Don Casturo, CIO at Quantix Commodities LP, known for developing innovative commodity indices, joins Kristof Gleich, President & CIO at Harbor Capital, who partners with boutique managers for strong returns. They discuss the evolving landscape of commodity investments, highlighting the flaws in traditional indices and the need for adaptive strategies. The impacts of AI on demand and pricing are explored, along with the importance of diversification in portfolios. Prepare for insightful discussions on navigating economic shifts and maximizing returns!
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Indexes Were Built For Producers Not Investors
Historic commodity indices used production weights to offset producer hedging, not to serve long-term investors.
Reframing index construction around investor objectives can dramatically change returns.
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Weight For Inflation Pass-Through And Roll Yield
Favor commodities with stronger inflation pass-through and lower roll costs when building a strategic allocation.
Weight refined consumable products and gold more than crude oil to improve long-term outcomes.
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Gold As A Debasement Hedge
Gold acts as a durable store-of-value when inflation stems from currency debasement rather than supply shortages.
Dynamically shifting between consumables and gold improves hedge effectiveness across inflation types.
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