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David Smith | Ammo In Financial Wars

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:13:00 -0400

Will precious metal supplies keep up to the demand?

Commodity Price Cycle Bringing These Two Metals to the Forefront

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:38:21 -0400

“The World Will Turn to This ‘David and Goliath’ Miner … 114 Square Miles of Palladium”

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:37:35 -0400

“The World Will Turn to This ‘David and Goliath’ Miner, Because We Have No Choice! “114 Square Miles of Palladium… a $600-$700 Billion Discovery… and They Control it All! “Today you were shown indisputable evidence of an immense cover-up being orchestrated by the Russian government. “But thanks to a series of intelligence leaks from inside [...]

A Deeper Look At Russia’s Commodity Industry

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:00:09 -0400

Russia may be the ninth largest economy in the world by nominal gross domestic product, but its abundance of natural resources in the Ural Mountains, Siberia and the Russian Far East makes it much more important in the world of commodities. The emerging market has long been known for its vast production of some of the most vital commodities in the world. Below, we dissect Russia’s commodity industry to give investors an in-depth look at this BRIC nation [for more commodity news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

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Institutional Investors Take an Interest in Palladium ETF

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:07:02 -0400

Palladium exchange traded funds are shining as pen- up industrial demand, coupled with supply concerns, stoke institutional interest. The ETFS Physical Palladium Shares (NYSEArca: PALL) is among the top ETF performers lately. Palladium hit a 19-month high on weakness in supply and the expanding...

Contango Report: Commodities Facing Uphill Curves

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:00:45 -0400

Contango is a natural phenomenon in the world of commodity futures. Some view it as an evil that plagues the space, but in reality it is just another pattern that traders can profit from. Contango, simply put, is the process by which futures contracts get more expensive as the maturity dates get further out from spot. While this can hurt a long-term position, savvy traders can use this uphill curve to their advantage. Below, we outline several commodities exhibiting contango to help you make the best trading decisions for your portfolio [for more commodity news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

Palladium ETFs Pull Inflows; Bullish Futures Positioning Hits Record

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:43:41 -0500

The G20 meeting set the tone for what’s to come this year: emerging markets are getting tired of competitive currency devaluations by developed market central banks and they will likely continue to build gold reserves that may offset potential currency debasement. Currency debasement appears...

Palladium ETFs See Inflows on Higher Auto Sales

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:15:07 -0500

Chinese exports surged 25% year-over-year in January, providing further evidence that the global recovery is on track. Notwithstanding the potential distortions to the data due to the timing of the Chinese New Year, the strength in the numbers has further boosted cyclical assets. The Reserve Bank...

Platinum, Palladium ETFs Hit 17-Month Highs

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:12:54 -0500

ETFs indexed to platinum group metals (PGMs) prices hit 17-month highs as Chinese car sales jumped 46% in January. Multiple factors combined to drive PGM prices to multi-year highs last week. Ongoing signs of strength from the China’s economy, together with persistent supply shortages, are...

What Are the Two Hottest Precious Metals? Hint: Gold Isn’t One of Them

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:57:44 -0500

Why Platinum and Palladium ETFs are Breaking Out

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:00:28 -0500

Platinum and palladium exchange traded funds are outperforming gold and gaining momentum as traders see signs of an expanding global economy. The ETF Securities Physical Platinum Shares (NYSEArca: PPLT) gained 10.6% over the past three months and is currently trying to break out to its highest...

David Smith | The Coming .com Metals Mania

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:15:18 -0500

Could Palladium add punch to your portfolio?

Palladium ETFs: 2013 Outlook

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:15:45 -0500

2012 was a weak year in the palladium market due to lowered industrial demand. This year, the metal is expected to gain value. A focused ETF is a preferred method to gain exposure to this commodity. “The limited supply has led to higher prices for the commodity, especially given the increased...

Why Palladium May Be This Year’s Gold

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:00:36 -0500

Precious metals are rare, naturally occurring elements with a high economic value. Gold and silver derive their value from this historical use as coinage, but others like palladium have the dual benefit of being rare and useful in commercial applications. Even better, many of these applications are projected to rapidly grow, resulting in higher demand [for more palladium news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

Palladium ETF Rises Near One-Year High on Supply Concerns

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:45:11 -0500

The palladium exchange traded fund continues to see strong interest as investors try to capitalize on the largest supply deficit in over a decade. ETFS Physical Palladium Shares (NYSEArca: PALL) is up more than 10% the past three months to within shouting distance of its 52-week high from early...

