{"product_id":"commodities-rising-isbn-9780471772255","title":"Commodities Rising","description":"\"\u003ci\u003eCommodities Rising\u003c\/i\u003e, part memoir and part investment guide, provides a unique and practical perspective that is based on a rare combination of professional experiences.\"  \u003cp\u003e-Donald F. Larson, Senior Economist, World Bank\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Jeffrey Christian brings twenty-five years of commodity market experience to his thoughtful and insightful new book. A keen analyst, Christian debunks many commodity market myths. There has been a substantial underinvestment in commodity research of late. His book is a 'must-read' for any investor wishing to avoid the pitfalls present in physical commodity investments.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Terrence F. Martell, PhD, Saxe Distinguished Professor of Finance, Director, Weissman Center for International Business, Baruch College, CUNY;Public Governor, New York Board of Trade\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If you've read one of the recent 'commodity craze' books, you'll appreciate the more careful, thorough account Christian provides here. His anecdotes and analysis will convince you that this is truly an insider's assessment.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Peter A. Biebel, Vice President, Director of Futures Research, A.G. Edwards \u0026amp; Sons, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In addition to its depth, Christian's book is extremely reader-friendly, presenting commodity issues from various angles. I strongly recommend to anyone interested in commodities that they read this book; and to those still unfamiliar with the subject, I recommend that they take a look. The rewards will be significant, intellectually and possibly financially.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Takamasa Akiyama, Professor of Development Economics, Nihon University, Mishima, Japan, and Senior Advisor, Foundation for Advanced Studies onInternational Development (FASID), Tokyo, Japan Analyze the current commodity environment and look out over the next few years to identify potential profit situations in \u003cb\u003eCommodities Rising\u003c\/b\u003e. You'll learn how commodities can be used to reduce risk and increase returns in a balanced investment portfolio. Author and commodities expert Jeffrey Christian debunks much of the misinformation currently circulating about commodities and provides a reasoned reality-check you can use to evaluate the claims and promises of various publications and brokerages in the commodity field. Specific issues addressed throughout this book include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe variety of commodity investments?exchange traded funds, stocks, futures, and options;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecommodities in the global economy;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecommodity trading\/investing strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Filled with in-depth insights and engaging anecdotes gleaned from the author?s 30 years in the commodity markets, this is an invaluable resource for the serious investor or trader.  Preface.  \u003cp\u003eChapter 1. The Commodities Rush Is On.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2. The Myth of the Commodities Supercycle and the Chinese Consuming Giant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3. Commodities and the Global Economy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4. Commodities as an Asset Class.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5. Commodity Investment Vehicles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6. Commodity Strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7. Precious Metals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8. Energy Commodities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9. Tropical Agriculturals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10. Grains and Oilseeds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11. Base Metals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12. The Fundamentals Still Apply.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"one of the most brilliant and independent-minded analysts. . . \" (Barron's, December 18, 2006)  \u003cp\u003e…you would definitely look like you did your homework with that in your man-bag.' ( City Wealth, November 2006)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eJEFFREY M. CHRISTIAN\u003c\/b\u003e is Managing Director of the CPM Group, one of the world's premier precious metals and commodities research and consulting companies. He began his career in commodities as a journalist at Metals Week, and then moved to J. Aron, which later became the commodities trading division of Goldman Sachs. Mr. Christian founded CPM Group when he spun off his research team from Goldman Sachs in 1986. He speaks frequently at commodity industry conferences and seminars, and oversees the publication of CPM's renowned precious metal yearbooks. Mr. Christian is quoted frequently in the financial press and has appeared on several financial news programs to discuss commodities.  Commodities markets are a fascinating part of the world economy and financial markets. Besides being the building blocks of the real economy, commodities provide investors with superior long-term investment performance results and offer traders tremendous short-term opportunities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003eOver his thirty-year career, commodities expert Jeffrey Christian has gained broad firsthand knowledge about how these markets work; how commodities are monetized and traded around the world; and how these various transactions are executed. Now, in Commodities Rising, he wants to share those experiences with you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in a straightforward and accessible style, Commodities Rising analyzes the current commodity environment and looks out over the next few years to identify potential profit situations for investors and traders. More importantly, it will show you how commodities can be used to reduce risk and increase returns in a balanced investment portfolio. You'll be introduced to a variety of ways in which you can gain exposure to commodities—through both direct and indirect means—as well as discover some specific strategies that will allow you to use the instruments you choose effectively and manage your positions with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommodities Rising also works hard to debunk much of the misinformation currently circulating about this market, and provides a reasoned and authoritative reality check. Some of the more widely circulated myths are addressed, including the concept of a long-lasting supercycle in rising commodity prices and the idea that China will be a massive consumer of commodities whose actions will drive prices even higher.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe second half of this book takes a deeper look at sixteen specific commodities grouped under the following headings:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrecious metals: gold, silver, platinum,and palladium\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnergy: petroleum, natural gas, and uranium\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTropical agriculturals: cocoa, coffee, and cotton\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrains: corn, soybeans, and wheat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBase metals: copper, lead, and zinc\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes critical background information needed to assess the attractiveness of these individual commodities as investments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilled with in-depth insights, practical examples, and a number of engaging anecdotes, Commodities Rising is an invaluable informational resource for today's serious investor or trader.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCommodities Rising\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Commodities Rising, part memoir and part investment guide, provides a unique and practical perspective that is based on a rare combination of professional experiences.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Donald F. Larson, Senior Economist, World Bank\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Jeffrey Christian brings twenty-five years of commodity market experience to his thoughtful and insightful new book. A keen analyst, Christian debunks many commodity market myths. There has been a substantial underinvestment in commodity research of late. His book is a 'must-read' for any investor wishing to avoid the pitfalls present in physical commodity investments.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Terrence F. Martell, PhD, Saxe Distinguished Professor of Finance, Director, Weissman Center for International Business, Baruch College, CUNY; Public Governor, New York Board of Trade\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If you've read one of the recent 'commodity craze' books, you'll appreciate the more careful, thorough account Christian provides here. His anecdotes and analysis will convince you that this is truly an insider's assessment.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Peter A. Biebel, Vice President, Director of Futures Research, A.G. Edwards \u0026amp; Sons, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In addition to its depth, Christian's book is extremely reader-friendly, presenting commodity issues from various angles. I strongly recommend to anyone interested in commodities that they read this book; and to those still unfamiliar with the subject, I recommend that they take a look. The rewards will be significant, intellectually and possibly financially.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Takamasa Akiyama, Professor of Development Economics, Nihon University, Mishima, Japan, and Senior Advisor, Foundation for Advanced Studies onInternational Development (FASID), Tokyo, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988949975269,"sku":"NP9780471772255","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471772255.jpg?v=1761782175","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/commodities-rising-isbn-9780471772255","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}