R/J CRB Commodity Index

• Index was established in 1957, and comprises 19 components.
• Energy makes up 39%.
• Metals make up 20%.
• Agriculture makes up 41%.
• Further breakdown of the components are given below.
• Reviewed 10 times in the past, last one in 2005.
• You can invest directly in this commodity index by purchasing units of Lyxor ETF Commodities CRB, which is traded on the SGX.

GROUP 1 (33%)

• Crude Oil (23%).
• Heating Oil (5%).
• Unleaded gas (5%).

GROUP 2 (42%)

• 7 commodities, 6% weightage each.
• Gold, Natural Gas, Corn, Soya beans, live cattle, Aluminium & Copper.

GROUP 3 (20%)

• 4 liquid commodities, 5% weightage each.
• Sugar, Cotton. Cocoa & Coffee.

GROUP 4 (5%)

• 5 commodities, 1% weightage each.
• Nickel, Wheat, Lean Hogs, Orange Juice & Silver.