In this series on portfolio basics, I’ll explain some of the fundamentals of putting together sound portfolios. I’ll start with some of the most widely used types of investments and walk through what ...

A commodity market is where you can buy and sell goods taken from the earth—from cattle to gold, oil to oranges, and orange juice to wheat. Commodities are turned into products like baked goods, ...

Commodity ETFs simplify investing in metals, energy, and agriculture without physical ownership. Some commodity ETFs avoid K-1 tax forms, streamlining tax filing for investors. Using commodity ETFs ...

Investing in commodities can help diversify your portfolio, offering a hedge against inflation and currency fluctuations. Unlike traditional assets like stocks and bonds, commodities such as gold, oil ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Commodities are unbranded goods like oil and crops, traded on exchanges based on market demand. Price changes in commodities impact consumer costs, notably in food and fuel. Commodity investment ...

Wall Street turns to gold when the economy shows warning signs of a potential downturn, but gold isn't the only commodity worth investing in. Diversifying your portfolio with crude oil, crops, and ...