Commodities
Learn how commodity investing -- in metals, energy and agricultural crops -- can help enhance portfolio performance and diversify risk.
November 11, 2010
Managed Futures and Commodities Are Not the SameDespite the commodity nomenclature, managed futures should generally not be considered an exposure to commodities.
October 25, 2010
The Trouble with TacticsTiming commodity buys may be an interesting idea, but holding commodities for their risk and return benefits could be priceless.
September 10, 2010
S&P Launches Equal-Weighted Version of Its S&P GSCIStandard & Poor's is launching an equal-weighted version of its popular S&P GSCI commodities index. Called the S&P GSCI Equal Weight Select Index, the new index comprises 14 commodities in the world production weighted S&P GSCI.
August 30, 2010
Commodity Surge Indicates Investor ConfidenceRising prices in commodity stocks signals investors don't fear a double-dip recession.
August 25, 2010
New ETFs Target Emerging Markets, CommoditiesThree ETF offerings from WisdomTree, EGShares and USCF with portfolio exposure to commodities and emerging markets have just debuted.
July 31, 2010
Sales tips: Why the first four minutes matter (part 2)Last month, we began to talk a bit about the sociological process involved in very quickly establishing rapport with a new client
July 08, 2010
Russell Investments, Global X Launch FundsRussell Investments debuts a commodity strategies fund, while Global X rolls out an ETF tied to Brazil.
July 08, 2010
New Commodity, Brazil Funds on TapRussell Investments launches a commodity strategies fund, while Global X rolls out an ETF tied to a Brazilian consumer-sector index.
May 18, 2010
Three Reasons to Consider Commodity FundsIs it time to increase clients' exposure to commodity funds? Advisors point to the need for diversification, the importance of hedging against inflation and the benefit of participating in the expected global recover as why commodities make sense.
February 01, 2010
Commodities Help Diversify PortfoliosBroad-based exposure to a basket of commodities can provide meaningful diversification to a portfolio even during turbulent markets.