Why the War on Commodity ETFs?
After enjoying a spectacular growth surge earlier this year, commodity ETF managers now find themselves under attack from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
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CFTC Puts New Limits on Two Commodity ETFs
In a move that casts a shadow on the future of US securities markets, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) withdrew permission for Deutsche Bank to exceed established limits on positions in Soybean, Corn and Wheat contracts.
Case Study: Hedging Inflation
Max and Erma are well on their towards saving for retirement with a well-diversified portfolio. Although they have taken a hit in the recent bear market, they still have a substantial nest egg and want to protect their investments against any inflation threats that may arise from the massive monetary and fiscal stimulus actions taken by the U.S. and other large economies.
Case Study: Locking in Tax Savings
Jane and John have experienced significant declines in their portfolio over the past year and want to lock in capital losses now to offset future gains. They anticipate a market upturn at some point in the near future, so they don’t want to be out of the market. At the same time, they want to avoid any problems with the “wash-sale” rule that discourages the sale and repurchase of a similar security within a 30-day period.