Commodities - a diverse and complex asset class

2011 Conference - Due Diligence Forum | Barclays Capital | 26 August 2011

Demand for commodities exposure is soaring as investors seek to capitalise on long-term trends and diversify portfolios. However, it is a difficult asset class to master. The investment community is still getting to grips with the fundamental drivers of commodity prices. This Due Diligence Forum Research Paper, presented at the 2011 PortfolioConstruction Forum Conference, highlights the knowledge needed to approach this asset class. It examines macroeconomic and long-term drive...