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Silver Trading - How to Start Silver Trading Online

Thousands of years of history, hundreds of practical applications in the industry and unique investment value. Find the details of trading and silver investments in this short and comprehensive article.

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Uranium Trading - How to Invest in Uranium?

"Zero carbon footprint" policies, the energy crisis, and the shift away from "dirty energy" have contributed to a renewed interest in super-efficient nuclear power.

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How to Take Advantage from Falling Prices

Is it possible to earn money when the markets are falling? Learn how to make money on betting against the market in this article.

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Commodities

Learn how to trade the unique and exciting asset class of commodities and what drives their price behaviours. Find out why fundamental factors are crucial for commodities, could influence commodities prices, and more.

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Cattle Trading - How to buy and invest in cattle?

Live cattle are adult cattle that weigh between 1,200 and 1,400 pounds that are required for slaughter, but this may vary by breed. The beef industry is a rapidly growing sector worth trillions of dollars with a global reach. The breeding and processing of beef provides jobs for millions of people around the world, including suppliers, distributors and retailers. Due to the growing number of the world's population and the general increase in wealth of developing countries' populations, the demand for beef may increase in the future. However, one needs to remember that investing in this sector is associated with high risk as several factors, including weather and disease, can lead to an increase or decrease of supply and demand for cattle.

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Lean Hogs Trading - How to Buy and Invest in Lean Hogs

Lean Hogs are a type of financial instrument which are often used to speculate or hedge the price of pork and are directly linked to the complex global pork industry. Lean hogs refer to pigs that have reached 120 kg, which is the minimum weight to slaughter. This process usually takes around 6 months. Pork is the most popular among animal meats in the world and its annual consumption exceeds 100 million metric tons, therefore, a growing number of investors are using lean hogs in order to gain exposure in the commodity sector and diversify their portfolios. Now XTB also provides access to this market.

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The history and future of Natural Gas

Raw natural gas extracted as a fossil fuel formed over millions of years in huge quantities from the remains of organic matter - ancient plants and animals. It has played a significant role in the energy mix of many countries worldwide.

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The History of Gold Mining

Throughout the long history of gold, the golden ore has arguably been the most popular commodity. Gold discovery has been a persistent shadow of the development of human societies of many cultures from the ancient bronze age to the modern eras since it was utilised in early civilizations as a symbol of prestige and to honour the gods.

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