India Invest – Learn to Invest Smartly

1. Understand the Silver Market Silver is both a precious metal and an industrial commodity, which means its price is influenced by both investor demand and industrial use. Unlike gold, silver tends to be more volatile due to its dual nature. 2. Choose Your Trading Method There are several ways to trade silver: A. Physical Silver Buy bullion, bars, or coins and store them securely. Profit by selling when the price increases. Ideal for long-term investors who want a tangible asset. B. Silver ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) These funds track the price of silver. Easy to trade like a stock. Lower costs and no need to store physical silver. C. Silver Futures Contracts Agreements to buy/sell silver at a future date and price. Suitable for experienced traders due to high leverage. Potential for big profits—or losses. D. Silver Mining Stocks Invest in companies that produce silver. Share prices can outperform silver prices in a bull market. Howe...

  April 2025 brought a whirlwind of activity to the global commodity markets. From collapsing oil prices to surging food and gold costs, nearly every corner of the market experienced notable swings. This blog breaks down the highs, the lows, and what might be coming next for commodities across energy, agriculture, and metals. 🛢️ Energy Markets: Oil Takes a Nosedive One of the biggest shocks in April came from the oil market. Crude oil prices dropped nearly 19%—their worst monthly drop since 2021. This surprising downturn came after OPEC+ announced it would increase oil output by over 400,000 barrels per day starting in May. The production hike was unexpected and contradicted earlier projections, shaking investor confidence and creating oversupply fears. Brent crude oil prices sank to around $63 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped below $60—a major psychological and economic threshold. The decision by OPEC+ may have been influenced by geopolitical pressure,...