10.01.2013 - Targeted commodity exposure with ETFs
Exchange traded funds give investors targeted exposure to areas of the commodities market, however, there are several risks that come with niche investing. “The widest-ranging commodities offerings lump together gold, natural gas, soybeans and other basic goods under the same ticker symbol. Then there are funds that focus on one major area of the sector, such as energy or agriculture,” Liam Plevin wrote for The WSJ. ETFs also segment specialized areas of the commodity sector, giving an investor the option to invest in oil-services, platinum or livestock. The interest is there, as many of these funds have gathered over $1 million plus in assets...............................................Full Article: Source
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