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Nickel ETF Surges

by Michael Johnston on December 30, 2009

December has been a quiet month for most equity benchmarks, with the week following Christmas living up to its reputation as one of the slowest of the year. But not all asset classes have gone into early hibernation. One of the most active assets in the final month of the year may also be one of the most obscure: nickel prices have surged in December as hopes for an uptick in manufacturing activity in the new year continue to build.  [click to continue…]

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The Definitive Guide To Copper ETFs: Copper ETF Investing 101

by Michael Johnston on December 4, 2009

The rise of the ETF industry has helped to establish commodities as the “fourth asset class,” making investments in natural resources available to more investors than ever before. Commodity exchange-traded products have attracted almost $29 billion in cash through the first 11 months of 2009, making this space one of the main drivers of growth in the ETF industry. While the most popular commodity ETFs have traditionally focused on safe havens (such as gold) and inflation hedges (such as oil), copper has become a popular investment as well. [click to continue…]

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Aluminum ETF: Due For A Crash?

by Michael Johnston on November 24, 2009

U.S. stocks and aluminum represent very different asset classes, but some investors have begun to notice troublesome similarities between the two. Following a furious bull market rally on Wall Street over the last several months, it is beginning to appear that U.S. stocks have run too far too fast. By many measures, domestic equity markets [...]

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Copper ETFs: Due For A Correction?

by Michael Johnston on October 20, 2009

Investors have rejoiced in the rebound of the U.S. equity markets this year, but the real winners have been those who were bullish on commodities as the markets bottomed. Hopes of a steady recovery, consistent downward pressure on the dollar, and even strikes at major South American mines have sent prices for metals used in [...]

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Copper ETFs Are Soaring: Can It Last?

by Eric Dutram on August 14, 2009

Copper, one of the world’s most versatile metals, saw prices crash in late 2008 and early 2009 amidst the prolonged housing slump and decreased demand from China and other emerging markets. However, prices have come roaring back and are now up over 100% from its lows and within striking distance of the $3 per pound [...]

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