Over the past few years, commodities and precious metals have been increasingly recognized as an effective and perhaps necessary tool for diversification. In a post-recession and a slow growi
Over the past few years, commodities and precious metals have been increasingly recognized as an effective and perhaps necessary tool for diversification. In a post-recession and a slow growing economy, investors look to commodities to buffer their portfolios. Commodities tend to offer safety to investors since they tend to have a negative correlation with the stock market. Furthermore, commodities tend to do well in times of inflation. As a risk management tool, commodities and precious metals have clear benefits, but are they perhaps overlooked as a strong investment class in their own right?
iGlobal Forum’s Commodities and Precious Metals Investment Forum 2010 is designed for investors interested in the commodities markets. You can expect thought provoking panel discussions from top notch speakers as they bring you the latest news and insights on gold, energy, agricultural, global currency and more. The Forum will gather broker dealers, hedge fund managers, ETF issuers and marketers, high net worth individuals, index providers, financial advisors and consultants, pension fund managers and registered investment advisors. We invite you to come to New York to meet with your industry peers, current clients, establish new clients, and create new business opportunities for your company.
Key topics to be covered:
• Commodity Trends: Promising Sectors and China’s Growing Appetite for Energy and Materials
• The case for Precious Metals: Portfolio Management and Strategy
• Industrial Metals: Still an Emerging Market?
• Using ETFs to Access Commodity Exposure
• We Built This City: The Global Infrastructure Boom
• Precious Metals versus Currencies?
• Agriculture Commodities: Farmland Investing is Here to Stay
• Using Gold ETFs to Support Strategies For Diversification and Risk Mitigation
