Three Commodities to Bet With Buffett

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, is one of the most famous investors in the world. So when he makes a big bet, there are plenty of individuals who are willing to follow or are at least curious as to whether or not they should do the same. Buffett’s latest bet was placed in the U.S. housing industry, a market segment that has been rattled since 2007 and is still struggling to find a foothold. The famed businessman justified his bet by stating that he has watched every asset class besides housing for the last two years and now that markets have flattened, he sees housing with room to run [see also Why Buffett is Dead Wrong on Gold].

Posted in Agriculture, Commodity ETFs, Commodity Futures, Copper, Industrial Metals, Steel, Timber | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

The Beginner’s Guide to Timber Investment Funds: How to Invest in Timber

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

The benefits of commodity investing have been well-documented in recent years, as this asset class has become a more widely-accepted part of every investor’s portfolio. These assets are typically used for their appeal as inflation hedges as well as their low correlation to the overall stock market. When most investors think of these kinds of assets, big name commodities like gold and silver come to mind, yet their are a number of other options that present equally compelling investment theses. One of those investments is timber, a commodity that has proven its worth over time [for more commodity news subscribe to our free newsletter].

Posted in Agriculture, Asset Allocation, Commodity ETFs, Commodity Futures, Commodity Producers, Timber | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

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