Oil is actually leading the commodities streak this year,
but aside from oil, you have other commodities you could purchase in to ensure
maximized profit this year. Here are a few things to consider when investing in
commodities today.
1.
Aluminium
Forecasters expect increased infrastructure and construction
stimulating contracts and policies from many developing countries in Southeast
Asia including the gigantic China. This could move the prices for aluminium on
the rise. Aluminium had the value of $2,087/ metric ton last year and forecasters
project that by 2014, $2,300/metric ton would be its value.
2.
Copper
Again, because of infrastructure and stimulus from China,
demands for copper could increase. However, the mineral could become rare and
expensive as supplies are forecasted to slow down by the next five years. Copper
had $2.61/pound last year and by 2014 it is projected to increase up to 3.05%
from 2012 with a price of $3.72/pound
3.
Gold
Gold still has a high value especially today when the
European Central Bank allows unlimited bond-purchasing this year. However,
lower public demand could limit its growth by 2014. Gold had a value of
$1,665/ounce in 2012 and is expected to increase by $1,800/ounce 2014.
4.
Sugar
Any investor looking for stable prices should invest in
sugar. A huge supply of sugar coming from Brazil and India lowered the prices
of the commodity will prevent major changes for the next two years. Sugar had $0.19/pound
on 2012 and in 2014, it could increase to $0.20/pound.
