CMDT is a relatively new actively managed commodity ETF that uses derivatives to achieve desired exposures. Since inception, CMDT has outperformed the Bloomberg Commodity Index. However, Q1 2025 saw ...

President Donald Trump's auto and retaliatory tariffs on key U.S. trading partners are contributing to market volatility. Trump also recently noted he will impose 25% tariffs on imports from countries ...

Fiat money and commodity money represent two distinct forms of currency, each defined by what gives it value. Fiat money is government-issued currency that has no intrinsic value but holds purchasing ...

Commodity futures offer direct exposure to global supply-and-demand forces, but outright futures positions can be volatile and difficult to manage—especially during weather events, geopolitical shocks ...

Discover how commodity prices impact inflation and your investments. Understand economic factors and risks shaping this relationship for better financial decisions.

A defining feature of CMCITR is its greater allocation to industrial metals and reduced allocation to precious metals ...