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How Well Does UNG Track Natural Gas?

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Jared Cummans

The United State Natural Gas Fund (UNG) has been one of the most popular ETFs in the past few years, as investors have been using this product to make a play on the volatile world of natural gas. But for all of its popularity UNG has gained a reputation as one of the most hated funds in the industry [for more natural gas news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

Posted in Actionable Ideas, Asset Allocation, Commodity ETF Analysis, Commodity ETFs, Commodity Futures, Energy, Natural Gas | Tagged BNO, FCG, GASZ, UNG, USO | Leave a comment

Three ETFs To Play Natural Gas Not Named UNG

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Carolyn Pairitz

Natural gas is one of the more volatile commodities, allowing investors to bring home serious gains, but also serious losses. It has become a trading favorite thanks to its violent price swings and its paradoxical habit of being consistently inconsistent. With weekly supply reports from the EIA as well as constant investor speculation over future energy uses, it is no surprise to see this asset class surge in such high popularity for the brave investor. But with natural gas futures being a bit too complex and dangerous for the average joe, many have turned to the United States Natural Gas Fund LP (UNG) for their exposure to this coveted trading asset [for more natural gas news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

Posted in Actionable Ideas, Asset Allocation, Commodity ETFs, Energy, Natural Gas | Tagged FCG, GASZ, NAGS, UNG | Leave a comment

The Complete List of Commodity ETFs That Issue a K-1

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Jared Cummans

ETFs have become so popular in recent years in part because of the tax efficiencies that they offer relative to traditional mutual funds. Due to the nuances of the creation / redemption mechanism, ETFs are generally able to give investors more control over their tax situation–instead of pinning them with capital gains obligations due to the activities of other investors [for more ETF news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

Posted in Academic Research, Actionable Ideas, Agriculture, Alternative Energy, Commodity ETF Analysis, Commodity ETFs, Energy, Industrial Metals, Precious Metals | Tagged AGQ, BNO, DBB, UNG, USO | Leave a comment

Natural Gas, UNG Slaughtered by EU Sanctions

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Jared Cummans

Natural gas took a major blow in trading today as the fossil fuel lobbed off more than 3.5%. The unexpected drop came as new sanctions from the EU officially banned natural gas imports from Iran. The move comes as European nations are “trying to increase pressure on Iran to cooperate in talks regarding its nuclear program” writes Associated Press. This comes in a long line of efforts by numerous nations to force Iran into cooperation regarding its nuclear program, an issue that the country seems to have no intentions of addressing [for more natural gas news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

Posted in Actionable Ideas, Asset Allocation, Commodity ETFs, Commodity Futures, Energy, Natural Gas, News and Current Events | Tagged DGAZ, GASZ, UGAZ, UNG, UNL | Leave a comment

4 Investing Opportunites From the Inside Commodities Conference

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Jared Cummans

Index Universe’s Inside Commodities conference took place in Chicago this week, and we were lucky enough to get passes to hear the likes of Dennis Gartman and Peter Schiff share their insights on the commodity world. Amid some heated panels and healthy debates, there were a number of important points made, and significant takeaways that all commodity investors should hear. Below, we outline five of the most important points made, or most significant takeaways from the conference [for more commodity news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

Posted in Academic Research, Actionable Ideas, Agriculture, Alternative Energy, Asset Allocation, Biofuels, Coal, Corn, Energy, Gold, Natural Gas, Precious Metals | Tagged Corn, GLD, IAU, KOL, UNG | 1 Comment

Natural Gas Gains 20% In 4 Weeks

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Jared Cummans

Natural gas continues its bullish trend, as the fossil fuel looks to shake off the crushing losses that the last four years have brought. Thanks to the hottest summer in U.S. history and a spike in demand for this vital energy source, NG was able to rally for the better part of 2012, though it still remains negative for the year. But after many watched this commodity suffer a pullback in August, many thought it was heading to its old ways of consistent losses. Instead, NG turned it on in September and has been up roughly 20% in the trailing four week period [for more natural gas news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

Posted in Academic Research, Actionable Ideas, Asset Allocation, Commodity ETFs, Commodity Futures, Energy, Natural Gas | Tagged GASZ, UGAZ, UNG | 2 Comments

For Day Traders: The Most Liquid ETF for Every Commodity

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Jared Cummans

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].

