Commodities (35)

Podcast: The what, why and how of commodities - LGIM explains
Investment strategy

Podcast: The what, why and how of commodities - LGIM explains

What are broad commodities? Why might an investor want to gain exposure to them as part of a...

By LGIM

08 Feb 2024

1 min read

The evolution of commodity investing: from ancient Sumer to BCOM
Investment strategy

The evolution of commodity investing: from ancient Sumer to BCOM

In the first instalment of a two-part series, we delve into the origins of commodity futures...
By Tobias Merfeld Michael Stewart
16 Jan 2024
3 min read
Gold or broad commodity exposure: which is the better diversifier?
Investment strategy

Gold or broad commodity exposure: which is the better diversifier?

We've run the numbers to see how the two compare in terms of inflation hedging and offsetting...
By Aude MartinMichael Stewart
18 Dec 2023
3 min read
The changing nature of commodities
ESG and long-term themes

The changing nature of commodities

To successfully decarbonise the economy, we need to change the commodities we consume. Fossil fue...
By Patrick GreeneJustine Schafer
18 Dec 2023
3 min read
Finding an edge in commodities: why backwardation matters
Investment strategy

Finding an edge in commodities: why backwardation matters

In the first instalment of a two-part blog on backwardation, we explain how the mechanics of...

By Aude MartinMichael Stewart

28 Nov 2023

4 min read

Podcast: Positively charged: lithium and the electric vehicle revolution
LGIM
ESG and long-term themes

Podcast: Positively charged: lithium and the electric vehicle revolution

Batteries have a critical role to play in the transition to net zero, with the rapid rise of...
By LGIM
22 Sep 2023
1 min read
Chart of the month: Europe’s LNG binge and the dangers of partial analysis
Christopher Jeffery
Markets and economics

Chart of the month: Europe’s LNG binge and the dangers of partial analysis

The speed with which Europe pivoted to LNG following Russia's invasion of Ukraine took many - us...
By Christopher Jeffery
01 Aug 2023
1 min read
China’s housing overhang casts a long shadow
Erik Lueth
Markets and economics

China’s housing overhang casts a long shadow

We believe speculation in China's housing market jeopardises GDP growth expectations and could...
By Erik Lueth
10 Jul 2023
3 min read