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DJCI In Depth: The Five Minute Guide To The Commodity Total Return ETN
There is no argument that the evolution of the ETF industry has democratized an asset class that was once hard-to-reach by the average investor.
DBA vs RJA: What Would Jim Rogers Do?
As Bernanke and the Fed continue to print more money and debase the dollar, investors are becoming increasingly concerned with the potential impact this will have on inflation...
Physical Gold ETF Inflows: GLD Takes Commanding Lead
The physical gold ETF space has been on the rise for several years now, as investors and issuers alike have been hopping in on the surging precious metal.
All About the Soybean ETF (SOYB)
A legume native to Asia, soybeans trace their history far back, long before written records.
Natural Gas as Volatile as Ever
After being declared one of the worst investments of the last few years, natural gas seemed to finally find its footing in 2012.
LIT In Depth: The Five Minute Guide To The Lithium ETF
When it comes to commodity investing, there are a few big players that tend to gather the majority of investor attention.
How To Play Marc Faber’s 20% Market Drop
Marc “Dr. Doom” Faber has amassed quite the following in the financial world given his outspoken nature and uncanny ability to time the markets.
Beyond GLD: 5 Golden ETF Alternatives
The introduction of the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:GLD) in 2004 forever changed the world of gold investing.
3 Gold Price Predictions For 2013
The Federal Reserve’s stated mission is to provide “the nation with a safe, flexible, and stable monetary and financial system.” This has historically meant doing its best...
Silver Slaughtered: Time To Buy?
Just a short time ago, silver had been surgingrelatively under the radar.
SIL vs. SLV: How They’ve Performed So Far In 2012
So far this year, investors that have held silver assetsare outperforming the market as a whole.
All About The Brent Oil ETF (BNO)
Crude oil is arguably the most important commodity in the world, as the product and its derivatives make their way into virtually every application of modern life. Despite its...
How Well Does UNG Track Natural Gas?
The United States Natural Gas Fund, LP (NYSEARCA:UNG) has been one of the most popular ETFs in the past few years, as investors have been using this product to make a play on ...
PIMCO Recommends Hard Commodities to Weather Inflation
Joining the likes of Jim Rogers and George Soros, PIMCO has now thrown its hat into the hard asset ring. As the economic outlook for the U.S.
Three ETFs To Play Natural Gas Not Named UNG
Natural gas is one of the more volatile commodities, allowing investors to bring home serious gains, but also serious losses.
DBC In Depth: The Five Minute Guide To The DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
The proliferation of the exchange-traded product structure has opened up previously difficult-to-reach corners of the market to mainstream investors.
GSG In Depth: The Five Minute Guide To The GSCI Commodity Fund
Many investors have embraced the exchange-traded product structure as the preferred vehicle for accessing broad based commodity exposure.
All About The Biofuels ETF (FUE)
The popularity in alternative sources of energy has grown tremendously in recent years, as the world tries to ween itself off its dependence on oil.
Get Ready For the Gold Bull Run
The gold bull run has been talked about for years and years, as industry experts continue to raise the ceiling for this commodity, even suggesting that it has no peak.
The Complete List of Commodity ETFs That Issue a K-1
ETFs have become so popular in recent years in part because of the tax efficiencies that they offer relative to traditional mutual funds.
Invest Like George Soros With This Commodity Stock
George Soros is one of the biggest names in commodities, as he is largely known for his success running the Quantum Fund with Jim Rogers.
Timber Set to Soar Says Jeremy Grantham
Jeremy Grantham, famous for co-founding the Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo (GMO), has made a series of forecasts that investors may want to pay attention to.
All About The Heating Oil ETF (UHN)
For the majority of people, heating oil is usually associated with the boilers and furnaces that are used to heat homes and businesses.
Can Commodity ETFs Hedge Your Everyday Expenses?
Although the concept of “hedging” has been stretched, abused, and otherwise manipulated over the years, it is nevertheless a very important process for many companies.
GCC In Depth: The Five Minute Guide To The Continuous Commodity Index Fund
The rapid development of the ETF industry has democratized the world of commodity investing, allowing average investors to add exposure to a variety of different commodities through...
