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Whether you are involved in commodities trading or investing or simply - like the rest of us - consume them on a daily basis, this guide to commodities book should have something for you. Peter Sainsbury, economist, commodity investor, and blogger at Materials Risk, introduces and explains the essential things you really need to know about commodities in a series of 50 accessible and engaging essays.

In 2007, a stranger-than-fiction multibillion-dollar bidding war for the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) erupted between the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and Atlanta’s Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). Zero-Sum Game: The Rise of the World’s Largest Derivatives Exchange takes listeners behind the scenes of this battle to tell the gripping - and often comical - story of how the historic merger between CME and CBOT almost didn’t happen.

Active managers persistently lag the returns of benchmarks and index funds that track them, with the excuses for underperformance recycled every year. This comprehensive book is the antidote for the active managers’ siren song. If you understand the benefits of indexing, or systematic investing, it will reinforce your commitment while increasing your knowledge. In this greatly expanded second edition, Swedroe and Berkin show you how to develop an investment plan that focuses on what risks to take, and how much of them, as well as how to build a diversified portfolio.

In today’s digital world, it may seem a bit old fashioned to accumulate gold, silver, platinum, and old coins. But in these uncertain times, many people are considering building a precious metals stack. Perhaps, you’re one of them. Looking around, we are confronted with ballooning government debts and deficits. BRICS aspires to be the Pied Piper leading the world toward de- dollarization. Central banks are replacing reserve assets of dollars and treasury bonds with gold causing the yellow metal to climb to record high after record high.

The oil and gas industry is old and is notoriously resistant to change. Author Jay Young wants to revolutionize it. In his book, The Upside of Oil and Gas Investing, Jay Young presents a new investment model for the oil and gas industry that represents a total change in the way much of the smaller independent companies in the industry operate. He dissects the industry in detail, showing you the pitfalls investors can find themselves falling into when they sign onto a deal structured according to the old model.

In Retire on Rent: A Proven Systematic Approach to Accumulate Rental Passive Income for Retirement and Financial Freedom, author and property investor Thomas Tang shares the secrets to achieving financial independence through a strategically planned property portfolio. Blending his own personal story with simple, straightforward strategies, Thomas explains how to establish a financially stable property portfolio that will allow you to enjoy your retirement and avoid the stress of living week to week.

In this step-by-step guide, Mark breaks down his "ultimate subscription model" for creating passive income through the niche of raw-land investment. Featuring details on common pitfalls, tips on cultivating an investor's mind, and advice on working smart instead of hard, this handbook will show you how to obtain a life of fiscal independence, with the flexibility to work where you want, when you want, and with whom you want.

Want to crack the code of commodity futures markets? Back to the Futures provides a unique and educational perspective on the world of commodity futures markets, shaped by the personal experiences and professional insights of Dr. Scott Irwin, a leading expert in the field.

Commodities For Dummies gives you a complete overview of the basics of investing in commodities. Step-by-step explanations, plus the most up-to-date market information and global events, make it easy to invest in the stuff the world is made of. This book helps you identify the most valuable commodities to add to your portfolio, use commodities as a safe haven in shifting economic times, and come out on top. Learn quick, with real-life examples, expert advice, and basic explanations to get you involved in energy, agriculture, and metals.

An easy-to-listen-to introduction for Phyzz or physical precious metals bullion and coin investors. This book covers and explains the underlying facts and basics of precious metals as an asset class. It also explains how and why physical precious metals continue to have utility in today's “modern” world of predominantly electronic markets, online trading, and highly specialized financial infrastructure.

Hedging Demystified is an essential guide to any business that deals with commodities, debt, international trade, or weather. This primer on hedging brings clarity and direction to make your business more sustainable.

This book is an exploration into the history, theory, and practice behind lost wax casting, as well as other related methods of creating jewelry.

Before Columbus's fateful voyage in 1492, no European had ever seen, much less tasted, tobacco or chocolate. Initially dismissed as dry leaves and an odd Indian drink, these two commodities came to conquer Europe on a scale unsurpassed by any other American resource or product. A fascinating story of contact, exploration, and exchange in the Atlantic world, Sacred Gifts, Profane Pleasures traces the ways in which these two goods of the Americas both changed and were changed by Europe.

Futures 101 explains the basics of the commodity futures market and how ordinary investors trade. Examples using trivia and wit illustrate steps used trading in this financial arena that's bigger than the stock market. Listeners from 50 states and 17 countries have found the unusual writing and explanations helped them understand commodities.

Diamonds in the Dust offers Indian savers a simple, yet highly effective, investment technique to identify clean, well-managed Indian companies that have consistently generated outsized returns for investors. Based on in-depth research conducted by the award-winning team at Marcellus Investment Managers, it uses case studies and charts to help listeners learn the art and science of investing in the US three-trillion-dollar Indian stock market.

Higher Probability Commodity Trading takes listeners on an unprecedented journey through the treacherous commodity markets; shedding light on topics rarely discussed in trading literature from a unique perspective, with the intention of increasing the odds of success for market participants. The Author, Carley Garner, is a frequent contributor of commodity market analysis to CNBC’s Mad Money TV show hosted by Jim Cramer. She has also been a futures and options broker, where for over a decade she has had a front row seat to the victories and defeats the commodity markets deal to traders.

An indispensable resource for the everyday investor, Gold Is a Better Way turns the strategies recommended by Wall Street on their head and makes the case for a return to sound investing. Adam Baratta strips away all the confusion and complexities surrounding investing and breaks down investment concepts and the simple fundamentals driving markets.

The state of Nevada is one of the friendliest mining jurisdictions in the world. It's one of the largest producers of silver in the United States of America. The nickname "Silver State" is very fitting for a state that has been a silver production leader since the 1800s. In the coming weeks, months and years, silver speculators expect the gold/silver ratio to go from it's all time high of more than 120 to around a normal level of approximately 60.

This audiobook contains three manuscripts: Cryptocurrency: Beginners Bible (Amazon Bestseller); Blockchain: Beginners Bible (Amazon Bestseller); and Bitcoin: Beginners Bible. A blockbuster bundle featuring 3 books jam-packed with essential information that you need to make profits with cryptocurrency.

Part I - Oil and Gas Operations covers oil and gas operations in the field. It includes historical and structural geology, seismic surveying, drilling a well, well logging, completions, production methods, reservoir drive mechanisms, selling oil and natural gas, and workovers. Part II - Oil and Gas Business delves deeply into the business side of oil and gas investments. Part III - 150 Questions to Consider Before You Invest - provides over 150 specific questions to ask before you invest in an oil and gas deal.