commodities
Perils and Profits of Cannabis Investing with Matt Hawkins 
Perils and Profits of Cannabis Investing with Matt Hawkins
A rapidly evolving legal landscape is keeping cannabis investors on their toes. We talk to private-equity investor Matt Hawkins, who has long experien…
June 2, 2021
Investing in Gold: 10 Facts You Need to Know
Investing in Gold: 10 Facts You Need to Know
Gold tends to do well in times of trouble.
April 19, 2021
5 Commodity Stocks to Buy for the Global Rebound
5 Commodity Stocks to Buy for the Global Rebound
The global economy is poised to bounce back in 2021, putting a stiff wind at the back of miners and other commodity stocks.
March 24, 2021
Why You Should Consider Commodities
Why You Should Consider Commodities
Besides offering protection against inflation, commodities are good diversifiers in a portfolio.
March 23, 2021
5 Best Silver ETFs to Buy
5 Best Silver ETFs to Buy
Silver will always sit in gold's media shadow, but silver ETFs can help you enjoy runs of outperformance, like what we’ve seen so far this year.
January 31, 2021
Subscribe to Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Be a smarter, better informed investor.
5 Best Mining Stocks to Buy Now
5 Best Mining Stocks to Buy Now
Gold mining stocks have been on a tear in 2020, but they're not the only way to profit off digging into the ground.
October 23, 2020
Give Your Portfolio Some Shine
Give Your Portfolio Some Shine
With a weaker dollar and inflation stirring, it could be a good time to diversify with a little gold.
September 30, 2020
The Next Threat to Oil Prices: Russia?
The Next Threat to Oil Prices: Russia?
Russia's signaled message to OPEC – effectively 'kill shale or we will' – could put the brakes on oil's recovery
August 28, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/31/20: Big Tech Roars, Everyone Else Snores
Stock Market Today 7/31/20: Big Tech Roars, Everyone Else Snores
Blowout earnings from Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN) and Facebook (FB) led another charge by the Nasdaq on Friday.
July 31, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/28/20: Stocks Slip on Blue-Chip Earnings Reports
Stock Market Today 7/28/20: Stocks Slip on Blue-Chip Earnings Reports
3M (MMM) and McDonald's (MCD) were among a number of high-profile stocks that helped the market lower on an earnings-stuffed Tuesday.
July 28, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/27/20: Technology Sizzles, But Gold Steals the Show
Stock Market Today 7/27/20: Technology Sizzles, But Gold Steals the Show
The Nasdaq had a big Monday on the back of mega-cap tech and chip stocks, but gold's new highs were the talk of Wall Street.
July 27, 2020
Gold Investing: What's Next After New Highs?
Gold Investing: What's Next After New Highs?
If you're hesitant about gold investing simply because prices have run up so much already, here are a few points to consider.
July 27, 2020
7 Low-Cost Gold ETFs
7 Low-Cost Gold ETFs
These seven gold ETFs all share low fees - but give investors different ways to play the metal, from direct exposure to stock-related angles.
July 27, 2020
7 Best Energy Stocks to Ride Out Oil's Recovery
7 Best Energy Stocks to Ride Out Oil's Recovery
Few oil plays look like a 'lock' in this low-price environment. But these battered energy stocks might be some of the top candidates for aggressive bo…
May 12, 2020
How to Invest in Oil Right Now
How to Invest in Oil Right Now
Regular 25% swings in crude? Negative oil? Here's how to tackle this chaotic period for energy commodities.
April 28, 2020
Coronavirus Is Speeding the Fall of Oil
Coronavirus Is Speeding the Fall of Oil
Oil prices and the energy industry were facing an eventual reckoning. COVID-19 is adjusting the timetable.
March 26, 2020
The 12 Best ETFs to Battle a Bear Market
The 12 Best ETFs to Battle a Bear Market
Investors worried about the next market downturn can find plenty of protection among exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
March 19, 2020
7 Great ETFs to Avoid the Havoc in Energy Stocks
7 Great ETFs to Avoid the Havoc in Energy Stocks
Energy stocks have been belted since the start of 2020 amid the rising threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
March 8, 2020
5 Energy ETFs to Buy for Higher Oil Prices
5 Energy ETFs to Buy for Higher Oil Prices
Energy stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were a miserable bet in 2019.
January 3, 2020
The Best Rewards Credit Cards, 2017
The Best Rewards Credit Cards, 2017
Rewards credit cards keep getting more and more rewarding.
December 17, 2019
The 20 Best Stocks to Buy for 2020
The 20 Best Stocks to Buy for 2020
Get ready to rumble. The best stocks to buy for 2020 will undoubtedly have growth potential, but they also should be able to withstand a market tantru…
December 13, 2019
The 10 Best Energy Stocks to Buy for 2020
The 10 Best Energy Stocks to Buy for 2020
As the bull market sails past its first decade, value-minded investors worry that there are few bargains left.
December 10, 2019
The 11 Best ETFs to Buy for Portfolio Protection
The 11 Best ETFs to Buy for Portfolio Protection
The stock market took a gut punch recently as a number of on-again, off-again headwinds started to blow at the same time.
August 29, 2019
Is It Time to Invest in Gold?
Is It Time to Invest in Gold?
Stock market volatility has given investors gold fever. If you chase the rally, don’t overdo it.
August 29, 2019
13 Best Stocks to Buy for the Next Stock Market Correction
13 Best Stocks to Buy for the Next Stock Market Correction
The stock market has been shaken in recent days by an escalation of the trade battle with China, as well as a Federal Reserve move to lower benchmark …
August 4, 2019