Wedding Rings for Men: More Bling, Fewer Bucks

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 02:00:00 -0500

DailyFinance.com: Tis the season...for wedding engagements. More than a third of engagements take place between Thanksgiving and New Year's, according to WeddingWire -- so many, in fact, that it's come to be known as "engagement season." Which means that wedding ... Read more

Sprott Debuts Physical Platinum-Palladium Fund

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:00:29 -0500

As the end of the year draws closer, tensions in Washington D.C. are starting to boil as gridlock may push us over the much-feared “fiscal cliff” and back into recession. Diminishing hopes that policymakers can strike a deal before the deadline has kept a lid on confidence while prices have remained fairly stable, which may be setting up stock markets for a disastrous open in 2013. Amid the mixed landscape, Toronto-based Sprott Asset Management rolled out a physical platinum and palladium fund on the NYSE [for more economic news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

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This ‘Rodney Dangerfield of Metals’ Deserves Your Respect

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:03:25 -0500

Gold and silver may be the metals of kings. But if you’re looking for potentially royal returns on bullion bars and coins, you may want to consider adding a “noble” (that is, durable) . . . → Read More: This ‘Rodney Dangerfield of Metals’ Deserves Your Respect

Physical White Metals ETF (WITE): Two Years Later

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:00:30 -0500

Two years ago, ETF Securities launched the first ever physically-backed precious metals ETF that focuses exclusively on silver, platinum and palladium. Since its inception in December 2010, WITE has accumulated just over $40 million in assets under management and trades on average over 3,000 shares daily. As the global market moves steadily into recovery, WITE remains a strong and moderately-priced portfolio for commodity investors [for more precious metals news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

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Inside Citi’s 2013 Precious Metals Outlook

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:00:05 -0500

As 2012 nears its close, investors are beginning to look toward a new year, one that will hopefully be less volatile for the commodity world. The precious metals world, in particular, saw a fair amount of volatility through out the past year as this elite group of four has rarely had a quiet period. With the approaching fiscal cliff and economic uncertainty fresh in the minds of many, predicting where these commodities will end up next year has become a hobby of analysts all across the market [for more precious metals news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

Industrial Demand, Auto Sales Can Drive Palladium ETF

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:37:38 -0500

Click here to listen. I do the “ETF of the Week” for MarketWatch every Thursday on Chuck Jaffe’s MoneyLife Show where I highlight big movers and disappointments within the exchange traded fund market. This week, I looked over the ETFS Physical Palladium Shares (NYSEArca: PALL). With demand for...

ETF Performance Report: November

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:26:47 -0500

The equities market and stock exchange traded funds were off to a good start in November, shaking off the effects of superstorm Sandy and heading into the election. The broader markets, though, ended relatively flat over the month as Greek debt and U.S. fiscal cliff concerns kept pressure on...

3 Metals Outshining Gold

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:00:37 -0500

As is typical for the commodity world, all eyes have been fixated on gold in recent months. The precious metal has been under a microscope since the announcement of QE3 and the impending fiscal cliff. Some have called for gold to surge to new historical highs, while others are not quite so sure. But one thing is certain, gold is getting handsomely outperformed by all three of its precious metal counterparts in recent weeks, as the safe haven metal has failed to keep pace as of late [for more precious metals news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

Palladium ETF Bolstered on Largest Shortage in a Decade

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:02:57 -0500

It could be time for the palladium exchange traded fund to shine as mine strikes, safety stoppages and supply cuts create the biggest palladium shortage in over a decade. Labor disputes in South Africa and production cuts and depleting inventories in Russia will lead to a supply deficit of 915,000...

PIMCO Recommends Hard Commodities to Weather Inflation

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 09:00:13 -0400

Joining the likes of Jim Rogers and George Soros, PIMCO has now thrown its hat into the hard asset ring. As the economic outlook for the U.S. has continually grown more and more bleak, we have seen a number of investors and experts hop on the commodities train as the best way to protect yourself from coming inflation. In PIMCO’s most recent economic outlook, the firm commented on the current state of the markets, the impact of QE3, and trends they see developing in the coming years, one of which was inflation [for more economic news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

For Day Traders: The Most Liquid ETF for Every Commodity

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:01:35 -0400

The introduction of commodity ETFs brought trading to a whole new level, as your average retail investor now has the opportunity to trade something like natural gas futures through a single ticker. As the years have gone on, a number of these products have grown to be some of the most widely-used financial instruments for their respective commodity. One advantage to ETFs, however, is that liquidity is not hindered by average volume due the the creation process. Instead, there will just be some funds that are more liquid and tradable than others [for more commodity ETF news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

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For Long Term Investors: The Cheapest ETF for Every Commodity

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:01:30 -0400

After gathering more than $1 trillion in total assets under management, ETFs have cemented their place in the financial world. Among the universe of nearly 1,500 products, commodity funds have garnered a lot of attention, as these products have democratized an asset class that was once difficult to reach by retail investors. Now, there are a number of exchange-traded options to help you gain exposure to your favorite hard assets, all at a low cost.

