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Investing in Commodities: Popular Beliefs and MisconceptionsGeorge S. SkiadopoulosUniversity of Piraeus; University of Warwick - Warwick Business School - Financial Options Research Centre; City University - Faculty of Finance - Cass Business School March 10, 2012 Journal of Asset Management, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 77-83, 2012 Abstract: Over the last decade institutional and individual investors have increased their allocated share of wealth to commodities immensely. In this short article, we discuss some common beliefs and point out the misconceptions on the motivation for investing in commodities, whether commodities should be included in investors’ portfolios and how investors should measure the performance of commodity funds. The expressed ideas can enhance investors’ interest in this fascinating asset class.
Keywords: Asset allocation, Hedging pressure, Commodity futures, Commodity Index, Performance evaluation JEL Classification: C31, E44, G12, G13, G21 Accepted Paper SeriesDate posted: March 12, 2012Suggested CitationContact Information
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