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ISHARES GSCI CMDTY (GSG)

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  • Commodities Markets Are Different from Stocks and Bonds [View article]
    I've decided to instead invest in commodity stocks, and track their break-even point regarding the price of the underlying commodity. ... More »
    Comment by Ricard
    Jan 6 22:15 pm |
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  • Bespoke's Commodity Snapshot: OJ Spikes [View article]
    If you want to find out what is going on with these markets, just read the novel 1984. Do not confuse irrational with manipulated. ... More »
    Comment by History Buff 24/7
    Jan 6 21:01 pm |
    Rating: +1 -1
  • Commodities vs. Stocks: A Decade Performance Review [View article]
    I agree that ETFs and ETNs are a good way to gain exposure to commodities. I have had a very good year utilizing a covered call... More »
    Comment by SoYouThinkYouCanInvest?
    Dec 31 14:19 pm |
    Rating: +1 0
  • ETF Spotlight: iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust [View article]
    But that's the point - the value of oil production swamps all other commodities. So it should receive a very heavy weight. I think... More »
    Comment by American in Paris
    Dec 31 11:08 am |
    Rating: +1 0
  • ETF Spotlight: iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust [View article]
    The Index itself is too heavy into fossil fuel. Indexes represent the actual market weight of what is being tracked, but I prefer a much... More »
    Comment by Thomas Smicklas
    Dec 30 19:47 pm |
    Rating: +1 0
  • Harvard and Yale 2009 Returns [View article]
    Any idea where I could find the Yale Endowment returns for 7/31-11/30 for 2009???
    Comment by durenam
    Dec 30 13:49 pm |
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  • Opportunities in Agriculture and Soft Commodities [View article]
    I think making this call about 2010 is just a roll of the dice. There are still as many deflationary forces at work as there are... More »
    Comment by Larry House
    Dec 23 10:54 am |
    Rating: +2 0
  • Opportunities in Agriculture and Soft Commodities [View article]
    In 2008 Midwest farmers enjoyed record profitability, and then saw record increases in the cost of their inputs (fertilizer, seed,... More »
    Comment by concrete guy
    Dec 23 09:11 am |
    Rating: +2 0
  • Opportunities in Agriculture and Soft Commodities [View article]
    The softs will see outsized gains in 2010 as inflation becomes more and more obvious. No doubt about that!
    Comment by DeepValueLover
    Dec 23 08:10 am |
    Rating: +3 0
  • How to Invest in Commodities [View article]
    i dont understand something: when you say that USO charges 0.50% in expenses, if i am buying USO with on online discount broker, not... More »
    Comment by b3rkut
    Dec 16 21:04 pm |
    Rating: 0 0
  • Are We Near a Peak in Farmland Prices? [View article]
    With farmland prices on the rise for good farmland, you must look at the inevitable,yes interest is still pretty low,but can you still... More »
    Comment by RLD
    Dec 14 01:28 am |
    Rating: 0 0
  • Bespoke's Commodity Snapshot (12/7/09) [View article]
    It would be very interesting to see also current roll yields, as most investors can only invest in these commodities via futures. Thanks.
    Comment by Brian P Shriver
    Dec 8 12:48 pm |
    Rating: 0 0
  • Implications of The Dollar Carry Trade [View article]
    The low interest rate has helped the banks a great deal and push them into profit territory, even as their loan portfolio deteriorated. ... More »
    Comment by slee12dent
    Dec 3 10:18 am |
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  • Are We Near a Peak in Farmland Prices? [View article]
    I enjoyed the recap of the Fed reports. I believe the recent reports from the district banks are proving that farmland is one of the... More »
    Comment by T. Marc Schober
    Dec 2 11:29 am |
    Rating: +2 0
  • What Are Commercial Traders Telling Us About the Price of Copper? [View article]
    Not only are the commercials net short, but the worldwide inventory levels keep... More »
    Comment by Greg Merrill
    Nov 30 13:43 pm |
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