Explore the world of commodities ETFs with Jigna Gibb, Head of Commodities & Crypto Index Products at Bloomberg Index Services.
In this episode of Investing, Markets & Money, we break down how commodities ETFs work, why they’re gaining popularity in 2025, and what investors need to know when navigating this complex asset class.
Jigna explains the differences between physically-backed and futures-based ETFs, the impact of geopolitics and inflation on commodity exposure, and how transition metals ETFs are evolving alongside the green energy shift.
We also cover the risks of leveraged and inverse ETFs and provide insights into the current state of crypto ETFs, including institutional demand for Bitcoin and Ethereum products. Whether you’re new to commodities or looking to diversify your portfolio, this episode is packed with expert-level insights and practical takeaways.
- Why commodities ETFs can protect against inflation and market volatility
- The benefits of broad-based vs sector-specific commodity exposure
- How physically-backed and futures-based ETFs compare
- What you should know about leveraged & short commodity ETFs
- The latest on crypto ETFs and institutional adoption
Chapters
00:00 What info does Bloomberg have on commodity indices?
02:06 The growth of Commodity ETFs
04:50 A way for private investors to gain exposure to commodities
06:33 Who is trading commodity ETFs?
09:11 Aside from gold and oil, what can you invest in?
10:54 Comparing futures-based vs physical ETFs
13:01 Trends in new commodity ETFs
15:43 Bloomberg’s BCOM indices
16:58 What are Leveraged ETFs?
20:28 Taking short positions on ETFs
22:41 Crypto ETFs
