In addition, it may invest directly in gold and other precious metals and, subject to certain regulatory limitations, in the gold and precious metals futures markets. (GoldMutualFunds.org)
For example, the steel rebar futures contract traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, which ranks as the most actively traded metal futures contract in the world, saw a 24.8 % drop - off in volume in 2017. (marketvoice.fia.org)
One final note: A former UBS metals trader was arrested and charged last week with fraud and conspiracy over his alleged role in placing «spoof» orders for precious metals futures contracts. (usfunds.com)