The Potential for Commodities Amid Inflation, Conflict and Recession – Abrdn – 11.9.22

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Title: The Potential for Commodities Amid Inflation, Conflict and Recession
Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Duration: 1 hour

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Amid ongoing inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, the grip of recession may seem inevitable. This environment has been met with substantial market losses and sustained volatility. With the possibility of difficult days on the horizon, many are asking where we’ll go from here. In our view, commodities may offer investors a bright spot moving forward.

Commodities have surprised during recessions that experience supply issues, which could bode well for the weeks and months ahead. Historically, as an asset class, commodities have strong long-term fundamentals, propped up by the increasing pace of the energy transition.

Join us for an interactive webinar that will answer key questions about commodities and the current and future market environment:

  • How have recent global events impacted commodities? What lies ahead?
  • What are the tactical and strategic investment cases for commodities?
  • How may commodities enhance portfolio diversification in all markets?
We look forward to discussing the potential benefits of this unique asset class with you.

Speakers:
Robert Minter, CFA, CMT, CAIA Robert Minter, CFA, CMT, CAIA Director of ETF Investment Strategy abrdn

Robert Minter is the Director of Investment Strategy on the ETF Team at abrdn. His responsibilities include setting commodity and ETF strategy. He was previously Portfolio Manager of three US multi asset mutual funds at abrdn. Robert joined the company in 2007. Previously, he was employed by Emerald Capital Group, Ltd for eleven years as an analyst and had portfolio management responsibilities. The company specialized in insurance company asset management and workout securities. Prior to Emerald, Robert worked at Fidelity Investments and The Vanguard Group. Robert graduated with a BA in Economics from Rutgers University. Robert is a CFA charter holder. He holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation from CAIA Association and the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation from the Market Technicians Association. He is currently member of the New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA), CFA society of Philadelphia, CMT Association and CAIA Association.
Dan Magnusson Dan Magnusson Sr. Director of Exchange Traded Funds abrdn

Dan Magnusson is the firm’s ETF specialist working with all clients across national accounts, platform, institutional and retail segments. Dan also works on the branding, marketing and overall support of the firm’s ETF related content, research and initiatives. Before moving into the ETF role, Dan was a regional specialist with abrdn in offering high-level coverage for clients in the Western US. Prior to that, Dan held roles as a regional wholesaler for Guggenheim Investments and began his career in Chicago as a Financial Advisor. Dan has over 20 years of product experience and has acquired industry registrations such as the Series 7, 3, 63 & 65.
Steven Dunn, CIMA® Steven Dunn, CIMA® Head of Exchange Traded Funds abrdn

Steven Dunn, CIMA®, is the Head of Exchange Traded Funds at abrdn. Steve guides the firm’s strategic direction and distribution strategy for ETFs. Previously, Steve was a Director with Deutsche Asset and Wealth Management in charge of managing relationships with US ETF Strategists and overseeing the Eastern Division sales team. Prior to that, Steve was a consultant at Brandywine Global Investment Management and has also held sales and distribution strategy positions at iShares, Blackrock and Vanguard. Steve holds a B.A. degree in Public Administration from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and has completed his MBA at Pennsylvania State University. Steve holds the Series 7, 24, and 63 registrations as well as the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®). Steve Dunn is a registered representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the ETFs carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other important information, call 844-ETFS-BUY (844-383-7289) or visit www.abrdn.com/usa/etf. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses. Liquidity describes the degree to which an asset can be quickly bought or sold in the market at a price reflecting its intrinsic value. Brokerage commission may apply and would reduce returns.

Fund Risk: There are risks associated with investing including possible loss of principal. Commodities generally are volatile and are not suitable for all investors. There can be no assurance that the Fund’s investment objective will be met at any time. The commodities markets and the prices of various commodities may fluctuate widely based on a variety of factors. Because the Fund’s performance is linked to the performance of highly volatile commodities, investors should consider purchasing shares of the Fund only as part of an overall diversified portfolio and should be willing to assume the risks of potentially significant fluctuations in the value of the Fund.

