10.12.2013 - Commodities become the new asset class, spark investor interest
Financial products like fixed income, equity and currency have always been in the limelight. However, in the past decade, there has been a major shift towards commodities because of the need to diversify the investment portfolio during times of uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and financial crises. In recent times, the global markets have witnessed a flux of events that have heightened uncertainty, leading to increased volatility. According to earlier research studies, 15-20 per cent of commodities in a portfolio leads to a better risk-adjusted return. Therefore, the benefits resulting from investment or trading in the commodities space cannot be neglected and must be considered before making the right investment or trading decisions...............................................Full Article: Source
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