Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Many investors achieve their investment goals using just mutual funds because of their breadth of options, relatively low costs ...

Precious metals have emerged as the standout asset class of 2025, sharply outperforming equities, debt and cryptocurrencies.

Copper is more than just a building material — it’s a critical component of the global shift toward renewable energy, electric vehicles, and infrastructure upgrades. With demand expected to soar in ...

Natural gas ETFs allow you to invest in the commodity without directly trading futures or stocks. Investors should study each ETF's structure and costs due to complexities like contango. Natural gas ...

One downside to investing in commodities like gold, copper or oil directly through futures or options is that they don’t pay dividends. To earn money, the price of the commodity has to go your way.

Energy ETFs provide broad access to the energy sector, simplifying sector-wide investment. Investing in specific types (upstream, midstream, downstream) aligns with different risk and return goals.

As Easter approaches, sugary products are going to be high on everyone’s supermarket shopping list. But should a sugar investment or two also make the cut? Adding a sweetener to your portfolio could ...