Investing in Lead: The Definitive Guide
October 04, 2012 at 08:57 AM EDT
Lead is a heavy metal that has been used for thousands of years in a wide variety of applications, including building and construction. Lead deposits are abundant in many regions around the world, and the metal is relatively easy to extract from the ground . Because it is widely used in construction and other industrial applications, lead has some appeal to investors looking to bet on increased demand for raw materials. There are a number of different options for investing in lead, including exchange-traded futures contracts, stocks of companies engaged in the extraction and sale of the metal, and exchange-traded products [for more lead news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter ]. See the full story here → Related Posts: The 5 Minute Guide to Lead ETFs Which Lead ETF Is Right For You? LD vs. LEDD Marc Faber: Why Industrial Commodities Will Continue to Fail The 5 Minute Guide To Aluminum ETFs Ultimate Guide To Lead Investing