COMMODITIES DEMYSTIFIEDCONTENTSINTRODUCTION xiPART I DEMYSTIFYING COMMODITY FUNDAMENTALS 1CHAPTER 1 Getting Started in Commodities: Understanding the Essentials 3CHAPTER 2 Attractions and Merits: Making the Case for Commodities 19CHAPTER 3 All About the Risks: Commodities Challenges and Concerns 28CHAPTER 4 Players and Participants: The Who’s Who of All Things Commodities 36CHAPTER 5 Investing Fundamentals: Risk, Return, and Commodity Considerations 49CHAPTER 6 Market Indicators: Understanding What Moves Commodities Prices 63CHAPTER 7 Commodity Indexes: A Look Inside the Broad-Based Metrics 74PART II DEMYSTIFYING COMMODITY CLASSES 87CHAPTER 8 Precious and Industrial Metals: Strengthening Your Portfolio to Make It Shine 89viiCommodities Demystifi edviiiCHAPTER 9 Energy Fuels: A Powerful Approach to Energizing Your Portfolio 107CHAPTER 10 Livestock and Agriculture: MOOving and Growing Your Portfolio 128CHAPTER 11 Exotics and Financials: Unordinary Commodities for Portfolio Profi ts 149PART IIIDEMYSTIFYING COMMODITY INVESTING AND TRADING 161CHAPTER 12 Mutual Funds: Using a Conventional Approach to Invest in Commodities 163CHAPTER 13 Exchange-Traded Instruments: The ABCs of ETFs, ETNs, and CEFs 179CHAPTER 14 Stocks and Partnerships: Taking an Ownership Stake in Commodities Companies 197CHAPTER 15 Commodity Hedge Funds: An Alternative Approach for the Accredited Investor 212CHAPTER 16 Futures a