The Growing Financialisation of Commodity Markets: Divergences between Index Investors and Money Managers

Commodities are key for developing countries' economic integration. This article distinguishes two types of financial investors in commodities and emphasises differences in position taking motivation and price impacts. Index trader positions are positively correlated with roll returns, while mo...

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Published in:	The Journal of development studies Vol. 48; no. 6; pp. 751 - 767
Main Author:	Mayer, Jörg
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Abingdon Routledge 01-06-2012 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	Agricultural commodities Commodities Commodity market Commodity markets Commodity prices Developing Countries Divergence Economic Development Economic integration Fund management Investment advisors Investors LDCs Markets Motivation Petroleum Social Integration
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Summary:	Commodities are key for developing countries' economic integration. This article distinguishes two types of financial investors in commodities and emphasises differences in position taking motivation and price impacts. Index trader positions are positively correlated with roll returns, while money managers emphasise spot returns. During 2006-2009, index trader positions had a price impact for some agricultural commodities, as well as oil. During 2007-2008, money managers impacted prices for non-agricultural commodities, especially copper and oil. The financialisation of commodity markets may make it more difficult for developing countries to manage their resource sectors for sustained economic development.
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ISSN:	0022-0388 1743-9140
DOI:	10.1080/00220388.2011.649261