A Rule-Based Commodity Index
Journal of Investment Management (JOIM), Third Quarter 2014
Posted: 16 Nov 2014
Date Written: October 14, 2014
Abstract
A commodity index is designed as an equal-weighted set of four complementary tactics. The resulting portfolio takes advantage of well-established patterns in commodity markets, including high volatility and the relative independence of the return drivers. These conditions are ideal for achieving rebalancing gains and thusly for improving risk-adjusted performance. Index performance is compared with long commodity indexes and commodity hedge funds. The benefits of an overlay strategy is shown vis-à-vis a traditional stock/bond portfolio.
Keywords: Commodity index, hedge fund replication, overlay strategies, rebalancing gains, portfolio of tactics
JEL Classification: G00
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