Cobalt – the coveted but controversial raw material
Along with lithium, cobalt is an important and indispensable raw material in the production of batteries. The largest amount of the metal is mined in…
Category: Raw materials
Commodity ETFs
Commodity investments are considered too risky for many. The commodity market is strongly influenced by supply and demand and is extremely volatile. Nevertheless, it can…
Despite urgent need for climate protection, less renewable energies in power generation
Generating electricity by burning fossil fuels has never been as controversial as it is right now. For years, climate activists have been calling for a…
Platinum and palladium – often overlooked but still on the rise
Platinum and palladium often receive little attention among precious metals as an investment. The focus of most private investors is still more on gold or…
Strong price fluctuations on the commodities market – last week’s losers and winners
Price fluctuations on the commodity market are completely normal. Commodities are traditionally extremely volatile, as supply and demand can fluctuate greatly. In the past trading…
Gold – a safe investment?
Gold is the noblest of all precious metals. It is considered imperishable and had a great importance early in human history as a means of…
Rare earths – the world’s most sought-after raw materials
Rare earths, also known as rare earth metals, are the most sought-after and therefore the most important raw materials in the world. Nevertheless, they are…
Copper – an interesting investment
Copper is one of the oldest metals ever used by man. But many investors tend not to focus on the red-gold metal. Copper is the…
New super cycle in commodities?
Since time immemorial, there has been a great demand for raw materials and this is unlikely to change in the future. Currently, the prices of…
How private investors can participate in commodity trading
Raw materials are among the oldest trade goods in the history of mankind. In ancient times, Sumer already had one of the oldest commodity exchanges.…