New Aluminum Hedging Feature Coming to LME

Posted on April 16, 2014 by

The London Metal Exchange announced a new feature for its exchange, giving traders more options than ever. Specifically, the exchange will give traders the ability to hedge aluminum prices, as the commodity continues to rise due to lengthy delivery times that have thrown a wrench in a number of supply chains [for more commodity news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

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How The LME Is Impacting Beer Prices

Posted on July 2, 2013 by

When you sit down for a cold beer, you probably don’t think of all of the factors that culminated to create the product. What’s more, you probably never consider the fact that the London Metal Exchange (LME) could have such a marked impact on the frosty beverage. But traders utilizing the LME to purchase aluminum for beer cans have recently reiterated issues that the exchange is causing, putting beer prices in a pinch [for more aluminum news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

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The Best and Worst Industrial Metals ETFs of 2012

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

As 2012 draws to an end, investors are taking time to reflect on some of the best and worst performing commodities of the year. Though the year’s headlines have been dominated by energy and precious metals, there are a number of assets that have flown relatively under the radar. Industrial metals are among the most practical commodities on the market given their wide use in our everyday lives, but they rarely receive attention over something like gold or oil. Below, we outline the performances of some of the biggest industrial metals for 2012 [for more industrial metal news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

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For Day Traders: The Most Liquid ETF for Every Commodity

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

The introduction of commodity ETFs brought trading to a whole new level, as your average retail investor now has the opportunity to trade something like natural gas futures through a single ticker. As the years have gone on, a number of these products have grown to be some of the most widely-used financial instruments for their respective commodity. One advantage to ETFs, however, is that liquidity is not hindered by average volume due the the creation process. Instead, there will just be some funds that are more liquid and tradable than others [for more commodity ETF news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

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Which Aluminum ETF Is Right For You? JJU vs. FOIL

Posted on September 7, 2012 by

Over the years, aluminum has made its stance in the world, becoming one of the most popular metals in both the industrial and financial universe. Aluminum is also one of the most abundant metals on earth as well as the third most widespread element. Its low density and ability to withstand corrosion makes it a popular choice for a wide variety of uses, stretching from foil and cans to cars and aircraft. Because of its numerous applications, the metal has also found its way into many investor’s portfolios, providing yet another potentially lucrative opportunity in the commodities space. And thanks to the development of the exchange-traded fund industry, investors now have several ways to gain access to this industrial commodity. Below, we outline the two most popular aluminum ETFs and which one will fit your investment objectives [see also Jim Rogers Says: Buy Commodities Now, Or You’ll Hate Yourself Later]. 

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Commodity ETFs: It Takes Two To Contango

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

This article originally appeared on ETFdb.com. Futures-based investing has long been a popular option for those looking to gain exposure to commodities that were otherwise difficult to reach. But with the introduction of ETFs came increased granularity in this investing segment, as there are now exchange traded products that offer exposure to a wide variety of commodities through a single ticker. This alleviates the stress and complexities that are involved with managing a futures account, while allowing investors to sometimes gain access to multiple commodity futures with just one fund. Still, for everything that ETFs have opened up for the everyday investor, these funds are by no means perfect.

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