Commodities
Investment Objective
Schroders commodities strategy aims to outperform the Bloomberg Commodity Index (BCOM TR) with a lower level of volatility.
Description
Schroders began managing commodities in October 2005. The strategy is managed by a dedicated team based in London and supported by the global resources of the entire Schroders group. The investment opportunity set includes more than 60 commodities and the strategy invests in both commodity futures, commodity swaps and commodity-related equities. Rigorous risk controls place strict limits on the maximum exposure to any single commodity as well as to sector, instrument and cash. Cash/collateral positions are solely invested in US Treasury Bills with less than 12 months maturity.
Investment Options*
- Separate Accounts
- Commingled Vehicle
Learn More
To find out more about this strategy email our team at canada@schroders.com.
Investment Disclosures
*The strategies listed include those which may be subject to the ability to meet investment minimums and other specific criteria, and may not be directly available to U.S. investors.
There can be no guarantee these strategies will be successful or that the investment objective can be achieved.
Investment risks: All investments, domestic and foreign, involve risks including the risk of possible loss of principal. The market value of the portfolio may decline as a result of a number of factors, including adverse economic and market conditions, prospects of stocks in the portfolio, changing interest rates, and real or perceived adverse competitive industry conditions. Investing overseas involves special risks including among others, risks related to political or economic instability, foreign currency (such as exchange, valuation, and fluctuation) risk, market entry or exit restrictions, illiquidity and taxation. Emerging markets pose greater risks than investments in developed markets.