Inflation May Not Be Tamed. How Commodities Can Protect Your Portfolio.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Barron's
Current Commodity Market Trends: Commodities are underperforming compared to stocks, with the Bloomberg Commodity Index down 2% this year, while the S&P 500 gained 25%. Despite low retail investor exposure, experts suggest that commodities could serve as an effective hedge against potential inflation, especially if tariffs are implemented under a Trump administration.
Investment Opportunities in Commodities: Various ETFs and mutual funds provide avenues for investing in commodities, which may offer better returns than traditional stocks during inflationary periods. Current low prices for key commodities like corn, wheat, and copper present potential entry points for investors looking to diversify their portfolios.
Analyst Views on WEAT
Wall Street analysts forecast WEAT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WEAT is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
0 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Current: 20.050
Low
Averages
High
Current: 20.050
Low
Averages
High
No data
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
