Commodities Research
2025 US Financial Advisor Commodities Survey
Proprietary research from Aberdeen and CoreData reveals how advisors are rethinking diversification, resilience – and the role commodities can play next.
In partnership with CoreData, Aberdeen surveyed 300 US financial advisors representing $116 billion in assets to understand how portfolios are evolving – and where commodities and precious metals fit in. The findings point to a clear shift: advisors are moving beyond traditional diversification models and looking for new ways to build resilience, manage risk, and access long-term structural trends.
Why commodities - and why now
Half of advisors say a traditional 60/40 portfolio may no longer deliver the resilience clients need. At the same time, 54% are increasing their focus on alternatives, with many planning to raise allocations to commodities in the year ahead. But this isn’t about chasing returns.
It’s about building portfolios that can better withstand uncertainty – through diversification, downside protection, and exposure to powerful global trends.
Bringing the research to life
To support that shift in thinking, we developed a four-part research series designed to help advisors turn insight into action.
Part 1 of Commodities research series
Why commodities deserve a larger role in portfolio discussions today
Part 2 of Commodities research series
How advisors are rethinking diversification – and where commodities fit
Part 3 of Commodities research series
Balancing tactical and strategic allocations in a changing environment
Part 4 of Commodities research series
Why ETFs are emerging as the preferred implementation vehicle
Together, these insights provide a clear, practical framework – from reframing the narrative to putting ideas into action.
Go deeper into the data
Step inside the research through an interactive digital experience – featuring the most compelling insights, advisor sentiment, and portfolio trends shaping the role of commodities today.