Exchange-traded funds focused on agricultural commodities have had a tough few years. However, the fact that their returns are largely uncorrelated to stocks and bonds could make them more attractive, especially if the economic outlook darkens. There is a range of ETFs and exchange-traded notes (ETNs) that track the performance of commodities such as corn, wheat or soybeans. These funds usually trade in futures contracts, rather than holding the commodities directly.

Source: Wall Street Journal October 07, 2019 02:03 UTC