Commodities Demystified

by Scott Frush

Confused about commodities? Consult this essential resource Oil, rice, corn, the Euro--commodities these days are hot, and they're getting hotter. This engaging and thorough guide covers all the basics you'll need to profit from today's most active investment classes. Commodities Demystified takes you straight to the heart of the subject, beginning with a discussion on the basic elements of the commodities market. It then introduces you to the various available commodities and investment options, including exchange-traded instruments, futures, and options, and explains the correlation between inflation and commodity prices. Finally, each chapter ends with a quick-review quiz enabling you to test your knowledge. Designed to provide a thorough education without overwhelming you with complexities and mystifying jargon, this self-teaching guide is exactly what you need to successfully identify and trade commodities in today's market. This confusion-busting guide covers: The fundamentals of the commodities market Different commodity classes and subclasses Finding a reputable commodities broker How to make online trades Strategies for minimizing risk and maximizing profits.

353 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 31, 2008

Reviews

[Natali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not a sexy book but I sure did learn a lot about the world from reading this book! For a topic that would seem boring, the author does a great job of breaking this down in an engaging and fast-moving pace.

The last half of the book contains general investing advice, not necessarily commodity specific, but it is still useful. I checked this out from my local library and learned a ton!

[A · Rating 2 out of 5]

broad based summary of the markets - not particularly detailed