Sunday, 1 January 2012

How To Invest In Mining Stocks Successfully

By Barbara Himel


Mining stocks are hot and the time to invest in commodities is now. Knowing when and how to invest in mining stocks is crucial when investing in today's economy. You probably think that investing in anything is not prudent right now, but investing in commodities, especially mining stocks, is a smart move.

If you look at historical quotes, you will find that commodities are the safest bet on the market. Mining is a whole different animal than dot com stocks or other types of investing. The thirst for food, minerals, and natural resources will never go away.

A good tactic when choosing a mining stock is to look at what is being mined and what is being used by manufacturers. Gold, when this article was written, was breaking records for high prices. So, the logical step is not to buy gold right now but look at silver, platinum, and other fine metals.

A wise investor can look at historical quotes and figure out the cycle of supply and demand. Most mining stocks rotate in cycles that range from a year to twenty years. Once that cycle is found, the investor can find the material that is at its low or starting an upswing and invest.

Brokers, whether online or brick and mortar, will have these charts and quotes available. All you have to do is look them up or have your broker do the research. Look at the metal that is being mined and who is mining it. Look at several companies and research their charts. If you find a company that has a steady sine wave of movement of profit and loss, you only have to look at the down swing to know when to invest.

Reading charts is tricky, so make sure you go back at least five years to see the entire growth and loss history. A one day change does not tell the whole story. Even a years worth of information is not enough to make a good decision.

So knowing how to invest in mining stocks is essential for the average Joe to make his mark on the market. With commodities you just have to shake off the paranoia and be ready to take the bull market by the horns. Pick a commodity, research the company, and then invest on a down swing or beginning up swing of the mining stock of your choice. You are sure to make your money grow if you choose your stock wisely.




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