Commodities
Learn how commodity investing -- in metals, energy and agricultural crops -- can help enhance portfolio performance and diversify risk.
Annuity Menu Includes Commodities Index
By staff WriterA life insurer is appealing to consumers who like hard assets with an indexed annuity that includes a commodities index option.
February 17, 2011
Teucrium’s Gilbertie on Commodity Investing: ETF Leader InterviewThe ‘global stress’ on commodity prices makes single-commodity ETFs valuable in portfolios, says Sal Gilbertie
February 17, 2011
Inflation Tame as CPI Rises Slightly; Jobless Claims JumpConsumers paid more in January for everything from food and gas to airline tickets and clothing.
January 14, 2011
What $100 Oil Means for InvestorsSupply and demand should eventually bring down today’s sky-high oil prices
January 07, 2011
Aluminum, Commodities Star in New Funds From Global X, Van EckA new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is globally focused on aluminum took its place in the investment world on Wednesday, joining a new index-based commodity fund that launched on Monday.
January 01, 2011
Investing in Commodities and FuturesSome of the smartest investors realized years ago that commodities and financial futures belonged in their portfolios.
December 21, 2010
Outlook 2011, Precious Metals: Group to Advance 28%, but Watch VolatilityGold, silver, platinum and palladium have their own unique trading characteristics, says ETFS Securities.
December 16, 2010
Commodities Long-Run Return is Zero, Says SoGen Analyst'When you buy commodities, you’re selling human ingenuity,' argues Dylan Grice.