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Three ETFs To Play the South African Mining Strike

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:00:32 -0400

The South African mining strike that began on September 10th has continued to spread throughout the country. As the strike has picked up momentum, investors have begun to worry about the impact on commodities. South Africa is one of the most resource-rich nations on earth, as its soil is home to an abundance of hard assets, especially precious metals. The current strike first impacted the platinum and palladium industry, but quickly spread to the gold industry as well. Dozens have been killed in the protests that involve a fight for better working conditions and more fair wages. See the full story here →

The Bullish Outlook for Palladium ETF

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:00:46 -0400

Palladium prices have been moving upward with the ascent of other precious metals on central bank monetary stimulus. The ETFS Palladium ETF (NYSEArca: PALL) is a physically-backed exchange traded fund that has suffered outflows behind the scenes. Investors have been piling into precious metal...

How to Build a Futures Free Commodity Portfolio

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:58:57 -0400

For commodity traders, futures contracts and futures-based products are usually the go-to financial instruments for gaining exposure to your favorite hard assets. While futures investing may be appealing, there are many serious drawbacks and costly nuances to this strategy that can impact bottom-line returns. And without fully understanding how futures work and without being able to frequently monitor a trade, futures positions can quickly turn sour. For those who wish to avoid futures, we outline an all ETF portfolio that is designed to provide well-rounded exposure across all of the major commodities completely devoid of these contracts [for more commodity news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

Checking in On Precious Metals ETFs in 2012

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Precious metals have been a hot commodity in recent years, as a number of investors have lost their faith in standard equities and fixed income securities. By far, the most popular allocations are to gold and silver, as these two hard assets offer safe haven appeal and have a strong track record for price appreciation. Platinum and palladium round out the precious metals group, both of which are more widely used than the previous two metals. With 2012 being a relatively rocky year for commodities, we outline the performances of the four most popular precious metals ETFs. Note that all four funds feature a physical allocation to their respective metals [for more precious metals news subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

How To Play Peter Schiff’s “Bullion Collapse” Theory

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 09:01:12 -0400

To investors’ relief, the Fed sent yet another strong signal that it is preparing to take action to boost the nation’s lackluster recovery. According to the minutes released on Wednesday, the central bank has “judged that additional monetary accommodation would likely be warranted fairly soon unless incoming information pointed to a substantial and sustainable strengthening in the pace of the economic recovery.” Although no one is exactly sure what the Fed has in mind, many believe that another major bond-buying program may be right around the corner. And with the elusive QE3 slowly becoming more of a reality than a sheer wish, commodity investors are already debating how exactly the Fed’s actions will affect them [see also Why U.S. Unemployment Figures Are a Complete Lie]. See the full story here →

Is It Time To Consider The Palladium ETF?

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:00:40 -0400

Like other precious metals, palladium has been weakening, but palladium spot prices and the related exchange traded fund could turn around as the fundamentals move in their favor. The supply and demand fundamentals points to a bullish palladium market, with a widening supply deficit starting and...

The One Chart Every Commodity Trader Must See

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:00:19 -0400

The past few years have seen the global economy fall on some hard times. At the head of it all has been the U.S., whose fiscal policies and rampant immoralities led to some of the biggest banks in the world bringing down the local economy. In order to keep our heads above water, the Federal Reserve has stepped in on numerous occasions, offering bailouts for hundreds of billions to try and salvage the economy. But the economy has done little to make a solid recovery and instead seems addicted to its regular injections of quantitative easing. As such, the financial situation surrounding the U.S. and our debt policies is beginning to grow concerning [see also Four Commodities To Buy Before Roubini’s “Perfect Storm”]. See the full story here →

ETF Chart of the Day: Palladium

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:49:14 -0400

While Gold prices, and precious metals in general have crept higher in recent weeks off of lows touched in both early and late May, we have noted recent activity in an ETF that tracks Palladium prices, ETFS Physical Palladium Shares (NYSEArca: PALL). Gold prices have rallied approximately 6% from...

Platinum, Palladium ETFs Caught in Risk-Off Trade

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:00:18 -0400

While platinum prices and exchange traded funds are dipping back to where they started at the beginning of the year, supply disruptions and higher automobile demand may support the platinum market. However, short-term global risk may constrain the market sin the near-term. ETFS Physical Platinum...

The Outlook for Palladium, Platinum ETFs

Tue, 08 May 2012 13:42:17 -0400

Most investors focus on silver and gold exchange traded funds but within the precious metals complex there are also opportunities to diversify with ETFs tracking platinum and palladium. Among platinum exchange traded products, investors can choose from ETFS Physical Platinum Shares (NYSEArca:...

