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Commodity prices seen as greatest threat to recovery: poll
Rising commodity prices pose the biggest risk to recovery after the 2008 global financial crisis, according to a risk.net poll
Deutsche Bank has listed sterling-hedged versions of its gold, silver, oil and agricultural exchange-traded commodities
Known for their high volatility and extreme sensitivity to natural and geopolitical factors, soft commodities are nonetheless being added to the mix of structured products on offer. Sarah Nowakowska reports...
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iShares launches its first physically backed ETCs
The rising popularity of commodity-linked products has prompted iShares to launch physically backed, exchange-traded commodities for the first time
Asian investors love liquidity but drawn to risk, says BarCap survey
Growing interest in ETFs and a strong preference for liquidity indicate the return of risk appetite in Asia, with equity remaining the antidote of choice to hedge against inflation fears
Soft commodities are 'a better story than metals and gold'
Known for their high volatility and extreme sensitivity to natural and geopolitical factors, soft commodities are nonetheless being added to the mix of structured products on offer
RBS gold exchange-traded note aims to mitigate volatility
The third US-listed ETN from Royal Bank of Scotland tracks either gold or US Treasuries, giving investors access to a commodity while mitigating some of its volatility.
Risk and Energy Risk commodity rankings 2011: Metals
HSBC held on to the top spot in precious metals, in a year dominated by the rise in the price of gold. Société Générale also retained its lead in base metals, some way ahead of second-placed Goldman Sachs. By Ned Molloy
Energy Risk Commodity Rankings 2011: Metals
HSBC held on to the top spot in precious metals, in a year dominated by the rise in the price of gold. Société Générale also retained its lead in base metals, some way ahead of second-placed Goldman Sachs. By Ned Molloy
Asset class performance at the mercy of government policy, says ETF...
Inflation, currency debasement and sovereign debt will remain concerns this year, according to ETF Securities. But the outlook for exchange-traded products looks positive as investors are increasingly use them to reflect their views on markets.
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