Exchange-traded commodity (ETC)

FADING LIGHT?

With the expansion of the ETP industry, there has been increased confusion about how each product differs. Trying to pick an ETF among the barrage of products no longer seems as straight-forward. Helen Fowler takes a look at why this confusion has emerged...

ETF Securities has criticised iShares' proposals to rename some commodities products but says that if ETPS are re-labelled, physically-backed ETFs which lend securities should be in the same category as swap-backed products.

As equity markets rose last week, ETF volumes remained above average and there was some cautious risk-taking to be seen.

A glossary of terms used in ETFM

Paul Burgin looks at the Indian ETF market, where despite high demand, there are many limitations to investing there

One of the few clear winners to emerge from the credit crisis are the precious metals. Nick Sudbury looks at the burgeoning range of options for ETF investors

Matthias Scheiber, partner and fund manager at Aethra AM, talks to Joanne Young about how making the right choice with ETFs is more important than searching for outperforming active managers

Sharp falls and rebounds in commodities prices have caused concern among investors. Paul Burgin looks at how ETPs have been affected by the volatility

Natural resources are taking up more space in portfolios as investors seek to diversify. Joanne Young reports on the growing number of options available in ETPs