Since 2008, one of the topics I am frequently asked about is commodity investing in regards to both individual commodities and index investing. In 2003 investment in commodities was estimated at $15 billion and is now north of $200 billion.
The rise in popularity is mostly attributed to two reasons. The first being the risk diversification benefits of adding commodities to a portfolio and the second being a hedge against inflation………………………………………..Full Article: Source