Is investing in commodities still worth your time?
There was a time when investing in stocks was considered the easiest way to make millions of dollars in profit. In the heydays of the stock market, many Americans became millionaires and some went on to become billionaires. A good example of an American who became billionaire by investing in share stocks is Warren Buffett nicknamed the oracle of Omaha for his extraordinary investment prowess. There were good days, as far as stock market is concern, but those days are long gone. That is not to say that the stock market is no longer a good stop for investment.
It is very normal for the stock market to go up and down. But some stocks are impervious to any decline in market capitalization. That is why the stock market still remains the best way to save up money for retirement despite the fact that it is bearish at the moment.
Let us look at some examples. Although the US stock market has been struggling following the 2008 recession, the stock price of some companies such as Apple and Google continue to do well. Although a stock value is based on future projections, sometimes companies enjoying strong profit margins could see their stock prices tumble...
