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OPEC chief says that oil at $100 a barrel not harmful to global economy

OPEC Secretary-General says that an oil price of “$100 a barrel does not hurt the world economy.” Abdalla el-Badri set out OPEC’s thoughts on oil prices and the political instability surrounding Iran in the interview published on January 20, as concerns rise that the fear of confrontation over the Iranian nuclear issue could take hold … Read More

Commodities: World of opportunities, the limited risk way (Video)

Energy Hedge Fund Center

Even if you don’t directly trade commodities you have to be aware of what is happening in those markets. In fact, like the armed service mantra, commodities traders do more by the open of the NYSE than most do all day. Think about it, every morning you check the stock futures prices, crude, interest rates, … Read More

Energy Hedge No. 2011/1

Welcome to the new EnergyHedge newsletter from CommodityPoint’s Energy Hedge Fund Center (EHFC). It has been quite some time since the last issue of EnergyHedge was written by Peter C. Fusaro and myself, and this new version will be shorter and more compact than the original version and will be issued twice per month going … Read More

Man Made Global Warming – Is the Science Really Proven?

If there is a single issue today that is bound to cause controversy and a reaction from our readers it has to be that of global warming. My past efforts at discussing this issue have always resulted in a lot of feedback from all sides of the debate. However, I want to tackle this topic … Read More

Energy Hedge Fund Information

Energy Hedge No. 2011/1

Welcome to the new EnergyHedge newsletter from CommodityPoint’s Energy Hedge Fund Center (EHFC). It has been quite some time since...


General News

Man Made Global Warming – Is the Science Really Proven?

If there is a single issue today that is bound to cause controversy and a reaction from our readers it...


Industry News

The Beginning of the Beginning of the End

I’m not one for conspiracy theories, but ,,, On June 23rd, 2011 the International Energy Agency (IEA) made a significant...


Risk Management

Derivatives Made Simple…..

I came across this recently and I just couldn’t resist posting it here….. Sheer genius. Heidi is the proprietor of...

Agricultural Commodities


Energy Asset Plays

Energy Hedge Fund Information

Duet proves it is a rare commodity

According to data provider Hedge Fund Research, specialist commodity hedge funds account for 13.6% of macro funds globally. The sector...


Energy Trading

Made-to-Order Indexes

A little-noticed boom has accompanied the rise of exchange-traded funds – a surge in indexes those ETFs track. There are...

Environmental Investing Articles

STUDY: “ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT” ASSETS IN SUSTAINABLE & RESPONSIBLE INVESTING JUMPED 16 PERCENT IN 2010

US SIF Foundation Report Finds Strong Growth in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Property Investment and Hedge Funds Weighing Environmental, Social...

Exploration & Production

Deals of the day — mergers and acquisitions

Oct 31 (Reuters) – The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by...


Green Energy Tech

Fund Assets in Sustainable & Responsible Investing Jumped 16% in 2010

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Sustainable and responsible investing (SRI) is making major strides in the hedge fund arena, according to...

Hedge Fund Regulations

Merger & Acquisitions

AIM oil and gas firms to see ‘rise in takeovers’

Increases in mergers and acquisitions of AIM oil and gas firms are expected after big falls in their value, claims...