Commodities
Learn how commodity investing -- in metals, energy and agricultural crops -- can help enhance portfolio performance and diversify risk.
Inflation Tame as CPI Rises Slightly; Jobless Claims Jump
By Christopher S. RugaberConsumers paid more in January for everything from food and gas to airline tickets and clothing.
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.
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.