The Real Spiel

Inflation & the Global Supply Chain Puzzle

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500

What if inflation isn't just a thing of the past? Despite a recent period of low rates, inflation remains a pivotal factor for your financial portfolio. With influences ranging from geopolitical tensions to budget deficits, the landscape is far from predictable. Inflation's past and future might continue to impact bonds, equities, and commodities, making it more relevant than ever for investors to stay vigilant.

Disclosure:
The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

The views reflected in the commentary are subject to change at any time without notice. Nothing said during this podcast constitutes investment advice, performance data or any recommendation that any particular security, portfolio of securities, transaction or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security.

Investments involve the risk of loss. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment loss.

Maya Lowry and Katie Rooney are Registered Representatives of Alps Distributors, Inc.

The views and commentary provided by Kurt Nelson as the managing partner of SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC ("SummerHaven") and provided by any other principal of SummerHaven reflect their personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses and are not the views of USCF Investments, Inc. or its affiliates. Such views and commentary should not be regarded as investment advice or a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments, Inc., SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC or their affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with USCF Investments or SummerHaven, member FINRA.

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Geopolitics & Commodities

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0400

Global tensions War, drought, political events among a myriad of other global tensions easily affect the output of commodity producing countries worldwide. How do we navigate commodities with heightened geopolitical risk?

Disclosure:
The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

Investments involve the risk of loss. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment loss.

Kevin Baum, Maya Lowry, and Katie Rooney are Registered Representatives of Alps Distributors, Inc.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with USCF Investments, member FINRA.

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Commodities, Rates & Indexes

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0400

USCF opened its doors in 2006 to make investing in commodity futures accessible to every investor. Why should an investor consider commodities and how do they relate to other asset classes and economic indicators.

Disclosure:
The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

Investments involve the risk of loss. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment loss.

Maya, Lowry, John Love and Katie Rooney are Registered Representatives of Alps Distributors, Inc.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with USCF Investments, member FINRA.

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Lower & Low

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Inflation is lower, inventories are low. What does that mean for commodities?

Disclosure:
The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

Investments involve the risk of loss. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment loss.

Ryan Katz is a Registered Representative of Alps Distributors, Inc.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with USCF Investments or SummerHaven Investment Management, member FINRA.

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Inflation: A Tale of Two Canals

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Will the supply chain disruptions on opposite sides of the world have the last word on inflation?

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

Commodity trading is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk.

Commodities and futures generally are volatile and are not suitable for all investors.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Ryan Katz is a Registered Representative of Alps Distributors, Inc.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with USCF Investments or SummerHaven Investment Management, member FINRA.

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Softs: Overlooked & Misunderstood

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500

'Softs' led the pack in commodities last year, why doesn't anyone talk about them?

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

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Metals & the Clean Energy Transition

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

If the renewable energy transition is a mega trend, why have we've seen weakening in metal prices?

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

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Fundamentals of Commodities

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500

How should investors think of fundamentals when it comes to commodities as an asset class?

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

Ryan Katz is a Registered Representative of Alps Distributors, Inc.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with USCF Investments or SummerHaven Investment Management, member FINRA.

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Are We in the Early Innings of A Commodity Super Cycle?

Tue, 30 May 2023 13:00:00 -0400

In the last 120 years, there have been five instances where commodity prices have rallied for a period of 10 years following a trough in commodity prices. Is this the next Super Cycle?

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

Investments involve the risk of loss. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment loss.

Ryan Katz is a Registered Representative of Alps Distributors, Inc.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with USCF Investments or SummerHaven Investment Management, member FINRA.

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Inventories Tell The Story

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0400

Commodity inventories are historically low across the board and demand is rising. The problem is production and supply can't respond quick enough and there are no short cuts. So now what?

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

Investments involve the risk of loss. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment loss.

Ryan Katz is a Registered Representative of Alps Distributors, Inc.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with USCF Investments or SummerHaven Investment Management, member FINRA.

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Inflation: The Fed's Ride or Die

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Inflation is on its way down but that doesn't ensure that we that the ride is over. Interest Rates will play a major role while leading economic indicators continue to give mixed signals.

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

Investments involve the risk of loss. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment loss.

Ryan Katz is a Registered Representative of Alps Distributors, Inc.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with USCF Investments or SummerHaven Investment Management, member FINRA.

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A Crumbling Breadbasket

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500

We need shelter, we need food, and we need water. With the worlds breadbasket under attack since early last year, supply of wheat has been devastated while other grains like soybeans and corn have had their own inventory issues. What will happen this year?

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

Investments involve the risk of loss. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment loss.

Commodity trading is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. Commodities and futures generally are volatile and are not suitable for all investors.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with USCF Investments or SummerHaven Investment Management, member FINRA.

Thank you for listening!

Metals for the Win?

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500

Our increasing demand on industrial metals will prove to be challenging to supply, but what metal will win the race to sustainability? Just how much will inventory drive the price of the metals needed for electric vehicles, solar and wind energy and upgrades to the electricity grids?

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

Investments involve the risk of loss. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment loss.

Commodity trading is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. Commodities and futures generally are volatile and are not suitable for all investors.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with USCF Investments or SummerHaven Investment Management, member FINRA.

Thank you for listening!

Happy New Year

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500

2022 was full of surprises for investors! For the first time in 50 years we had both equities and bonds decline while commodities climbed. How do we position a portfolio to handle the unknown?

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

Investments involve the risk of loss. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment loss.

