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An Introduction To Commodities

Interested in commodities? You have come to the right place.

Hard Assets University was created as the go-to site for investors interested in the fast-growing commodities market.

We've developed educational content targeted at all levels of investors, from "graduate-level" white paper research to "101" seminars that tackle the most basic questions, including "What are commodities?" and "Why should I add them to my portfolio?"

Our promise to you is balanced, accurate information that provides you with the tools and understanding you need to make smarter decisions about investing in "hard assets."

How It Works

We've divided our content into different sections:

• 101: An Introduction To Commodities
• 201: How To Invest In Commodities
• 202: A Deeper Look At Individual Commodities
• 301: Current Events
• 302: Guest Lectures (Interview with leading thinkers in the commodities space.)
• Graduate School: Seminal papers every serious investor should read
• Resource Room: Links for more information

If you're a sophisticated investor, feel free to jump ahead to the section or individual article that captures your interest.

If you're new to the space, start here with our article covering the most basic question of all: What are commodities?" From there, we'll walk you step by step through the issues until you can talk contango, backwardation and crack spreads with the best of them.

Next Up: What Are Commodities?

Ready to start? The first thing you need to know is exactly what commodities are.