Description
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Commodities 5
Chapter 1: Investors, Start Your Engines! The Basics of Commodities 7
Chapter 2: The Pros and Cons of Commodities 19
Part 2: In Power: Making Money in Energy 39
Chapter 3: It’s a Crude World: Investing in Crude Oil 41
Chapter 4: What a Gas! Investing in Natural Gas 57
Chapter 5: Investing in Renewable and Alternative Energy 69
Chapter 6: Investing in Energy Companies 89
Part 3: Investing in Metals and Agricultural Products 105
Chapter 7: All That Glitters: Investing in Gold, Silver, and Platinum 107
Chapter 8: Considering Steel, Aluminum, Copper, and Other Metals 125
Chapter 9: Unearthing Top Mining Companies 141
Chapter 10: Trading Agricultural Products 151
Part 4: Choosing an Investment Approach 171
Chapter 11: Welcoming Commodities into Your Portfolio 173
Chapter 12: Investing in ETFs and Commodity Indexes 187
Chapter 13: Getting a Grip on Futures and Options 207
Chapter 14: Choosing a Professional and Trading Accounts 225
Part 5: The Part of Tens 245
Chapter 15: Ten Market Indicators You Should Monitor 247
Chapter 16: Ten Investment Vehicles for Commodities 253
Index 259
