WisdomTree broad commodities ETF launched as hedge against rising inflation

Broad commodity ETPs see inflows of $12bn year-to-date

ETF provider WisdomTree has added to its commodities UCITS range with a fund designed to provide investors with a means to hedge against rising inflation.

By offering exposure to a broad range of commodities, the ETF reduces volatility in comparison to non-diversified commodity investments as performance avoids being driven by micro-economic events affecting one particular commodity or sector. Listing on the London Stock Exchange and Börse Xetra, the WisdomTree Broad Commodities UCITS ETF offers exposure to energy, agriculture, as well as industrial and precious metals. Global ETF assets break $10trn barrier Exposure to the precious metal sector is provided through the replication of gold and silver, the firm highlighted. The ETF tra...