Top 5 Commodity ETFs Of 2011
As we enter the home stretch of 2011, many investors are taking the time to look back on a hectic year to re-evaluate their underlying holdings and put themselves in the best position for 2012. As far as commodities are concerned, it was a pretty rough year. Though the first few months went off without a major hitch, volatility spiked as 2011 progressed, causing commodities to exhibit wild daily movements. For the most part, turning a profit was a tall order for 2011, as a number of commodity investments endured miserable returns. In fact, it is estimated that anywhere from 90%-95% of investors lose money when investing in commodities, making this year no exception [see more at How To Lose Money Investing In Commodities].
Precious Metals ETFs: Finding The Best Fit
This story originally appeared on ETFdb.com. ETFs have emerged as popular tools for establishing exposure to a wide variety of asset classes, ranging from U.S. Treasuries to Vietnamese equities. But few corners of the exchange-traded product world have seen more explosive growth in recent years than precious metals, as investors have embraced these vehicles as the most efficient way to access assets that have turned in some monster performance numbers in recent years. The 21 ETFs in the Precious Metals ETFdb Category have more than $83 billion in aggregate assets, representing about 8% of the total ETP industry. That’s a massive total for an asset class that generally accounts for a relatively minor portion of long-term portfolios, reflecting the appeal of the low maintenance and low fees offered by the exchange-traded structure.
