Keyword: commodity

S&P 500 vs. Commodity Research Bureau Index Commodities relative to stocks are cheap, but is it time to buy? Image: Fidelity Investments

Valuation – Commodity Prices Relative to S&P 500 Chart suggesting that commodity prices have never been more depressed relative to stocks, since the late 90’s. Image: U.S. Global Investors

Valuation – Commodity Prices Relative to Equities Chart suggesting that commodity prices have never been more depressed relative to equities, since the late 90’s. Image: Macrobond

World GDP and Real Commodity Price Returns Interesting chart showing the correlation between world GDP and real commodity price returns. Image: Oxford Economics, Macrobond

Commodity Stock Index vs. Dow Jones Industrial Average since 1937 The chart shows that commodity stock prices have never been more depressed relative to the stock market. This Commodity Stock Index aligns with S&P North American Natural Resource Stock Index. Image: Goehring & Rozencwajg

Seasonal Effects in the S&P 500 This interesting chart shows the seasonality of the S&P 500. This year, the S&P 500 is well above its historical average. Image: Commodity Seasonality

Seasonality Effect in the Bond Market This interesting chart shows the seasonality of 30-year Treasury bond. Image: Commodity Seasonality