Industrial Demand Brings Out Palladium ETF Luster

Fri, 04 May 2012 08:00:48 -0400

Investors seem to have lost a bit of their appetite for gold and silver lately, but palladium, along with the exchange traded fund that follows palladium prices, have caught the attention of metals traders. ETFS Physical Palladium Shares ETF (NYSEArca: PALL) is up about 5% the past month. The fund...

Palladium ETFs Making a Comeback

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:35 -0400

Palladium ETFs underperformed gold by a wide margin in 2011 but have held their own in recent months on an improved outlook for the global economy. A potential shortfall in physical palladium supply has helped boost investment appetite for the physically backed palladium ETF. Meanwhile, fund...

Palladium ETF May Soon Outshine Other Metals

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:00:16 -0400

Palladium has been underperforming for the most part of the year so far, but the precious metal and related exchange traded funds may end the year as one of the best performers on growing supply concerns and improving industrial demand. Palladium, a close substitute for platinum and one of six...

Commodity Trading Trends: Precious Metals Lead The Way

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:00:32 -0400

As 2012 wears on, investors seem less and less sure how the year will end. Some feel that the early bull market we experienced is here to stay and that strong U.S. data only supports that claim. But others feel that such rapid appreciations in stock markets mean that we are about due for a pullback, potentially ending the year on a sour note. No matter which way you feel about the economy, there are always strategies to make a trading profit, and for the time being it looks like precious metals are it. These four metals have been steadily outperforming their commodity peers in recent trading sessions and are presenting a strong play [see also Three Reasons Why Gold Is Overvalued]. See the full story here →

Sprott Files Physical Platinum and Palladium ETF

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:11:41 -0500

Sprott Asset Management has filed to launch a physical platinum and palladium exchange traded fund, adding to its stable of precious metals ETFs. The Canadian firm manages Sprott Physical Gold Trust (NYSEArca: PHYS) and Sprott Physical Silver Trust (NYSEArca: PSLV), which are listed on the New York...

Platinum, Palladium ETFs Look to Bounce Back

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:15:28 -0500

Platinum and palladium exchange traded funds dramatically lagged gold in 2011 in the metals category, but a pickup in the global economy could boost the ETFs this year and help close the performance gap. Funds focused on these metals have traded in Europe for years, but they are relatively new for...

Investing in Precious Metals with One ETF

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:23:48 -0400

Investors can buy a basket of precious metals with one exchange traded fund rather than choosing individual metals such as gold, silver, platinum and palladium. ETFS Physical Precious Metal Basket Shares (NYSEArca: GLTR) is up about 10% in 2011. The ETF is designed for investors looking for one...

VelocityShares Launches Precious Metals ETNs

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:21:29 -0400

VelocityShares this week listed eight new leveraged and inverse exchange traded notes for precious metals. The new ETNs offer 200% and 300% leverage and allow investors to go long or short on gold, silver, palladium and platinum. The funds began trading on Oct. 17. [ETFs Listing at Brisk Pace] The...

Platinum, Palladium ETFs Move Higher

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:28:22 -0400

Perhaps overlooked in the precious-metals market with gold hitting record highs is the recent rally in exchange traded funds tracking platinum and palladium. BofA Merrill Lynch analysts point out that platinum and palladium bullion stored in Switzerland is experiencing small outflows year to date...

Platinum, Palladium ETFs Down on Growth Concerns

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:22:12 -0400

Exchange traded funds that invest in platinum and palladium were lower in the first half of 2011 on concerns about the global economy, the Japan earthquake and the European debt crisis. Platinum and palladium are precious metals like gold and silver. However, they are also favored for their...

Platinum and Palladium ETFs are Long-Term Bets

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:00:03 -0400

While short-term growth in platinum and palladium markets have been mired by lackluster auto sales, their related exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be better off over the long-run. As a result of the weak May car sales data from U.S. car makers, platinum and palladium prices fell. Additionally,...

ETF Spotlight: ETFS Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares (GLTR)

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:00:44 -0400

ETF Spotlight on ETFS Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares (NYSEArca: GLTR), part of a weekly series. Assets: $213.0 million Objective: ETFS Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares (“the Shares”) tries to reflect the performance of the prices of a basket of precious metals commodities,...

Gold ETFs: Three Metals Doing Better

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:00:33 -0500

Last year, gold was the hot topic investors couldn’t stop talking about. And then, gold’s rally petered out. Should you hold your breath waiting for a comeback or look at other exchange traded funds (ETFs) that may do you better? People are having a hard time letting go. Even as the...

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David Smith | Ammo In Financial Wars

Commodity Price Cycle Bringing These Two Metals to the Forefront

“The World Will Turn to This ‘David and Goliath’ Miner … 114 Square Miles of Palladium”

A Deeper Look At Russia’s Commodity Industry

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