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Old 06-12-2008, 12:51 AM
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Default Help me spice up my portfolio!

Hello all,

I was thinking of what is the best way of adding energy and commodities to my portfolio. I am think around 5% to energy and 5% to commodities.

Yes, I have looked at my overall asset allocation and these sectors (?) will accent it quite nicely (so I think).

So here is the question. What would be a good way to add these sectors to my portfolio?

I already have an account at Vanguard but their engery/precious metal (not commodities) is closed to new investors. I also have an account with fidelity so I have free access to fidelity funds to choose from. Or should I just go for etf?

Another question is energy and commodities too broad of a category too choose from? should I narrow it down more to like altenative enery and wheat (this is too specific) or something of this nature?

I just want something with the least correlation with the market to dampen the volitility of my portfolio.

TIA as usual!
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