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Commodities And Stocks Are Driving Investment Returns In 2024
April was a rough month for global markets, but commodities and stocks are still the performance leaders for the major asset classes this year, based on a set of ETFs through Friday’s close (May 10). The rebound so far this month following April’s correction has helped keep the winners winning. The top performer this year: commodities (GCC) via a 12.7% return. In second place: US stocks (VTI), posting a 9.2% year-to-date rise. chart Tied for third and fourth place: equities in emerging markets (VWO) and developed markets ex-US (VEA) with 5.8% and 5.7% year-to-date returns, respectively. Losses in 2024 remain ... (full story)