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What Is a Commodity ETF? Overview and Benefits.

By Benjamin LockeUpdated Feb 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM

Key Points

  • Commodity ETFs provide access to commodity markets without direct investment in physical assets.
  • They offer diversification since their performance doesn't tie directly to stock or bond markets.
  • Commodity ETFs can hedge against inflation since commodity prices often rise with inflation.

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