Tag: Commodity ETF
Should You Trade Commodity Options?
The vast majority of my articles focus on trading equities options and equity index options. Of course, those are the most popular options, so it makes sense. However, let’s not forget about commodity options. First off, when trading commodity options, I recommend only trading options on commodity ETFs. Yes, options do trade on commodity futures. […]
Commodity ETFs: Are They Worth Buying?
There’s never been a better time to buy commodities. It used to be commodities were reserved for a tiny segment of the investor population. But now, thanks to commodity ETFs, anyone can trade them. And why not? We’re in the middle of a commodity bull market. Many commodities are trading at record highs. And it’s […]
Is This The Commodity ETF For You?
In 2006, more than 239 tons of platinum were bought and sold. 24 tons were used in the electronics and chemical industries… almost 50 tons were used in jewelry… and the remainder was used for automobile emissions control. Despite having a reputation as a precious metal, platinum is used in a wide variety of industrial […]
ETFs – Why You Should Be Using ETFs In Your Own Portfolio
I was at lunch the other day with a friend of mine. Bob and I have known each other for about 12 years now. We recently reconnected and met-up over lunch. It was perfect for me… he paid. (Those of you who know me know how frugal I am!) Anyway, we were talking about his […]