Through holding of futures, options and options on futures contracts, the Fund may be exposed to (i) losses from margin deposits in the case of bankruptcy of the relevant broker, and (ii) a risk that the relevant position cannot be close out when required at its fundamental value. In pursuing its investment strategy, particularly when rolling futures contracts, the Fund may engage in frequent trading of its portfolio of securities, resulting in a high portfolio turnover rate.

As a “non-diversified” fund, the Fund may hold a smaller number of portfolio securities than many other funds. To the extent the Fund invests in a relatively small number of issuers, a decline in the market value of a particular security held by the Fund may affect its value more than if it invested in a larger number of issuers. The value of Shares may be more volatile than the values of shares of more diversified funds.

During situations where the cost of any futures contracts for delivery on dates further in the future is higher than those for delivery closer in time, the value of the Fund holding such contracts will decrease over time unless the spot price of that contract increases by the same rate as the rate of the variation in the price of the futures contract. The rate of variation could be quite significant and last for an indeterminate period of time, reducing the value of the Fund.

Changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands, under which the Fund and the Subsidiary are organized, respectively, could result in the inability of the Subsidiary to operate as intended and could negatively affect the Fund and its shareholders.

To the extent the Fund is exposed directly or indirectly to leverage (through investments in commodities futures contracts) the value of that Fund may be more volatile than if no leverage were present.

In order to qualify for the favorable U.S. federal income tax treatment accorded to a regulated investment company (“RIC”), the Fund must derive at least 90% of its gross income in each taxable year from certain categories of income (“qualifying income”) and must satisfy certain asset diversification requirements. Certain of the Fund’s investments will not generate income that is qualifying income. The Fund intends to hold such commodity-related investments indirectly, through the Subsidiary. The Fund believes that income from the Subsidiary will be qualifying income because it expects that the Subsidiary will make annual distributions of its earnings and profits. However, there can be no certainty in this regard, as the Fund has not sought or received an opinion of counsel confirming that the Subsidiary’s operations and resulting distributions would produce qualifying income for the Fund. If the Fund were to fail to meet the qualifying income test or asset diversification requirements and fail to qualify as a RIC, it would be taxed in the same manner as an ordinary corporation, and distributions to its shareholders would not be deductible by the Fund in computing its taxable income.

Investors buy and sell shares on a secondary market (i.e., not directly from trust). Only market makers or “authorized participants” may trade directly with the fund, typically in blocks of 25k to 100k shares.

“Bloomberg®” and “Bloomberg Commodity IndexSM,” “Bloomberg Commodity Index 3 Month ForwardSM” and “Bloomberg Industrial Metals Subindex Total ReturnSM” are service marks of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates, including Bloomberg Index Services Limited (“BISL”), the administrator of the indices (collectively, “Bloomberg”) and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by abrdn ETFs Advisors LLC. Bloomberg is not affiliated with abrdnt ETFs Advisors LLC, and Bloomberg does not approve, endorse, review, or recommend abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCI), abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Longer Dated Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCD), and abrdn Bloomberg Industrial Metals K-1 Free ETF (BCIM). Bloomberg does not guarantee the timeliness, accurateness, or completeness of any data or information relating to Bloomberg Commodity IndexSM. Please see the current prospectus at www. abrdn.com/usa/etf for more information regarding the risk associated with an investment in the Funds. ALPS Distributors, Inc. is the distributor for the abrdn ETFs. ALPS is not affiliated with abrdn.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is the distributor for the abrdn ETFs. ALPS is not affiliated with abrdn.

Steve Dunn is a registered representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.

abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCI) – Factsheet , Prospectus

abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Longer Dated Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCD) – Factsheet, Prospectus

abrdn Bloomberg Industrial Metals Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCIM) – Factsheet, Prospectus

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