This fund adjusts its exposure to twists and turns.
Prices fall below $1,600 as investors reshuffle their portfolios for the end of the quarter and as the CME raises margins by 21%.
Funds tracking agricultural, natural gas and other futures are taking steps to protect themselves.
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The metal ekes out a gain even after the CME raises margin requirements, as fear over Germany's economic strength spills over into US markets.
After spiking to a record $1,817 overnight, prices fall as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange increases the amount of money needed to buy futures contracts.
Clothing companies that raised their prices to offset soaring materials costs will see their margins expand as the fiber gets cheaper.
The metals sink as a rallying US currency drags down commodity prices.
These managed funds offer a more nuanced approach to navigating an uncertain sector.
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