What Are Commodity Index Funds?
Commodity index funds comprise a group of commodity-related stocks bundled into one index. There are risks to purchasing a commodity index fund, but there are also many benefits.
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Crops
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Commodity markets include wheat. A commodity is a physical element such as corn or wheat.
Creation
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Index funds are created by fund managers who gather stocks of various commodities and bundle them together as financial instruments.
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Resources
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Corn can be part of a commodity index fund. The Commodity Research Bureau has many resources that can help you learn about investing in the various commodity index funds on Wall Street.
History
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Oil is traded in commodity markets. Commodity index funds started as a way for farmers to take part in the financial market.
Purpose
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Don't put all your financial eggs in the same basket. By investing in a bundle of goods such as a commodity index fund, you protect yourself by "not putting all of your eggs in one basket."
Risks
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Commodity index funds can increase your chance of winning. Commodity index funds do have financial risks; consult a financial planner before making any important investment decisions about commodity indexes.
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References
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