Minimize risk and maximize profit as a commodities investor
Investing in Commodities For Dummies gives you an in-depth look at how commodities stack up against other assets and advice on how to avoid investing pitfalls. This book shows you how to diversify beyond stocks and bonds by moving money into a market that’s widely viewed as a safe haven during times of turmoil on Wall Street. You can learn to trade gold, silver, heating oil, US cotton, and many of the other things we need and use every day. Check out this easy-to-follow Dummies guide for the basics on breaking into the market, common myths, and a range of trading and investing strategies.
* Get started investing in commodities with step-by-step instructions
* Diversify your portfolio, measure risk, and apply market analysis techniques to commodity markets
* Find useful information and expert tips so you can make informed decisions
* Learn tips for identifying good trades, selling at the right time, and evaluating your hunches
Investing in Commodities For Dummies gives amateur investors–that’s you!–a comprehensive guide to trading, investing, and making money in the commodities arena.
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Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Commodities 5
Chapter 1: Investors, Start Your Engines! The Basics of Commodities 7
Chapter 2: The Pros and Cons of Commodities 19
Part 2: In Power: Making Money in Energy 39
Chapter 3: It’s a Crude World: Investing in Crude Oil 41
Chapter 4: What a Gas! Investing in Natural Gas 57
Chapter 5: Investing in Renewable and Alternative Energy 69
Chapter 6: Investing in Energy Companies 89
Part 3: Investing in Metals and Agricultural Products 105
Chapter 7: All That Glitters: Investing in Gold, Silver, and Platinum 107
Chapter 8: Considering Steel, Aluminum, Copper, and Other Metals 125
Chapter 9: Unearthing Top Mining Companies 141
Chapter 10: Trading Agricultural Products 151
Part 4: Choosing an Investment Approach 171
Chapter 11: Welcoming Commodities into Your Portfolio 173
Chapter 12: Investing in ETFs and Commodity Indexes 187
Chapter 13: Getting a Grip on Futures and Options 207
Chapter 14: Choosing a Professional and Trading Accounts 225
Part 5: The Part of Tens 245
Chapter 15: Ten Market Indicators You Should Monitor 247
Chapter 16: Ten Investment Vehicles for Commodities 253
Index 259
Mengenai Pengarang
AMINE BOUCHENTOUF is managing director at Commodities Investors, LLC, and has been trading the commodity markets for over 20 years.