Teucrium Wheat Fund

WEAT tracks an index of wheat futures contracts. It reflects the performance of wheat by holding Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures contracts with three different expiration dates.

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The BEA's core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for September showed that core inflation continues to be above the Federal Reserve's 2% long-term target at 2.7%. The September core Consumer Price Index (CPI) release was higher, at 3.3%.

Two Measures of Inflation: September 2024

Other than a price spike during the month of May, bullish wheat investors have yet to see any major gains, but rising wheat prices in Russia amid a larger global food crisis could provide some tailwinds for the rest of the year.

Rising Russian Wheat Prices Underscore Global Food Concerns

Wheat prices are highly sensitive to geopolitical events, with the ongoing Ukraine conflict posing potential supply concerns that could lift prices in 2025 and beyond. Despite a bearish trend since the 2022 record high, recent patterns suggest a potential short-term bottom in CBOT wheat prices. The KCBT-CBOT wheat spread indicates abundant supplies, reducing consumer supply concerns and contributing to the bearish outlook for wheat prices.

WEAT: Prices Could Have Found A Bottom

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Per a Finimize report, global food prices climbed higher during the month of September to reach the highest level in the past year and a half according to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). Sugar prices led the pack, opening up opportunities to invest in rising prices or agricultural commodities in general.

Sugar Leads the Pack as Food Prices Climb

The BEA's core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for August showed that core inflation continues to be above the Federal Reserve's 2% long-term target at 2.7%. The August core Consumer Price Index (CPI) release was higher, at 3.2%.

Two Measures of Inflation: August 2024

Investors have been cheering China's latest efforts to shore up its economy with recent stimulus measures. In turn, this could provide a much-needed spark for agricultural commodities.

China Stimulus Could Give Ag Commodities Needed Lift

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This time of year, according to seasonal trends, is known for the September Effect — a challenging month for equity performance — and the return of market volatility.

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China has long been pursuing a state of independence, relying less on the global market for a variety resources. That independence is spilling over into agricultural commodities, which could sway the market.

China's Ambitious Plans Could Sway Ag Commodities Market

The BEA's core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for July showed that core inflation continues to be above the Federal Reserve's 2% long-term target at 2.6%. The July core Consumer Price Index (CPI) release was higher, at 3.2%.

Two Measures of Inflation: July 2024

As capital markets brace themselves for rate cuts, more volatility could be ahead as renewed recession fears are spooking investors in traditional asset classes. That said, it could be an opportune time to add agricultural commodities to portfolios.

Agricultural Commodities Can Add Stability in Recessions

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While agricultural commodities have been trending lower as of late, they can still offer investors diversification benefits. Teucrium has a pair of funds that offer passive as well as active exposure to ag commodities.

A Passive and Active Way to Get Ag Commodities Exposure

Downward price pressure continues to mount on agricultural commodities in the short term, but the long-term analysis could portend to growth. Agricultural commodities like corn and soybeans continue to skew toward the downside.

Growth Is Imminent Long Term for Ag Commodities

The BEA's core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for June showed that core inflation continues to be above the Federal Reserve's 2% long-term target at 2.6%. The June core Consumer Price Index (CPI) release was higher, at 3.3%.

Two Measures of Inflation: June 2024

Efforts by the current presidential administration to plant more wheat have been stifled. That's due to lower prices and increased supply flowing from the Black Sea.

Stifled Efforts to Plant Wheat Could Upset Global Markets

According to agricultural commodities traders, escalating global tensions could further fuel “food wars” as countries look to protect their food supplies and stock up on agricultural commodities in preparation of potential conflicts. “We have fought many wars over oil.

Escalating Global Tensions Could Lead to ‘Food Wars'

The push/pull factors of agricultural commodities could present investors with a prime buying opportunity. If investors want to diversify their portfolios with assets uncorrelated to traditional assets, the current market environment presents a compelling opportunity.

Volatility Presents a Buying Opportunity for Ag Commodities

The BEA's core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for May shows that core inflation continues to be above the Federal Reserve's 2% long-term target at 2.6%. The May core Consumer Price Index (CPI) release was higher, at 3.4%.

Two Measures of Inflation: May 2024

Bullish wheat traders are feeling the pinch from all parts of the globe. That's because various producers and consumers could affect how prices will look for the commodity in the second half of 2024.

Wheat Prices Face Pressure From Various Parts of the Globe

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, wheat prices hit an apex before falling back down to earth. As a top global producer, Russia is now looking to put a vice grip on the market.

Russia Could Put Wheat Market in Vice Grip as Prices Rise

The BEA's core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for April shows that core inflation continues to be above the Federal Reserve's 2% long-term target at 2.8%. The April core Consumer Price Index (CPI) release was higher, at 3.6%.

Two Measures of Inflation: April 2024

Further upside in agricultural commodities will hinge on more heavy rains and harsh storms in Brazil as well as other parts of the world. If that's the case, investors may want to get ahead of the move higher with exposure to ag commodity funds from Teucrium.

Heavy Rains & Storms Creating Upside for Ag Commodities

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Aided by strong performance in the first four-plus months of the year, advisors are looking more closely at commodities. We believe most client portfolios remain dominated by equities and fixed income.

Advisors Looking to Boost Commodities Exposure

Supply disruptions are helping to keep agricultural commodities afloat. Further constraints in production of grains could even reverse the current downtrend, pushing prices higher in the long run.

Tighter Supply in Grains Could Push Ag Commodities Higher

Wheat futures climbed Friday, with prices on track for their highest finish since August as cold weather looked to threaten production in Russia, which is among the world's largest producers of the crop.

Wheat futures rise toward highest finish since August

Prospective investors looking for alternative assets for diversification may want to consider wheat prices as the bullish case for the commodity continues to build. That's especially the case when taking into account the current geopolitical landscape as well as the typical weather concerns.

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