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Commodity ETF - iPath Dow Jones AIG Commodity Index Total Return (DJP)

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Ticker Symbol: DJP
Profile of Dow Jones AIG Commodity Index Total Return :
This commodity ETF seeks to mirror the returns of the Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Index. It is invested in unleveraged futures contracts in a broad mix of commodity sectors. The commodities in the ETF are rebalanced annually.

Although the iPath® Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Index Total Return invests in futures contracts, they invest based on the entire contract value of the commodity. Therefore, there is no leverage when trading this commodity ETF.

Commodity ETFs trade similar to stocks. Unlike commodity futures contracts, you do not need to worry about futures margin requirements or contract expirations.

Commodities included in this ETF:
Crude Oil
Natural Gas
Gold
Aluminum
Copper
Soybeans
Corn
Cattle – Live
Heating Oil
Sugar
RBOB (Unleaded Gas)
Wheat – Chicago
Cocoa
Lean Hogs
Soybean Oil
Silver
Cotton #2
Zinc
Primary Nickel
Commodity Sector Weightings:
Energy: 35.09 %
Grains: 19.5
Industrial metals: 17.79
Precious Metals: 10.19
Softs: 9.28
Livestock: 8.5
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