2012-09-09 16:08:49 - New Financial Services research report from IBISWorld is now available from Fast Market Research

Back to the futures: New attitudes toward commodities will boost industry revenue

Commodity Dealing and Brokerage in the US

Bright futures: Regardless of bull or bear markets, the industry has received a boost from the increased use of commodities. Traditionally used as a hedge against inflation, commodities have become a valuable diversification tool. Use of commodities has increased because of strong returns generated by speculators. These strong returns and diversification benefits have led to an increase in the use of commodities in pension funds and hedge funds. In addition, the introduction of commodity exchange-traded funds has helped industry revenue as another form of commission.

The industry includes companies and individuals that act as brokers and dealers in the commodities market. Brokers are individuals

who trade commodities futures on the behalf of clients, while dealers trade for their own accounts. Commodity futures are contracts to buy a predetermined good at a specific price and date in the future. Steel, corn, wheat, oil and gold are examples of commodities on which future contracts can be written.


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This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Companies Mentioned in this Report: Bank of America Corporation, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Report Table of Contents:

Industry Definition
Main Activities
Similar Industries
Additional Resources

INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle

PRODUCTS & MARKETS
Supply Chain
Products & Services
Demand Determinants
Major Markets
International Trade
Business Locations

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Basis of Competition
Barriers to Entry
Industry Globalization

MAJOR COMPANIES

OPERATING CONDITIONS
Capital Intensity
Technology & Systems
Revenue Volatility
Regulation & Policy
Industry Assistance

KEY STATISTICS
Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios

JARGON & GLOSSARY

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