Commodities
Energy sector drives commodity ETPs higher
With continued tension in the Middle East putting upward pressure on oil prices, commodity exchange-traded products have seen strong inflows so far in 2012, led by energy and precious metals
Lyxor has launched a new range of commodity exchange-traded funds on the London Stock Exchange, offering investors broadly diversified commodity exposure through a combination of four strategies
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Commodity investing to bounce back in 2012
Investments in commodities are expected to increase in 2012 after dipping last year, with crude oil, gold and copper tipped as best performers, according to a Barclays Capital survey
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Start of 2012 sees surge in commodities ETF launches
Commodities have returned to the structured products spotlight as providers come up with new, more efficient ways of gaining exposure to the asset class and explore innovative ways to package commodity-based investments. By Hannah Collins
Metals indexes give precious performance
It has been a good start to the year for industrial and precious metals, reflecting increasing optimism towards commodities. ETF providers have responded to bullish sentiments with the launch of both broad commodity- and sector-targeted funds
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