abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF

BCI

Market cap $2B

Gold has undeniably been the standout asset class of the year, stealing the spotlight after a string of record highs. Bullion prices have surged 30% YTD to outpace equities and bonds amid a combination of central bank hoarding and a general flight to safety.

Investing in commodities can be a tempting but difficult path for investors who react impulsively to market headlines and short-term price movements. The temptation to chase recent market performance is a common pitfall for many investors, and it's a mistake that may be particularly costly in the volatile world of commodities.

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCI) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.

VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCI) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and analysis, visit VettaFi | ETF Trends.

ETFs had a standout year in 2024, seeing over $1 trillion in flows for the first year in history. Total ETF assets under management grew to an impressive $10.4 trillion by year end thanks to strong flows and price appreciation.

BCI is a commodity ETF that may perform well when the dollar falls and rates are cut by the Federal Reserve. Commodities include energy, agricultural, and metal products, and their prices can fluctuate due to supply and demand as well as currency valuations. BCI has a yield of 3.9%, but there is still some downside risk here.

VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCI) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” The pair talked about several topics regarding the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.

VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCI) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and analysis, visit VettaFi | ETF Trends.

Aided by strong performance in the first four-plus months of the year, advisors are looking more closely at commodities. We believe most client portfolios remain dominated by equities and fixed income.

Hello! This week's ETF Wrap digs into the slump in ETF flows in April and investor positioning around commodities as inflation worries persist.