Commodities
Learn how commodity investing -- in metals, energy and agricultural crops -- can help enhance portfolio performance and diversify risk.
The Case for Commodities
By Ron DeLeggeThe song “Physical” was a 1981 hit by Olivia Newton-John and it conjures up the yearning that some investors have for hard or physical assets.…
February 07, 2014
Russia, in Thrall to Commodities, Has a Bright SpotMore than half of investors see the Olympic host country as a bad place to invest. But one sector critical to Russia is outperforming.
January 27, 2014
Commodities: A Post-Mortem Shows Some LifeCommodities had a disastrous year in 2013. But there are plenty of reasons to embrace this unloved sector.
January 16, 2014
Goldman Reports Highest Profits in 3 YearsUnderwriting revenue at Goldman Sachs surged to a record, and the firms reliance on trading fell to the lowest level in more than a decade.
January 09, 2014
National Companies Step In as Banks Exit Commodities MarketsThanks to regulatory changes, the departure from commodities markets has opened the door for national companies to enter. But those aren't the only changes afoot.
January 02, 2014
Have Commodities Futures Lived Up to Their Promise?Two recent analyses suggest the previous decades hype about high return and low correlation with stocks has not panned out.
December 27, 2013
Commodities Outlook: Not So BrightAnalysts say there are very few segments that could see price increases next year.
December 18, 2013
Trading Tips for Tepid Commodities MarketsExperts from Direxion Funds and ETF Securities share their latest strategic secrets for investing in this diverse asset class.