When thinking of ETFs in t he commodity sector most investors think of Oil and metals. There is a commodity that investors may not be aware of that is posting good returns. That commodity is water There is a growing world demand for clean water worldwide. In the US the aging infrastructure that delivers water needs to be replaced.

One ETF that takes advantage of these investment opportunities is Powershares Water Resources (PHO). With many exchange traded funds down or just treading water for the year so far, PHO is performing above average. As of July 6th it is up over 9% which is not bad for the recent market conditions. While gold and oil related ETFs are currently performing better, their volatility is much greater and next month could be a different story.

The Powershares Water Resources Portfolio is based on the Palisades Water Index™. Th Read more ...

Silver and Monetary ConsiderationsBy David Morgan 

July 31, 2008

Many of you are probably too young to appreciate the full impact of the hyperinflation in Germany after WW1. It was devastating. This picture shows you the amount of paper that was equal to one silver dollar, or ¾ of one troy ounce of fine silver. After seven years of constantly accelerating inflation, the mark is finally stabilized at the rate of over 4 trillion to a U. S. dollar. The black market rate, however, was an incredible 12 trillion to the dollar at this time. The pre-inflation exchange rate for the mark was by contrast a modest 4. 2 to the U. S. dollar. Can anyone say Hyperinflation?

I have looked at this picture many times, and during one of my presentations, it suddenly hit me that this amount of paper was roughly equal to the amount of value in a silver d Read more ...

It seems, recently, the financial market, everything is good in the world once again. Crude oil prices plunged 20 percent from its recent high of 145 dollars a barrel. Stocks are rallying. The dollar has strengthened. Now experts say that the property market fund. The commodity bubble has burst. The oil is on its way to $ 100 a barrel. And soon, the year of the credit crisis a long time, housing slowdown and economic downturn will be just a bad memory. The future is so bright that you have to wear shades, right? Not so fast. Before rushing to exchange your money and gold bars for depreciation valuable paper dollars, take off the rose colored glasses and examine the facts behind the hype. Here are seven good reasons to invest in silver and gold bars: 1. The weak economy is not improving retail sales for the month of July were disappointing. Wal-Mart, the 3% growth in sales of Read more ...

Generally, people are almost always fascinated by the intricate designs carved businesses money. Silver itself is too soft and would not be practical for jewelry and other decorative items. Sterling Silver is reasonable and is perfect in all its forms. Many producers of trafficking money has started to make silver of the highest quality. Silver handmade items, because of its beauty, quality and low cost has become a very well researched. Indian Legacy of HandicraftsIndia is home to all types of products such as pieces of fine silver jewelry and crafts furniture and furniture. There is a vast collection of silver artifacts created aesthetically, where Indian artisans adept and manufacture all products evoke a unique appeal all over the world. Orissa is a place generally known for its range of fascinating crafts in silver, in particular, the silver filigree work, known locally Read more ...

Important Information about Silver

Reasons to buy silver

Challenges purchase Silver

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