BRENT CRUDE$82.45+1.2%WTI CRUDE$78.14+1.5%GOLD SPOT$2,342.10+0.4%SILVER$28.15-0.1%COPPER HG$4.52-0.2%URANIUM U3O8$92.00+2.8%LITHIUM CARB$13,400-4.1%WHEAT ZW$562.25+0.1%NATURAL GAS$2.85+3.2%ALUMINUM$2,340+0.6%NICKEL$17,200-1.8%COCOA$7,850+5.4%BRENT CRUDE$82.45+1.2%WTI CRUDE$78.14+1.5%GOLD SPOT$2,342.10+0.4%SILVER$28.15-0.1%COPPER HG$4.52-0.2%URANIUM U3O8$92.00+2.8%LITHIUM CARB$13,400-4.1%WHEAT ZW$562.25+0.1%NATURAL GAS$2.85+3.2%ALUMINUM$2,340+0.6%NICKEL$17,200-1.8%COCOA$7,850+5.4%
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Investment Strategy Frameworks

Learn how to position commodities within a diversified portfolio. Each framework includes philosophy, risk profile, allocation guidance, and key metrics to monitor.

Commodity Supercycle Investing

High Risk

Identify early bull phases and accumulate positions before the crowd. Focus on supply-constrained commodities with structural demand tailwinds.

Horizon
5-10 Years
Allocation
10-20% of portfolio
Suitable For
Sophisticated investors with long time horizons
Key Metrics to Monitor
CAPEX trendsSupply elasticityInventoriesDemand growth

Inflation Hedge Portfolios

Medium Risk

Build a defensive core of precious metals and energy to protect purchasing power during inflationary regimes. Rebalance tactically.

Horizon
3-7 Years
Allocation
5-15% of portfolio
Suitable For
Conservative investors in inflationary environments
Key Metrics to Monitor
Real yieldsCPI momentumDollar strengthGold beta

Energy Transition Investing

High Risk

Position for the minerals and metals required to electrify the global economy: copper, lithium, cobalt, nickel, and uranium.

Horizon
10+ Years
Allocation
5-10% of portfolio
Suitable For
Thematic investors with conviction in decarbonization
Key Metrics to Monitor
EV penetrationGrid investmentMine supplyPolicy subsidies

Tactical Commodity Rotation

Medium-High Risk

Shift between commodity classes based on macro regime indicators: growth vs recession, inflation vs deflation, dollar strength vs weakness.

Horizon
1-3 Years
Allocation
Variable 0-20% of portfolio
Suitable For
Active managers and tactical allocators
Key Metrics to Monitor
PMI directionDXY trendYield curveFed policy

Gold Allocation Framework

Low-Medium Risk

Systematic gold positioning based on real interest rates, central bank buying, and geopolitical risk premiums.

Horizon
Perpetual
Allocation
5-10% of portfolio
Suitable For
All investors seeking portfolio insurance
Key Metrics to Monitor
10Y real yieldCentral bank flowsGeopolitical indexUSD trend

Agriculture & Food Security

Medium Risk

Invest in grains and softs to hedge against climate-driven supply shocks and growing global food demand.

Horizon
3-5 Years
Allocation
3-7% of portfolio
Suitable For
Diversifiers concerned with climate and demographic trends
Key Metrics to Monitor
Weather indicesYield trendsExport policiesStock-to-use

Build Your Commodity Allocation

Use our framework to determine the right commodity exposure for your risk tolerance, time horizon, and macro outlook.