Rare Opportunities in the Metals for the 21st Century
July 20, 2011 at 13:15 PM EDT
For many investors today’s uncertainty and fear is overwhelming: The looming debt debacle in Washington and the potential breakup of the European Union has seemingly crippled their ability to protect their investments and ultimately their future. Gold and silver are two leading safe havens in times of crisis. However, some investors are taking advantage of the crisis to add a new class of precious and ultra precious metals to their portfolio. Unrealized Dependence The rare earth metals, or rare earth elements (REEs) as they are also known, are a collection of 17 elements in the periodic table. Rate earths have gotten a lot of coverage in the last 12-18 months, yet few investors really understand them. The . . . → Read More: Rare Opportunities in the Metals for the 21st Century