Posted in Academic Research, Actionable Ideas, Agriculture, Alternative Energy, Aluminum, Asset Allocation, Brent Oil, Cocoa, Coffee, Commodity ETF Analysis, Commodity ETFs, Copper, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Gasoline, Gold, Heating Oil, Industrial Metals, Lead, Livestock, Natural Gas, Nickel, Nuclear, Palladium, Platinum, Precious Metals, Silver, Solar, Soybeans, Sugar, Tin, Wheat, Wind | Tagged BAL, BNO, Corn, COW, FAN, GLD, JJC, JJN, JJT, JJU, JO, LD, NIB, NLR, PALL, PPLT, SGG, SLV, SOYB, TAN, UGA, UHN, UNG, USO, WEAT | 13 Comments

For Long Term Investors: The Cheapest ETF for Every Commodity

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Jared Cummans

After gathering more than $1 trillion in total assets under management, ETFs have cemented their place in the financial world. Among the universe of nearly 1,500 products, commodity funds have garnered a lot of attention, as these products have democratized an asset class that was once difficult to reach by retail investors. Now, there are a number of exchange-traded options to help you gain exposure to your favorite hard assets, all at a low cost.

Posted in Academic Research, Actionable Ideas, Agriculture, Alternative Energy, Aluminum, Asset Allocation, Brent Oil, Cocoa, Coffee, Commodity ETF Analysis, Commodity ETFs, Commodity Futures, Copper, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Gasoline, Gold, Heating Oil, Industrial Metals, Lead, Livestock, Natural Gas, Nickel, Nuclear, Palladium, Platinum, Precious Metals, Silver, Solar, Soybeans, Steel, Sugar, Tin, Wheat, Wind, WTI | Tagged BAL, BNO, Corn, cper, FAN, GLD, IAU, NUCL, PALL, PPLT, SGG, SIVR, SLV, TAN, UGA, UHN, UNG, USO | 5 Comments

Five Commodity ETFs Long Term Investors Should Run Away From

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Jared Cummans

Commodity ETF investing has rapidly grown in popularity in recent years, as these securities have democratized an asset class that was once out of reach for a vast number of investors. Now, you can add exposure to physical gold or soybean futures with a single ticker. The majority of these products were designed with traders in mind, but there are also a fair amount of commodity funds that were designed for long-term investors. The problem is, it can be difficult to tell which funds are appropriate for you and your investment strategy. Below, we outline five commodity ETFs that can be useful in certain environments, but should be avoided by long-term investors [for more commodity ETF news subscribe to our free newsletter].

Posted in Actionable Ideas, Asset Allocation, Commodity ETFs, Commodity Futures, Energy, Gold, Natural Gas, Precious Metals, WTI | Tagged DBC, GLD, IAU, UNG, USO | 4 Comments

100 Insightful Futures Traders Worth Following on Twitter

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Jared Cummans

Futures investing is one of the safest and most effective ways to add exposure to risky assets like commodities. Futures allow users to limit their downside risk while also affording the opportunity of making speculative calls on all kinds of assets. But keeping up with futures and all of the various trading methodologies out there can be a difficult task. Luckily, there are plenty of well-versed Twitter experts around the internet to help you get a handle on how to properly use futures contracts as well as actionable trade ideas. Below, we outline 100 must-follow futures traders on Twitter (in no particular order) [for the most up to date commodity news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

Posted in Actionable Ideas, Asset Allocation, Commodity Futures | Tagged DBA, DBC, GLD, MOO, SLV, SPY, UNG, USO | 9 Comments