Fill The Gap: The Official Podcast of CMT Association Episode 55: Bob Minter, CMT, CFA, CAIA
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Oct 24, 2025 Robert 'Bob' Minter, Director of Investment Strategy at Aberdeen Investments and seasoned expert in commodities, shares his insights on blending technical and fundamental analysis in investing. He discusses how shifts in global supply chains and central bank activities impact commodities like oil and gold. Bob explains the importance of market signals, including moving averages, to gauge trade opportunities and highlights how changing trade routes may increase volatility. He also emphasizes the CMT community's role in continuous learning and idea sharing.
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Combine Technicals With Fundamentals
- Commodities require marrying technicals and fundamentals because fundamental data can be delayed or revised.
- Technicals identify catalysts and timing that fundamentals alone often miss.
Use A Six-Point Commodity Scorecard
- Use a multi-factor scorecard for commodities with technicals weighted most heavily.
- Include valuation, demand, supply, price signals, externalities, and risks in the checklist.
Focus On 3–6 Month Signals
- Bob targets three- to six-month moves in commodities, using simple price signals.
- He prioritizes moving averages and positioning as practical triggers.