The Power of Information
The Wisdom of Experience
Welcome to Cordier Commodity Report, a new source of expert market analysis for CTAs, hedge funds, and proprietary traders. As the decision-maker overseeing an investment portfolio, you know that it is essential to have reliable and independent sources of information. CCR provides you with the most relevant data, in-depth analysis, fundamental-driven forecasts, and unique insights into commodity markets that you will find nowhere else.
WTI Crude Oil Review and Forecast
Stability for Crude Oil 2024 will likely be remembered as a rare year of calm for WTI crude oil. Prices remained within a $21 trading range, making it the third narrowest band since 2007. Nearly 80% of trading days saw prices below $80. A statistic that reflects how consistently subdued the market was, even amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tension and economic challenges. While the market lacked ...
CCR’s Latest Analysis
Welcome to Cordier Commodity Report, a new source of expert market analysis for CTAs, hedge funds, and proprietary traders. As the decision-maker overseeing an investment portfolio, you know that it is essential to have reliable and independent sources of information. CCR provides you with the most relevant data, in-depth analysis, fundamental-driven forecasts, and unique insights into commodity markets that you will find nowhere else.
CCR’s Latest Analysis
Agriculture
Economy
Bitcoin & Cryptocurrencies: Crazy Gamble or Must Own Asset Class?
Crazy Gamble or Must Own Asset Class? In recent years, the financial landscape has witnessed a seismic shift, none more transformative than ...
Too Big to Ignore
What will the failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and Credit Suisse mean for commodity prices?
Metals
Gold’s Resurgence: Is Gold Still A Buy?
Gold's Resurgence: A Strategic Haven Gold has always held a unique place in the hearts of investors. Whether prices are climbing, dipping, or holding steady, the precious metal remains a ...
Commodities on the Rise
Commodities Surge to Seven-Year High April has seen the Bloomberg Commodity Index reach a seven-year peak, driven primarily by a select few commodities as a majority wait their turn. This ...
About James
James Cordier, Founder
James Cordier is a 35 year veteran of the US and international futures markets. As a retail broker in the 1980’s and 90’s, James developed a specialty in the fundamentals of physical commodities such as softs, grains, metals and energies. Parlaying this knowledge as a CTA in the 2000s and 2010s, he became better known as an option strategist and trusted voice in national financial media.
Diversify with Commodities
Too many investors, and investment professionals, have been pigeon-holed into standard portfolios that consist entirely of stocks, bonds, and real-estate. Those markets have performed well over time but have also come to resemble a house of cards. Retail investors are uncomfortable with their exposure to those asset classes, and have been seeking alternatives for diversification.
Exchange-traded commodity markets are utilized by billionaires but overlooked by most millionaires. Futures and options offer a wide array of opportunities to speculate on the price of real tangible goods, with extensive price discovery, volume, depth, and clarity. The Cordier Commodity Report hopes to encourage investment professionals to explore these markets for their clients, so they too become commodity enthusiasts.
