Base Metals

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Definition of 'Base Metals'

Metals that oxidize, tarnish or corrode relatively easily when exposed to air or moisture. Base metals are widely used in commercial and industrial applications. They are more abundant in nature and therefore far cheaper than precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum. Base metals include aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, tin and zinc.
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Investopedia explains 'Base Metals'

While the term "base metals" probably arose because these materials are inexpensive and more commonly found than "noble" metals such as gold and platinum, base metals are invaluable to the global economy because of their utility and ubiquity. Copper, a leading base metal, is often called the “metal with a Ph.D. in economics” because its widespread use makes its price very sensitive to global economic trends.

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'Base Metals'

  • Using Base Metals As An Economic Indicator

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    Base metals may not glitter like gold, but they can still guide an
    investor to a conclusion about overall economic health. ...

  • Top Base Metal Plays

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    Most of the attention is placed on gold and silver, but it is in the base metals
    that we can find long-term economic growth. ... term action is in base metals. ...

  • Investing In The Metals Markets

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    ... (For background reading, see A Beginner's Guide To Precious Metals.) TUTORIAL:
    Commodity Investing 101 Base Metals In chemistry, metals that oxidize or corrode ...

  • The Big Play In Critical Metals

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    While most investors focus on the precious and base metals, the real
    long-term action could be in the critical elements. ...

  • Time To Invest In Critical Metals

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2012/Time-To-Invest-In-Critical-Metals-TIE-GMO-QRM-AVL0216.aspx
    While most investors focus on the precious and base metals, the real
    long-term action could be in the critical elements. ...

  • Time To Invest In Critical Metals

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2012/Time-To-Invest-In-Critical-Metals-TIE-GMO-QRM-AVL0110.aspx
    While most investors focus on the precious and base metals, the real
    long-term action could be in the critical elements. ...

  • Time To Invest In Critical Metals

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Time-To-Invest-In-Critical-Metals-TIE-GMO-QRM-AVL0929.aspx
    While most investors focus on the precious and base metals, the real
    long-term action could be in the critical elements. ...

  • Time To Invest In Critical Metals

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Time-To-Invest-In-Critical-Metals-TIE-GMO-QRM-AVL1118.aspx
    While most investors focus on the precious and base metals, the real
    long-term action could be in the critical elements. ...

  • A Rare Opportunity In Rare Earth Metals

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/A-Rare-Opportunity-In-Rare-Earth-Metals-BHP-AAUKY-TC-SQM0706.aspx
    ... While most investors are familiar and hold positions in precious metals like gold
    and silver or industrial base metals through vehicles such as iPath DJ-UBS ...

  • Value In Aluminum

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Value-In-Aluminum-JJU-ALUM-RIO-AA-ACH0128.aspx
    ... Regardless of this fact, investors can find an interesting play in the base metals
    complex. ... See Using Base Metals As An Economic Indicator.). ...

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