An ETF First for Gold Investors (OUNZ)
When it comes to commodity investing, precious metals are some of the most highly traded commodity markets in the world. Gold in particular, has long been embraced for its inherent value and safe haven appeal. Historically, investors have added gold exposure to their portfolio via physical holdings or futures trading, but thanks to the democratization of the ETF industry, gold exposure can be purchased through a single ticker [for more commodity news and analysis subscribe for our free newsletter].
Merk Funds’ 2013 Gold Outlook
Merk Funds is one of the biggest names in the currency space, and their products have amassed a fair amount of assets as well as attention from the investing world. But the firm has also begun moving into the gold space by laying out plans for a physical gold ETF (OUNZ). With this highly anticipated fund on tap, many investors have been keeping a close eye on Merk’s outlook on the precious metal, especially in light of the fiscal cliff and its impact on gold [for more gold news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].
Three Interesting Commodity ETFs Launching Soon
The world of commodity investing was cracked wide open by the introduction of exchange traded funds. ETFs democratized an asset class that was once reserved for active traders who understood the nuances of direct futures and options investing, leaving many on the sidelines. But now that the commodity ETF world has taken off, investors of all levels have the opportunity to play these hard assets like never before. What’s more, the commodity ETF universe is still expanding, bringing new options for investors to make a play. Below, we outline three interesting commodity funds that have been filed for, but have yet to launch [for more commodity ETF news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].
