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The Definitive Guide To Copper ETFs: Copper ETF Investing 101

Michael Johnston — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:05:14 +0000

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. Copper 101 Copper is one of the most abundant metals in the world, with millions of years worth of supplies trapped in the earth’s crust. The vast majority of these reserves, however, is unattainable with current technologies, and most estimates of current usable reserves fall between 25 and 50 years. Copper is perhaps best known for its use in U.S. currency, but [...]

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Copper ETFs: Due For A Correction?

Michael Johnston — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:08:08 +0000

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 industrial and manufacturing operations skyrocketing in recent months. Copper has been one of the bast performers: the iPath Dow Jones-UBS Copper Total Return ETN (JJC) has gained more than 100% for the year. But the significant rise in copper prices has been based largely on expectations for increases in demand that are yet to materialize. Global demand has remained weak, and warehouse inventories have been steadily rising as a result. Moreover, demand for new houses, a critical driver of copper demand due to the need for extensive wiring, is showing signs of sustained weakness. Opinions [...]

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Copper ETFs Are Soaring: Can It Last?

Eric Dutram — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:06:05 +0000

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 mark. After such an incredible run-up, the million dollar question on every prudent investor’s mind is: can it last? While no one knows for sure (and speculators can certainly muddy the waters in the short term), there is a strong case to be made for copper prices continuing to surge, given the metal’s role in everything from wiring to cookware to ammunition. Weak Dollar & Peak Copper A large portion of the strength of copper prices can be attributed to the weak U.S. dollar. Like most commodities, copper is traded around the world in dollars, [...]

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Half Year In Review: Six ETF Stories From The First Six Months of ’09

Michael Johnston — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:05:58 +0000

With a roller coaster six months behind us that saw no shortage of interesting twists and turns and unsuspected headlines, we’ve finally reached the midway point of 2009. Ahead of us is the highly anticipated “second half of 2009,” which for months we’ve heard will hold returns to growth, a recovering economy, and enough green shoots feed a revolution (possibly the one taking shape in the streets of Iran?). When looking graphically at the market’s performance over the last two quarters, I felt like I was going through a sloppy to-do list. Everything looks like a squiggly checkmark, with a sharp decline in the beginning of the year followed by a longer upslope, bringing us right about back to where we started. But not all ETFs followed this pattern. Here’s a look at six groups of ETFs that distinguished themselves in the first half of 2009: 1. It’s G-O-O-D to be [...]

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