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Timber: WOOD Or CUT?

It’s been a long time (and a wild ride) since we last looked at timber. But which timber ETF has weathered the economic slump and recovery better?

Julian Murdoch Tuesday, 06 July 2010
 
Nusbaum: Buying Agriculture
Roger NusbaumFinancial adviser and TheStreet.com contributor Roger Nusbaum sees opportunities in agriculture and other hard asset categories.
  • Oil is going to $80
  • Gold still has a place
  • Monsanto as a core holding
Lara Crigger Friday, 29 May 2009
 
MLPs: Profit In The Pipelines?
PipelineThis often-overlooked asset class can help you tap into the coming infrastructure boom.
  • High yields, low risk
  • Oversold and undervalued?
  • The risks and challenges
Lara Crigger Tuesday, 10 March 2009
 
A Real Commodity Moneymaker
Real-time Inflation Indicator (per annum): 9.2%

Wednesday's column ("2008 Was Golden ... Barely") left some readers with the impression that there were hardly any winners among the exchange-traded products (ETPs) tracking commodities.

Brad Zigler Thursday, 08 January 2009
 
Considering China
PodcastAssociate Editor Dave Nadig talks with Kevin Kerr about the giant Chinese stimulus package, the potential for more OPEC cuts, and whether Jim Rogers is right to be sweet on sugar.

 

Administrator Tuesday, 11 November 2008
 
Less Timid About Timber
Photo of cut and stacked timberA guided tour of two ETFs that provide access to this seldom-traveled investing path.
  • REITS vs. TIMOs
  • Are they really pure-plays?
  • Domestic vs. international exposure

 

Darcy Keith Tuesday, 08 July 2008
 
A Bumper Crop Of Agricultural Products
Managing editor of HardAssetsInvestor.com
Brad Zigler talks turkey about the plethora of
ag products coming to market.
  • Well-timed bonanza
  • Volume tells the story
  • The ETN skew

 

Brad Zigler Wednesday, 07 May 2008
 
Pulp Fact
Could wood pulp be the next big thing for investors, or is the market still too young?
  • Slow-but-steady demand
  • Quiet futures market
  • Opportunities in China

 

Tom Vulcan Tuesday, 06 May 2008
 
An Interview With Bruce Zaro
After the recent commodities correction, one advisor sees opportunities in timber, agriculture and steel (but maybe not gold).
  • Yes, the bull market is still intact
  • Are commodities overbought?
  • Gold breaks its trend line
HardAssetsInvestor.com Friday, 25 April 2008
 
Interview with Kevin Kerr - Part II
Kevin Kerr, one of the world's foremost agriculture commodity traders, surveys the landscape.
  • Why institutions are driving prices higher
  • The impact of China
  • An 8-year bull market
HardAssetsInvestor.com Wednesday, 06 February 2008
 
Interview with Kevin Kerr - Part I
Kevin Kerr, one of the world's foremost agriculture commodity traders, surveys the landscape.
  • Corn is up, but it may go higher
  • Sugar could be sweet
  • Watch for pullbacks
HardAssetsInvestor.com Monday, 04 February 2008
 
SBUX = Coffee

Starbucks has been a pretty terrible place to be lately. But don’t blame the poor Arabica bean.

  • Coffee 101
  • The China connection
  • Is Starbucks’ stock correlated with coffee prices?
Julian Murdoch Tuesday, 29 January 2008
 
The New GreenHaven Commodity ETF Examined

A new ETF tied to the old CRB index offers a different take on the commodities market.

  • Huge focus on agriculture and softs
  • How it compares to GSG and DBC
  • Watch the expenses carefully
Julian Murdoch Monday, 28 January 2008
 
An Interview With ‘Trader Vic’
Victor Sperandeo … aka “Trader Vic” … is one of the most famous commodity traders in the world. In an exclusive HAI interview, he offers his insights on the best opportunities in the commodities market today.
  • Gold is going to $1,000/ounce … soon.
  • Almost nothing can stop the commodities boom.
  • Oil is not the place for aggressive traders.
HardAssetsInvestor.com Monday, 14 January 2008
 
Not So Sweet: U.S. Sugar Sales To Asia Unlikely To See Boom

Will the U.S. find future prosperity in selling low-tech commodities abroad to countries manufacturing high-tech products?

  • The situation with sugar indicates otherwise
  • A global sugar surplus continues
  • Stiff competition from other countries
Maureen Nevin Duffy Friday, 21 December 2007
 
An Interview With Michael Metz
Michael Metz, chief investment strategist for Oppenheimer & Company, lays out his opinions on each segment of the commodities market.
  • Bullish on oil, bearish on alternative energy
  • The dollar has hit bottom
  • Agriculture looks good, gold may look better

Matt Hougan Thursday, 06 December 2007
 
Agribusiness Outshines Gold

Repeat after me: “All that glitters isn’t gold.” Sometimes it’s potash. Or phosphate. Or one of many other products mined, processed or distributed to farmers and ranchers.

Brad Zigler Tuesday, 13 November 2007
 
The Chinese Bubble?
Jim Rogers calls China an “incipient bubble.” If that’s true, what does that mean for the commodities market?
  • The source of marginal demand
  • An export- or import-led economy?
  • The AH Premium index
Matt Hougan Monday, 12 November 2007
 
An Interview With Wesley Karger
Wesley Karger manages money for some of the wealthiest families in the world. He spoke with HAI about commodities.
  • An important part of all portfolios
  • Playing the “reflation” theme
  • Is China a bubble?
HardAssetsInvestor.com Monday, 05 November 2007
 
An Interview With Christian Busken

Busken, a senior research analyst at Fund Evaluation Group, helps nonprofits, endowments and foundations invest in the commodities space.

  • An institutional approach to energy
  • The state of the timber market
  • The broader outlook
HardAssetsInvestor.com Friday, 13 July 2007
 
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