Multiyear Highs in Precious Metals Boosts Related Funds

Precious metals had a strong showing in 2019, with one in particular hitting new record highs. Palladium rose 54.21 percent for the year, crossing above $2,000 an ounce. Gold and silver also rallied, up 18.31 percent and 15.21 percent, respectively. Because of higher prices, precious metal miners also had an excellent year. In ETF.com’s “Best … Continued

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High Oil Prices Won’t Ground Airlines

High Oil Prices Won’t Ground Airlines

Oil prices went through a wild ride at the very start of 2020 due to escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Jet fuel can make up 25 percent of an airline’s total expenses, which does leave the industry somewhat exposed to oil price volatility. However, investors shouldn’t be deterred from investing in airlines. Al … Continued

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December Market Recap

Gold began to rally again in December then closed 2019 out as the best year for the metal since 2010. Meanwhile, the airline industry remained under pressure, led by news of more trouble at Boeing. Click below to read our recap of the airline sector and gold market from December 2019.

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November Market Recap

The month of November saw big orders for new planes for Airbus and several European countries adding to their gold reserves. Click below to read our recap of the airline sector and gold market from November 2019.

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Investors Could Unknowingly Be Underinvested in Gold

In a September report, the World Gold Council (WGC) pointed out that some investors are underexposed to gold. The gist of the study is that investors may assume they have adequate exposure to gold because they’re invested in a fund that tracks a broad-based commodity index. The problem with this assumption is that most major … Continued

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Third Quarter Market Recap

Although the third quarter was filled with continued negative updates surrounding Boeing and its troubled 737 MAX jets, there were pockets of positive news. Several airlines reported strong quarterly earnings and a new record emerged for the longest commercial flight. For the quarter ended September 30, gold outperformed stocks. The yellow metal returned 3.8 percent … Continued

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