During high inflationary periods such as the one we are currently in now, many investors are in search of assets that would help them earn returns that are equal to if not better than the inflation rate. While bonds provide fixed income on a regular basis and the principal invested is safe for the most …
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One of the industries that remains stable and strong when economies are booming or contracting is the waste management industry. Similar to utilities, these firms provide a valuable service and necessary service. The US is the world’s largest producer of waste. This is not surprising since consumption drives most of the economy. According to a …
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One of the key strategies for success with investing in equities is diversification. Following this strategy not only allows an investor reduce risk but also generate higher returns. Diversification can take many forms The easiest way to achieve diversification is to spread one’s investment across many times of asset classes. The following chart shows the …
The top three oil producers in 2021 were the USA, Saudi Arabia and Russia. The US was not only the largest producer but was also the largest consumer in the world. Click to enlarge Source: Visual Capitalist via Market Index
Below is a neat infographic on how mining helps us build a better world. From copper to nickel to rare earth metals to lithium it is impossible to underestimate the importance of these metals. Click to enlarge Source: The Ontario Mining Association