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Commodity supercycle opportunities excite hedge fund interest
The commodities markets are one of the oldest prevailing markets in human history. Records from the 17th century show derivatives trading began then with rice futures in Japan. Both the complexity of the...
BDO Stoy Hayward Investment Management believes it has a forward-thinking approach. This is displayed in its compelling macro and micro case for allocating to commodities via a diversified fund of hedge...
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Missing links
Steel is by far the biggest global metal market, but it has proved tricky to create a derivatives market for it. Two exchanges have sought to remedy that, but will their new futures contracts take off? By Rahul Jhaveri
Gold producer hedging drops to record lows
Gold hedging plunged by another 18% in the first quarter of 2008, shrinking the global delta-adjusted hedge positions to 22 million troy ounces (Moz).
Other side of the coin
Metal producers may be benefiting from soaring metal prices, but they are also looking to mitigate their ever-increasing input costs, such as raw materials and energy. This seems to be bringing about a shift in hedging activity. By Rahul Jhaveri
Getting physical
Long-time commodity powerhouse Goldman Sachs takes top spot in Asia Risk's first commodity derivatives survey. But the chasing pack is making its presence felt in the region, as more banks look to create a physical set-up in the sector. By Joe Marsh
Belief in real things is the key to Sprott's success
Eric Sprott, CEO and chief investment officer of Sprott Asset Manager, is one of Canada's most high profile - if not the highest - hedge fund manager. He is straight talking and direct in his approach to investing. He is sceptical about pursuing different...
Tocom sets targets high
With competition between global commodity exchanges fierce, the Tokyo Commodity Exchange has big plans to bolster its market position this year, Tocom's chairman and chief executive, Masaaki Nangaku, tells Stella Farrington
Dow Jones launches new single commodity sub-indexes
Dow Jones Indexes and AIG Financial Products have launched the Dow Jones AIG Platinum, Lead and Tin Sub-Indexes. The indexes have been licensed to ETF Securities, London-based provider of exchange traded commodities.
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