Commodity investing has been around for decades, but it was only recently that their popularity has spread to the general public. It is now generally recommended that investors set aside anywhere from 5% to 10% of their capital for a commodity allocation, as these hard assets generally offer uncorrelated returns essential to diversification. While many investors utilize stocks, ETFs, and futures to obtain their commodity exposure, options contracts can often be a better alternative to not only your commodity holdings, but for the remainder of your portfolio as well [see also Jim Rogers Says: Buy Commodities Now, Or You’ll Hate Yourself Later ]. See the full story here → Related Posts: What Are Futures? The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide Will a Euro Collapse Wreck Your Commodities Allocation? Weekly Agriculture Roundup: Hot Cocoa Commodity ETP Spotlight: DBC In Focus Three Things Wall Street Journal Didn’t Tell You About Commodities