Commodity ETFs
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SPDR Gold Shares dominates global gold ETF investing
SPDR Gold Shares holds over $130 billion in gold bullion and sets the standard for gold ETFs, but its higher fees and global reach raise questions about cost and access for U.S. investors seeking inflation protection
Bessent's Iran Sanctions Squeeze Banks, Fueling Oil Price Surge
A new U.S. Treasury crackdown on banks handling Iranian funds is jolting global oil markets, sending Brent crude above $90 and pushing U.S. gasoline prices to record August highs as regulators escalate financial pressure on Tehran.
VanEck Gold Miners ETF vs. Sprott Gold Miners ETF: Which Is the Better Buy?
VanEck Gold Miners ETF and Sprott Gold Miners ETF both offer exposure to gold mining stocks, but differ in fees, yield, and geographic focus-key factors for investors weighing cost, risk, and long-term performance
Materials Stocks Outperform as Options Get Cheaper for Investors
A leading options strategist points to the materials sector, where rising stock prices and unusually low options costs are creating a rare setup for investors seeking limited-risk exposure
JPMorgan's Fertilizer Warning Sparks Grocery Price Fears-Here's the Reality
A viral JPMorgan analysis and a misunderstood USDA figure have fueled talk of a looming food price spike, but the real risks to your grocery bill are more nuanced and concentrated than headlines suggest
Diesel Refining Margins Hit Record $100 Amid Tight U.S. Supply
U.S. diesel crack spreads have surged past $100 a barrel, reaching historic highs as refinery constraints and global supply pressures drive up fuel costs for businesses and consumers
Saudi Oil Shipments Go Dark as Red Sea Risks Disrupt Global Flows
Saudi oil exports through the Red Sea are now hidden from view as tankers disable tracking to avoid attacks, creating major uncertainty for global oil markets and raising the risk of sudden price swings
How Tariffs Impact Your Portfolio and What to Do About It
New U.S. tariffs on 60 countries are raising import costs and fueling inflation, leaving investors to weigh whether to adjust portfolios or stay the course as market volatility and consumer prices climb
Gold Miners or Silver Bars? We Compare VanEck Gold Miners ETF to iShares Silver Trust to Find the Better Buy
Comparing iShares Silver Trust and VanEck Gold Miners ETF means weighing direct silver exposure against gold mining stocks, with differences in risk, fees, tax treatment, and long-term return potential
S&P 500 Faces August Headwinds as Election and Fed Moves Loom
With the S&P 500 historically dropping an average of 18% in midterm election years and the Federal Reserve expected to raise rates, investors face heightened volatility as August approaches amid inflation and geopolitical risk
Global X - Silver Miners ETF vs SPDR Gold Shares: Which Precious Metals Fund Is the Better Buy?
SPDR Gold Shares and Global X - Silver Miners ETF offer sharply different exposure, fees, and risk profiles-one tracks physical gold, the other invests in silver mining stocks. Here's how their returns, volatility, and costs stack up for U.S. investors
Trump Administration Imposes 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Imports, Impacting Companies Like Nucor and Embraer
A new 25% U.S. tariff on many Brazilian imports is set to reshape supply chains, with steelmaker Nucor potentially gaining from reduced competition while Embraer's U.S. business remains largely shielded by aerospace exemptions
Gold's Rally Stalls as BofA Warns of Prolonged Correction in 2026
After a historic 63% surge in 2025, gold prices have reversed sharply, with Bank of America analysts warning that the correction could drag on through late 2026 and test investors' patience before any sustainable rebound
Bernstein Raises Gold Price Target as Fed Rate Outlook Shifts
Gold’s 23% annual gain faces new pressure as the Federal Reserve signals a tougher stance on rates. Bernstein’s revised forecast highlights how central bank demand and Fed policy could reshape the metal’s path for U.S. investors