Money: Sit Out or Spread Out?

Stocks, bonds, the dollar and real estate look pricey. Here's what to do

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    Finally, a lot of pros believe we're in the early stages of a long run of commodity inflation driven by demand for raw materials in China. The Commodities Research Bureau index has jumped 36% since 1999, prompting institutions to triple the money they have tied to commodities. Stocks or funds of raw-materials companies, including energy and gold mining, are one way to go. Or you could buy an Exchange Traded Fund that directly owns gold, such as iShares Comex Gold (launched last week) or StreetTracks Gold. Or you could try a fund that invests in a commodities index, like Pimco Commodity RealReturn. Money is always moving somewhere, so spread your bets and be patient.

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