Investing in Commodities (Updated Edition)

Minimize risk and maximize profit as a commodities investor Investing in Commodities For Dummies gives you an in-depth look at how commodities stack up against other assets and advice on how to avoid investing pitfalls. This book shows you how to diversify beyond stocks and bonds by moving money into a market that’s widely viewed as a safe haven during times of turmoil on Wall Street. You can learn to trade gold, silver, heating oil, US cotton, and many of the other things we need and use every day. Check out this easy-to-follow Dummies guide for the basics on breaking into the market, common myths, and a range of trading and investing strategies. Get started investing in commodities with step-by-step instructions Diversify your portfolio, measure risk, and apply market analysis techniques to commodity markets Find useful information and expert tips so you can make informed decisions Learn tips for identifying good trades, selling at the right time, and evaluating your hunches Investing in Commodities For Dummies gives amateur investors—that’s you!—a comprehensive guide to trading, investing, and making money in the commodities arena.