. But its day will come, says Dominic Frisby. Stock up now whi…
25 Nov 2021
Will silver finally realise its potential? I’ve no idea – but I’ve just bought a load
Will silver finally realise its potential? I’ve no idea – but I’ve just bought a load
For investors, silver is incredibly frustrating. It has more potential than almost any other metal, but that potential is never realised. So why has D…
13 Oct 2021
Is the commodity bull market already losing steam?
Is the commodity bull market already losing steam?
Commodities have put in a blistering performance over the past year. But – oil aside – the commodity bull market looks like it might have peaked. Domi…
16 Jun 2021
Diamonds regain their sparkle as buyers return
Diamonds regain their sparkle as buyers return
The gem market has been stricken by Covid-19. It will recover, says Chris Carter
9 Apr 2021
Why you should buy palladium and sell platinum
Why you should buy palladium and sell platinum
Platinum has gained 63% over the past year but now it could be palladium’s turn to shine.
2 Apr 2021
How to buy into the next big commodities bull market
How to buy into the next big commodities bull market
Commodity prices move in cycles. And we’re at the start of the next big uptrend as a shortage in supply hits a surge in demand. Merryn Somerset Webb p…
8 Feb 2021
Is silver the next GameStop? What you need to know before you buy
Is silver the next GameStop? What you need to know before you buy
After squeezing hedge funds shorting GameStop stocks, the online mob is now hoping to do the same with the silver price. But this time, things aren’t …
1 Feb 2021
Diamonds regain their sparkle as gem prices rise
Diamonds regain their sparkle as gem prices rise
After five years in the doldrums, the price of natural diamonds is climbing again.
29 Jan 2021
Platinum has lost its shine – but the green energy revolution could change all that
Platinum has lost its shine – but the green energy revolution could change all that
Platinum has had a terrible few years – right now, it is at the same price as it was in 2003. But that could soon change. Dominic Frisby puts the case…
7 Oct 2020
The rising dollar is proving bad news for most other assets – will it last?
The rising dollar is proving bad news for most other assets – will it last?
Precious metals, stocks and pretty much every other asset has taken a tumble as the US dollar strengthens. Dominic Frisby looks at how long this trend…
23 Sep 2020
CCI: this indicator can help you decide when to buy and sell silver
CCI: this indicator can help you decide when to buy and sell silver
CCI - the “commodity channel index” – is a technical indicator that can help traders spot entry and exit points. Dominic Frisby runs it over the silve…
24 Aug 2020
Platinum: the precious metal that looks set to play catch-up with silver and gold
Platinum: the precious metal that looks set to play catch-up with silver and gold
Gold and silver continue to soar, but there's still time to get in. And there's another precious metal that looks set to go on a bull run too, says Jo…
7 Aug 2020
Silver price begins to catch up with gold
Silver price begins to catch up with gold
After climbing 36% in the last month alone, the silver price has hit a seven-year high.
30 Jul 2020