Generate steady returns in one of the world's hottest markets

"How to Make Money with Commodities" offers proven strategies and tactics to help individual investors capitalize from the commodities market as global demographic shifts drive prices up.

""How to Make Money with Commodities sets out in crystal-clear language how the commodity markets affect you every day, and in every way, and why your understanding of the market is essential to your portfolio. An incredibly valuable resource for investors of all levels "" -- Ed Weis, Dean, School of Business at Mercy College; former Managing Director, Merrill Lynch

""This book gives fascinating insight into the high-octane world of commodities trading. It unravels the mysteries of the market, layer by layer."" -- Ian McConnell, Business Editor, The Herald (UK) and award-winning journalist

""Andrew Hecht has taken the world of commodities and presented a compelling picture of the various markets from past to present to future. The comprehensive nature of the book makes it a must-read for anyone who is or hopes to be a trader or analyst. . . . Andy's writing is engaging, and he has written a book for everyone, as we are all commodities consumers and intimately affected by these markets."" -- Josef Schroeter, President, CQG Inc.

Given demographic trends around the globe and the increasing demand for staple goods, the commodities market has transformed into one of the hottest new mainstream investment sectors. If your portfolio neglects commodities, now is the time to change it.

"How to Make Money with Commodities" gives you a fully rounded understanding of the market so you can make the very best investment decisions based on your individual strategies and goals.

One of the most sought-after commodities and commodity options traders and analysts in the world, Andrew T. Hecht explains how commodities relate to stocks, bonds, and foreign exchange, and how they affect the average person's world every day. Bolstered by case studies, historical trends and examples, and Hecht's personal experience, How to Make Money with Commodities explores the fundamentals and technicalities that determine commodity prices and shows how you can use that knowledge to your advantage.

Learn everything there is to know about all the major commodities markets, including:

ENERGY--oil and oil products, natural gas, electricity, coal, alternative energy

PRECIOUS METALS--gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and others

BASE METALS--copper, aluminum, nickel, lead, zinc, tin

AGRICULTURE--corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, cattle, hogs

SOFT COMMODITIES--coffee, sugar, cocoa, orange juice, cotton

OTHER COMMODITIES--steel, fertilizers, rare earth metals, lumber, emission allowances, and more

Hecht explains the ins and outs of every market and provides an expert's insight into government regulations, speculators, traders, and the role China will play in shaping the market's future--and he explains how to invest directly in commodity-related instruments such as physical commodities, futures contracts, and options on futures contracts.

"How to Make Money with Commodities" is the perfect one-stop resource for building a solid financial future on a market that promises to remain active and vibrant for the foreseeable future. Get started with commodities today and watch your profitability soar.

Amidst a sharp rise in commodity investing, many have asked whether commodities nowadays move in sync with traditional financial assets. The authors provide evidence that challenges this idea. Using dynamic correlation and recursive co-integration techniques, they found that the relation between the returns on investable commodity and U.S. equity indices has not changed significantly in the last fifteen years. The authors also find no evidence of any secular increase in co-movement between the returns on commodity and equity investments during periods of extreme returns.

This book focuses on four energy commodities -- crude oil, unleaded gasoline, natural gas, and heating oil -- and Commodity Futures Trading Commission's oversight of these commodities. Specifically, this report examines (1) trends and patterns of trading activity in the physical and energy derivatives markets and the effects of those trends on prices; (2) the scope of CFTC's authority for protecting market users from fraudulent, manipulative, and abusive practices in the trading of energy futures contracts; and (3) the effectiveness of CFTC's monitoring and detection of market abuses in energy futures markets and in connection with energy-related enforcement actions. This is an excerpted, edited and indexed version of a GAO report.

Confused about commodities? Consult this essential resource . .

Oil, rice, corn, the Euro--commodities these days are hot, and they're getting hotter. This engaging and thorough guide covers all the basics you'll need to profit from today's most active investment classes. . .

"Commodities Demystified" takes you straight to the heart of the subject, beginning with a discussion on the basic elements of the commodities market. It then introduces you to the various available commodities and investment options, including exchange-traded instruments, futures, and options, and explains the correlation between inflation and commodity prices. Finally, each chapter ends with a quick-review quiz enabling you to test your knowledge. . .

Designed to provide a thorough education without overwhelming you with complexities and mystifying jargon, this self-teaching guide is exactly what you need to successfully identify and trade commodities in today's market. . .

This confusion-busting guide covers: . The fundamentals of the commodities market. Different commodity classes and subclasses. Finding a reputable commodities broker. How to make online trades. Strategies for minimizing risk and maximizing profits.

Eurodollar trading volume is exploding, with no end in sight tools phenomenal growth. The Eurodollar Futures and Options Handbook provides traders and investors with the complete range of current research on Eurodollar futures and options, now the most widely traded money market contracts in the world. The only current book on this widely-followed topic, it features chapters written by Eurodollar experts from JP Morgan, Mellon Capital, Merrill Lynch, and other global trading giants, and will quickly become a required reference for all Eurodollar F&O traders and investors.