Commodity trading is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. Commodities and futures generally are volatile and are not suitable for all investors.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with USCF Investments or SummerHaven Investment Management, member FINRA.

Thank you for listening!

Can You Predict the Future?

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Understanding the commodity value proposition can help investors allocate across the spectrum of attractive liquid assets without feeling as though they are peering into a crystal ball searching for answers.

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

Investments involve the risk of loss. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment loss.

Commodity trading is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. Commodities and futures generally are volatile and are not suitable for all investors.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with USCF Investments or SummerHaven Investment Management, member FINRA.

Thank you for listening!

Commodities: A China Story?

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Over the last several decades commodity prices have been closely tied to China and its increasing demand for natural resources. Recently there has been a slowdown in China's population growth and a decline in their GDP while commodities have continued to do well. What else could be influencing commodity prices?

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

Investments involve the risk of loss. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment loss. Commodity trading is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. Commodities and futures generally are volatile and are not suitable for all investors.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with USCF Investments or SummerHaven Investment Management, member FINRA.

Thank you for listening!

Commodity Supply Shortages: Will We Have Enough?

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0400

Six months into Russia's war on Ukraine the effects on commodity supplies are being felt around the world. Additionally, the climate crisis is creating further supply shortages as countries struggle to fill the deficit.

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

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Where Do We Go From Here?

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400

Turns out inflation isn't transitory and we are surrounded by it. Whether its core inflation, wage push inflation or another variety under examination, the one thing we know is that the feds response will be data driven.

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

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What In The World? Unexpected Inflation & It's Impact

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0400

If we’ve learned anything from the last few years, it’s that you cannot predict the future. In 2022, we are faced with a land war in Europe, worldwide food scarcity, the highest inflation in decades and so much more. As fear and interest rates soar, what can we do to cushion the landing?

*The season finale is a special collaboration with ETF Guide. To see a special video version of this episode, please tune into https://www.youtube.com/c/etfguide or visit https://www.uscfinvestments.com/insights.

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

Investments involve the risk of loss. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment loss.

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Diversifying with Real Assets

Thu, 26 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Asset classes behave differently during times of inflation. Diversification is an important tool investors can use to balance their portfolios, but what does that mean? How do real assets fit in?

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

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Recession Ahead?

Mon, 23 May 2022 16:00:00 -0400

Inflation is digging in.
Investor anxiety is on the rise.
The markets are volatile.

What can the Fed do to help?

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Commodities 101

Mon, 16 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400

Commodities have become a popular topic of discussion as a way to potentially hedge inflation. What does investing in commodities actually look like?

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

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The Long-Term Value of Commodities

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400

Commodities and equities have historically had similar returns and volatility yet commodities as an asset class seem to be overlooked. Investors were interested in commodities up until the financial crises when they performed very well. Over the past 10 years, many investors have doubled down on equities and largely forgotten commodities. Recently, commodity performance has investors looking at the asset class again. How can history be a guide?

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

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Inflation 2.0

Mon, 02 May 2022 16:00:00 -0400

Just two years ago, media had zero coverage of inflation as a topic of interest. Now, multiple stories appear every day about how inflation is affecting the global economy, consumers and business. Recent events are even further accelerating the transition to an inflationary environment.

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

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Demystifying Commodity Futures

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -0400

Concepts such as “contango” and “backwardation” in commodity futures markets are not well understood, and they have a significant impact on realized returns for investors. How can the negative effects of contango (and possible benefits of backwardation) assist investors in a diversified commodity portfolio, and what are they telling the market about supply and demand?

Disclosure:

Investments involve the risk of loss. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment loss.

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Gold: Commodity or Currency?

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0400

Gold stands out as a store of value for investors over hundreds (and perhaps thousands) of years. How does gold function to preserve value for investors and possibly protect from inflation shocks?

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

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Diversified Commodities

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -0400

Inflation is like Kryptonite for many of the traditional financial assets that investors typically use to diversify risk and return. How can diversified commodities help to mitigate the significant risks posed to both stocks and bonds from rising inflation?

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

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Copper: Responsible Supply for Increasing Demand

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0400

Copper production is geographically concentrated, with Chile producing roughly 40% of the world’s raw copper ore for use in the global economy. Chile just elected a new president, and his leadership indicates a shift toward environmental and labor rights concerns going forward. What does this mean in terms of supply growth from the world’s largest source of this critical component in the global economy, as global demand is forecast to rise dramatically over the next decade?

Investments involve the risk of loss. Commodity trading is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. Commodities and futures generally are volatile and are not suitable for all investors.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

ALPS Distributors, Inc., member FINRA.

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Russia's Attack on Ukraine & Global Commodity Supply

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0400

Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022. The extent and duration of the military action, resulting sanctions and market disruptions in the region are impossible to predict, but could be significant and already have had a severe adverse effect on the region. Among other things, the conflict has resulted in increased volatility in the markets, disruptions to availability of certain commodities, commodity and futures prices and the supply chain globally. Recovery could take years.

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

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Inflation: Transitory No More

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Don’t look up! Like a planet-killing asteroid, inflation is here and no longer transitory – ignoring the problem will not make it go away. We discuss the myriad sources of current inflation and why “transitory” no longer applies to this portfolio concern for the next several years.

The commentary provided during this podcast reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the participants providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by USCF Investments or its affiliates or SummerHaven Investment Management or its affiliates or the performance returns of any fund managed by any such entities.

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