Commodities
Commodities
Grains feed the world
Wheat
Corn
Soybeans
Rice
Metals build the world
Gold
Silver Copper
Platinum
"Softs" enrich the world
Coffee
Sugar
Cotton
Cocoa
Energy fuels the world
Crude Oil
Natural Gas
Ethanol
Gasoline
Why Commodities?
Historical Ratio of Commodities to Equities
Store of Value
Historically, some commodities like gold can offer a means to preserve purchasing power over a long period of time.
Inflation Hedge
Commodities can offer a hedge against inflation, primarily because they are investments in physical resources that represent the value of goods which are often linked to inflation.
Portfolio Diversification
We believe that expanding an investment portfolio to include commodities can boost performance.
Historically Cheap
Many commodities are priced near historic lows. We believe certain commodities offer a "buy low" opportunity.
Transparency
Unlike companies, commodities do not have a board of directors, demanding shareholders, or the potential for fradulent accounting practices.
Low Correlation to Traditional Assets
As traditional asset classes have become increasingly correlated to one another, the diversification provided by real assets is becoming increasingly attractive to many investors.
Disclaimer on Risk
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The benefits listed on this page apply to physical commodities and may not apply to futures contracts. Contrarian Investors does not trade physical commodities and does not wish to represent itself as a physical commodity trader. The risk of loss in futures, options, and forex trading is substantial and may not be a suitable investment for everyone.