[Investing In Commodities FD (For Dummies)] [By: Bouchentouf, Amine] [October, 2015]

by Amine Bouchentouf

Add another dimension to your portfolio with commodities Do you know how commodities stack up against other investment options? "Investing In Commodities For Dummies" is a straightforward resource that provides an in-depth look at what commodities are and how they might prove beneficial to your portfolio. This approachable reference covers the basics on breaking into the commodities market while dispelling myths and sharing a wide range of trading and investing strategies. Simply put, it spotlights the opportunities on the commodities market while leading you away from the mistakes that have plagued other investors. Use this text to understand how to diversify your portfolio, measure risk, and apply market analysis techniques that guide your decision-making.Commodities, including oil, silver, gold, and more, play an important role in everyday life. Because they hold such a steady role in today's world, many investors have found them to be a reliable component of a well-rounded portfolio. Depending upon your current investment portfolio and your financial goals, it might be a great idea to add commodities to your strategy. Understand how to break into the commodities market and start trading immediately Diversify your portfolio to protect your assets to meet your financial goals Minimize the risk associated with your investment strategy while maximizing profits Track commodities indexes and use this knowledge to make informed investment decisionsWhether you're an amateur investor or you're simply looking to expand your investments, "Investing In Commodities For Dummies" is a fantastic guide to adding commodities to your investment strategy!

Genres: Economics, Finance

Paperback

First published November 2, 2015

About the author

Amine Bouchentouf is a native English, Arabic, and French speaker born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco. Amine has been teaching Arabic and lecturing about relations between America and the Arab world in his spare time for over 4 years and has offered classes and seminars for students at Middlebury College, the Council on Foreign Relations, and various schools across the United States.
Amine graduated from Middlebury College and published his first book, Arabic: A Complete Course (Random House), soon after graduating college in order to help Americans understand Arabic language and culture. He has written Arabic For Dummies in an attempt to reach an even wider audience with the aim of fostering better relations through education.
He holds a degree in Economics from Middlebury and has extensive experience in the arena of international investing. He is a registered investment advisor and a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers. Amine is currently working on his third book, Investing in Commodities For Dummies (Wiley Publishing).
Amine is an avid traveler and has visited over 15 countries across the Middle East, Europe, and North and South America. Aside from his interest in languages, business, and travel, Amine enjoys biking, rollerblading, playing guitar, chess, and golf. He lives in New York City.

Reviews

[Andre · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yes it was an intro to commodities, but doesn’t really get into how to trade them. I need more meat.

[J.T. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Um bom livro de introdução ao mercado de investimentos em commodities. Contudo, não é um livro para quem não entende nada sobre como uma economia moderna funciona. O autor explica com uma boa profundidade (para iniciantes) o que são commodities, suas categorias, quem são as grandes empresas e instituições do mercado e onde procurar informações para aprofundar-se no assunto. O autor é também consultor e anuncia aqui e ali no livro sua própria página, porém não achei intrusivo ou inapropriado. Se você está procurando um livro que sirva de ponto de partida para você no mercado de investimentos em commodities, este é um bom e barato livro para começar. Li-o em 2021 e apesar de desatualizado, os princípios e dicas do livro acredito que permaneçam pertinentes.

[Sebastian Salamanca · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is very simple and straightforward. Super easy to understand if you are curious about commodities investing and how that market works this book is a great introducing resource

It gives you broad ideas on how to invest in commodities, different investment vehicles and so on.

I think this book is not enoch equipment to start investing in futures, you need to dig deeper and have more complex concepts. If you want to jump into futures, i suggest you to read more books are practice.

Is definitely worth reading once again if you are new to commodities, want to jump in and don't know how

[Abhi Yerra · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is very basic understanding of the commodities markets and the different things that are traded within it. Though it has some information on trading I do not think this book is good foe that. It is a good place to jump off into specific areas as it it seems having a single book covering the investing of various commodities would not be possible because of how the various futures contracts work.

[Eugene · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's a good book but just to flip through. Chapter 13 was the most interesting, where futures and options were explained. Really enjoyed the explanation!

[Ryan Klein · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty straightforward. Often repetitive and not when it mattered,