GDX vs. GLD: How They’ve Performed So Far in 2012
As interest in gold continues to rise, investors are faced with the always-lingering question of how to gain access to their favorite precious metal.
Time To Buy Coal?
When it comes to the fuel of the future, many have been touting the advantages of natural gas for our economy, while others point to alternative energies to lead us into the ...
Jim Rogers: The U.S. Will Suffer Several Lost Decades
The period between 2000 and 2009 is often referred to as the “Lost Decade” for U.S.
Which Cocoa ETF Is Right For You? NIB vs. CHOC
Investors have long been intrigued with cocoa, as this sweet commodity has surely made a name for itself in the financial universe.
Stocks to Buy For Hyperinflation
With the Federal Reserve firing up the presses for a third round of quantitative easing, it’s only a matter of time before more talk of imminent hyperinflation pops up.
Gold, Copper, Platinum Stuck In Contango
As traders try to make their way through the volatile and often dangerous world of commodities, the futures curve is one of the most important aspects to focus on.
Three Alternative Sources for the Current Inflation Rate
Inflation can be a nasty surprise for investors who are not amply prepared.
In Depth: The Five Minute Guide To The United States Commodity Index (USCI)
Many investors looking to add broad-based commodity exposure to their portfolios, ranging from individuals to billion dollar hedge funds, have turned to ETFs as the most efficient...
Investing In Gold: The Definitive Guide
Gold is one of the rarest metals in the world, and has a long history as a valuable and intensely sought-after element.
Investing In Silver: The Definitive Guide
Silver has been an important metal for thousands of years, often used as a medium of exchange or jewelry in ancient times.
4 Investing Opportunites From the Inside Commodities Conference
Index Universe’s Inside Commodities conference took place in Chicago this week, and we were lucky enough to get passes to hear the likes of Dennis Gartman and Peter Schiff ...
Stars Align for Gold: Q&A With John Hummel
The world of commodity investing has been put under the microscope as investors have steadily begun to add hard asset exposure to their portfolios.
Which Solar Energy ETF Is Right For You? TAN vs. KWT
Although solar energy is not a traditional commodity, its presence in the financial world has grown over the years.
Monster Gains In 2012: Leveraged Gold vs. Leveraged Silver
Precious metals have become increasingly popular in recent years, as continued easing from central banksaround the world and escalating fear over the global economy has led to...
Platinum/Gold Ratio Suggests Economic Slowdown
Investors and analysts have a wide variety of different ratios that they focus on to get a better read on the market.
CU Vs. JJC: How They’ve Performed So Far In 2012
The history of copper and its two main alloys, bronze and brass, is basically a chapter by chapter story of humankind’s progress from the Stone Age to the present.
GSP In Depth: The Five Minute Guide To The S&P GSCI Total Return Index ETN
The rapid development of the ETF industry has cracked the world of commodity investing wide-open, allowing average investors to gain cheap and easy access to a previously hard...
SolarCity IPO On The Horizon
Amid all of the talks and discussions on alternative energy by the Presidential candidates, one solar company has announced its plans for an IPO.
GDX vs. SIL vs. CU: How They’ve Performed So Far In 2012
It has been an interesting year for investors and traders focused on the metals.
Natural Gas Gains 20% In 4 Weeks
Natural gas continues its bullish trend, as the fossil fuel looks to shake off the crushing losses that the last four years have brought. Thanks to the hottest summer in U.S.
Alcoa Beats, Provides Shaky 2012 Forecast
Its official, earnings season has begun and Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA) has kicked things off with their report after the bell yesterday.
For Day Traders: The Most Liquid ETF for Every Commodity
The introduction of commodity ETFs brought trading to a whole new level, as your average retail investor now has the opportunity to trade something like natural gas futures through...
Which Wind Energy ETF Is Right For You? FAN vs. PWND
When it comes to alternative energy sources, wind power is perhaps one of the most popular choices, as numerous countries across the globe have taken steps to ween themselves...
For Long Term Investors: The Cheapest ETF for Every Commodity
After gathering more than $1 trillion in total assets under management, ETFs have cemented their placein the financial world.
