Commodities delivered strong returns in 2025, but most portfolios still hold only a small allocation, according to a new survey of US financial advisers.

A joint study by Aberdeen Investments and CoreData Research found that commodities remain both underowned and poorly understood, despite growing awareness of their role in portfolio resilience. The study was based on responses from 300 advisers overseeing US$116 billion in assets. 51% of advisers believe traditional 60/40 portfolios are no longer sufficient The survey shows that 51% of advisers believe traditional 60/40 portfolios are no longer sufficient in the current market environment, w