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Hedge funds take profits on commodities

By Marvin G. Perez, Bloomberg | June 16, 2014

Hedge funds cut wagers on rising agricultural prices at the fastest pace since January before the U.S. government predicted rising supplies of everything from wheat to rice.

Commodities: It’s what’s for diversification

By Daniel P. Collins | June 1, 2014

Commodity trading advisors have had a rough go over the last few years, generally, but not all managers have struggled. Ag-based CTAs have performed well and investors have taken notice.

Ag markets rewarding for fundamental traders

By Daniel P. Collins | May 7, 2014

Ag markets rewarding for fundamental traders.

Ag ETFs on a roll

By Elizabeth Campbell, Bloomberg | May 6, 2014

Exchange-traded products tracking farm commodities grew by $542.7 million since the end of last year to $2.5 billion as of May 2.

CFTC has new tools and greater authority to pursue wrongdoers

By Trace Schmeltz | May 1, 2014

Dodd-Frank was passed in 2010 but new CFTC authority to pursue fraud and manipulation are just coming on line. What will they do with it and what will it mean for the industry.