Top 14 Commodities to Invest in


2 Natural Gas

Projected 2012 average: $2.74/mmBtu

2013 price: $4.00/mmBtu

In the case of natural gas, the supplies will tighten by the end of the year 2012, which will eventually send the prices higher, Morgan Stanley says. Though the oversupply continues to weigh, the slowing gas-directed drilling may begin to help further to tighten balances by late 2012. Thus it is advisable to invest in natural gas.

3 Aluminum

Projected 2012 average: $2,100/MT

2013 price: $2,200/MT

Morgan Stanley says that the Aluminum prices will stay more or less at the lower levels due to oversupply and exceeding production rates. Very high global inventory and excessive production of the metal will lead to the sterile prices for the same. Thus think before investing in the metal.

4 Copper

Projected 2012 average: $7,900/MT

2013 price: $8,300/MT
In the case of copper, Morgan Stanley envisages an ample price hike for the coming years. This industrial metal will have increased prices due to supply concerns. The difficulties in supplies will sure to keep the copper prices elevated, and it is a good commodity to invest in.