Commodities Rising: The Reality Behind the Hype and How To Really Profit in the Commodities Market Jeffrey M. Christian

Hardback, 2006, 250pages, excellent condition

Analyze the current commodity environment and look out over the next few years to identify potential profit situations in Commodities Rising. You'll learn how commodities can be used to reduce risk and increase returns in a balanced investment portfolio. Author and commodities expert Jeffrey Christian debunks much of the misinformation currently circulating about commodities and provides a reasoned reality-check you can use to evaluate the claims and promises of various publications and brokerages in the commodity field. Specific issues addressed throughout this book include:

the variety of commodity investments?exchange traded funds, stocks, futures, and options; commodities in the global economy; commodity trading/investing strategies.

Filled with in-depth insights and engaging anecdotes gleaned from the author?s 30 years in the commodity markets, this is an invaluable resource for the serious investor or trader.

Contents Preface The Commodities Rush Is On The Myth of the Commodities Supercycle and the Chinese Consuming Giant Commodities and the Global Economy Commodities as an Asset Class Commodity Investment Vehicles Commodity Strategies Energy Commodities Tropical Agriculturals Grains and Oilseeds Base Metals The Fundamentals Still Apply Index

Jeffrey Christian brings twenty-five years of commodity market experience to his thoughtful and insightful new book. A keen analyst, Christian debunks many commodity market myths. There has been a substantial underinvestment in commodity research of late. His book is a 'must-read' for any investor wishing to avoid the pitfalls present in physical commodity investments."

-Terrence F. Martell, PhD, Saxe Distinguished Professor of Finance, Director, Weissman Center for International Business, Baruch College, CUNY;Public Governor, New York Board of Tra