Commodities Rising (PDF)

"Commodities Rising, part memoir and part investment guide,
provides a unique and practical perspective that is based on a rare
combination of professional experiences."

-Donald F. Larson, Senior Economist, World Bank

"Jeffrey Christian brings twenty-five years of commodity market
experience to his thoughtful and insightful new book. A keen
analyst, Christian debunks many commodity market myths. There has
been a substantial underinvestment in commodity research of late.
His book is a 'must-read' for any investor wishing to avoid the
pitfalls present in physical commodity investments."

-Terrence F. Martell, PhD, Saxe Distinguished Professor of
Finance, Director, Weissman Center for International Business,
Baruch College, CUNY;Public Governor, New York Board of Trade

"If you've read one of the recent 'commodity craze' books,
you'll appreciate the more careful, thorough account Christian
provides here. His anecdotes and analysis will convince you that
this is truly an insider's assessment."

-Peter A. Biebel, Vice President, Director of Futures Research,
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.

"In addition to its depth, Christian's book is extremely
reader-friendly, presenting commodity issues from various angles. I
strongly recommend to anyone interested in commodities that they
read this book; and to those still unfamiliar with the subject, I
recommend that they take a look. The rewards will be significant,
intellectually and possibly financially."

-Takamasa Akiyama, Professor of Development Economics, Nihon
University, Mishima, Japan, and Senior Advisor, Foundation for
Advanced Studies onInternational Development (FASID), Tokyo, Japan
Analyze the current commodity environment and look out over the
next few years to identify potential profit situations in
Commodities Rising. You'll learn how commodities can be used
to reduce risk and increase returns in a balanced investment
portfolio. Author and commodities expert Jeffrey Christian debunks
much of the misinformation currently circulating about commodities
and provides a reasoned reality-check you can use to evaluate the
claims and promises of various publications and brokerages in the
commodity field. Specific issues addressed throughout this book
include:

* the variety of commodity investments?exchange traded funds,
stocks, futures, and options;

* commodities in the global economy;

* commodity trading/investing strategies.

Filled with in-depth insights and engaging anecdotes gleaned from
the author?s 30 years in the commodity markets, this is an
invaluable resource for the serious investor or trader.