| Commodities as an asset class are frequently overlooked by investors. Many investors and financial professionals view commodities as too speculative or too volatile, and they’re right. Investing in commodities is not for the faint of heart. But as a means of diversification within a long-term investment portfolio, commodities should certainly be considered.
To balance the risks and potential rewards of commodities, the rule to keep in mind is that commodities should only ever be between 5-10% of an investor’s overall portfolio. Any more than that, and your portfolio may be too speculatively weighted or volatile. Any less than that and you’re missing an opportunity to further diversify your portfolio and potentially augment returns...............................................Full Article: Source
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