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307: The what, why and how of commodities – LGIM explains

2024/2/8
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What are broad commodities? Why might an investor want to gain exposure to them as part of a diversified portfolio? And how does the use of futures contracts influence potential returns? 

Michael Stewart, LGIM’s Head of Pooled Index Strategy, offers a straightforward introduction to the much misunderstood ‘third asset class’. 

This podcast is hosted by Harry Brooks, Content Manager. 

All data is sourced from Eikon as at 5 February 2024 unless otherwise stated. 

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