We are aware that life begins in water. But it can also be a way to diversify a portfolio. Water, like oil and gold, is a commodity that is in short supply right now. Through brokers that offer mutual funds, water indexes, and exchange-traded funds, investors can gain exposure to the commodity. As with any…
On Tuesday, a disappointing government update dampened some of the optimism that had lifted Chinese stocks out of a bear market in recent weeks and put pressure on the stock market. The Chinese government announced a series of monetary stimulus measures late last month, including lowering banks’ reserve requirements, cutting interest rates, and supporting equity…
After reaching a record high on Tuesday as a result of bullish commentary from Ark Invest, which stated that the analytics software provider may have further potential upside from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR) are likely to remain in the spotlight. In an interview with CNBC, the European managing director…
You can’t put all your eggs in one basket, as any experienced investor knows. Diversifying your investment portfolio can help you achieve your investment objectives by maximizing returns, even if it does not completely eliminate risk. You have a lot of options for investment vehicles, such as stocks, bonds, commodity-focused mutual funds, futures, and currencies….
The majority of people imagine a trading floor at a futures exchange to be a scene of complete chaos, complete with fierce shouting matches, frantic hand signals, and high-strung traders vying for the execution of their orders. However, this perception is not entirely inaccurate. A constantly expanding list of commodities is traded at these markets…
What Are Goods and Services? Do you ever stop to consider the ingredients in the cup of coffee you reach for each morning? What about the gas you use every week to fill up your tank? The majority of us are unaware that almost all of these goods begin with commodities. The financial market is…
