eToro & WisdomTree Launch Dynamic Commodities Portfolio Ahead of IPO

In a strategic move ahead of its planned IPO, online broker eToro has partnered with global ETF and ETP provider WisdomTree to launch a dynamic commodities portfolio. This new offering, the WisdomTree-Comm Smart Portfolio, aims to provide eToro users with a diversified and adaptable way to invest in commodities, catering to the growing demand for alternative investments.

The portfolio, which invests in 24 commodities, is composed of two main components. The first is an 80% allocation to the WisdomTree Enhanced Commodities UCITS ETF (WCOG), which offers exposure to energy, agriculture, industrial metals, and precious metals. This well-diversified allocation ensures that investors benefit from the unique characteristics of commodities, such as their potential to hedge against inflation and market risks.

The remaining 20% of the portfolio is rebalanced monthly and consists of four equally weighted single-commodity ETPs. These ETPs are selected from a pool of 13 non-agricultural commodities based on the highest combined scores in momentum, roll yield, and low volatility. This dynamic rebalancing strategy helps the portfolio adapt to changing market conditions while minimizing risk.

Gil Shapira, Chief Investment Officer at eToro, emphasized the importance of this new offering: "In partnership with WisdomTree, Europe's largest commodity ETP provider, our goal is to give users a simple, diversified, and less volatile way to invest in a broad range of commodities over the long term." Adrià Beso, Head of Digital Distribution at WisdomTree, added, "This dynamic model portfolio simplifies access to the commodities complex through a one-stop solution, making it easier for investors to build diversified portfolios and benefit from the unique characteristics of commodities."

The launch of this commodities portfolio comes at a time when several commodities have reached record-high prices, driven by factors such as Federal Reserve rate cuts, geopolitical tensions, and long-term macro trends like the green energy transition. This growing demand for commodities, coupled with eToro's expanding user base and innovative offerings, could potentially enhance the company's valuation and investor sentiment as it prepares for its IPO.



As eToro continues to grow and diversify its offerings, the launch of the WisdomTree-Comm Smart Portfolio demonstrates its commitment to providing users with innovative and adaptable investment solutions. This new portfolio, along with eToro's planned IPO, could attract a wider range of investors and further solidify the company's position in the online brokerage landscape.