| Exchange-traded funds have certainly leveled the playing field for regular retail investors. Asset classes once reserved for institutional and uber-wealthy investors — like convertible bonds, pipeline master limited partnerships and even managed futures — are now available to us average Joes.
And perhaps no asset class has become more popularized than commodities. Exploding populations are driving up the need for more energy, metals and other materials, as well as food. ..............................................Full Article: Source |