Barron’s weekend roundup: Buy commodities; brace for interest rates; think alternative

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    In this week’s cover story, Barron’s says it’s time to buy commodities. Oil is down more than 25% since June, and copper, iron ore, and the rest of the commodity family are in bear territory. It’s not necessarily rock bottom for commodities, but prices are low enough that it’s time to start adding them to your portfolio again.

    Getting ready for interest rates to rise? We all are. In this week’s feature, Barron’s talks to portfolio managers about where they’re looking. Bonds, REITs, and MLPs. There’s something for everyone.

    Litman Gregory has long had top portfolio managers, but the new generation of experts aren’t looking in traditional places. These new men and women are all about the alternatives strategies.

    Photo: Tim Evanson