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What Is a Commodity Index Fund? A Complete Beginner's Guide

Introduction: Why Commodity Index Funds Matter Stocks and bonds dominate most investing conversations, yet commodities such as energy, metals, and agricultural goods power the global economy. A commodity index fund offers a simple, diversified way to gain exposure to these essential raw materials without renting warehouse space or trading futures

What Is a Commodity? Meaning, Types, and Market Insights

Introduction to Commodities Commodities form the backbone of the global economy, powering everything from morning coffee to the gasoline in your car. Understanding how these raw materials are classified, traded, and priced can help consumers, businesses, and investors make smarter financial decisions. Defining Commodity A commodity is a standardised, interchangeable

Commodities as an Inflation Hedge: Evidence from the 2020s Supply-Shock Cycle

Introduction: Why Inflation Protection Matters Again The bruising inflation spike that followed the 2020 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the resulting energy and logistics crunch revived a classic investment debate: are commodities still a reliable inflation hedge? During the low-inflation 2010s, many investors abandoned exposure to raw materials,