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INVESTMENT GUIDE: Have you started digging in the commodities field yet? After a barren couple of decades, speculating on raw materials has become one of the most exciting and profitable opportunities in today's markets.
July 28, 2008

Have you started digging in the commodities field yet? After a barren couple of decades, speculating on raw materials has become one of the most exciting and profitable opportunities in today's markets. But when everyone starts getting in on the act, it is often a warning that things could be getting out of hand. This Masterclass aims to show you responsible ways of making money from commodities.

The background to the commodities bonanza and its sustainability are considered in our opening article, ''. Then we explore two ways you can achieve rapid returns from day-to-day market movements in Rakesh Shah's insight into . Rakesh explains some further opportunities in ''.

If you're first and foremost a long-term investor, David Stevenson's article on the is essential reading. For a fantastic way to get efficient, low-cost exposure to everything from agriculturals to zinc, check out our profile of . Especially for those of a nervous disposition, nothing can beat owning actual metals rather than a paper interest in an index. Our guide to shows you how best to do this.