Wall Street Journal – Uncharted Waters

There is a growing desire among global investors to hold specialized commodities, including water. This article analyzes the trend, and explains that as global populations grow, water has become more scarce and in turn, a much more vital commodity. According to Michael Herbst, a Morningstar fund analyst, “Most investors probably don’t need a water fund, and could perhaps get water exposure through companies already in their own portfolio. Or, they could go with an environmental fund that offers water exposure, such as Pax World Global Green Fund.” Click here to read more.