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  "description": "Over 30 years, stocks have beaten commodities fourfold. But when stockmarkets come under pressure, commodities provide a more reliable source of diversification and return.",
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  "textContent": "## Flash Note;\n\nOver 30 years, stocks have beaten commodities fourfold. Yet there have been times when they have led the stockmarket, such as in the 2002-2011 era. What we are seeing today is an upturn in commodity prices and a downturn in equities.\n\n## Sign up for our research\n\nThe Multi-Asset Investor is a diversified portfolio service that blends traditional bonds and equities with alternative assets such as gold, commodities, and crypto. The Whisky and Soda portfolios are designed to be easy to replicate for investors managing their own money.\n\nSign Up\n\nEmail sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup.\n\nNo spam. Unsubscribe anytime.\n\n### Global Equities vs Commodities\n\nSource: Bloomberg\n\nMy participation to date has been through precious metals and industrial metal miners. Yet when stockmarkets come under pressure, the commodities themselves provide a more reliable source of diversification and return.\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Adding Commodities to the Portfolios",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-27T10:40:25.745Z"
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