Commodity traders, CTAs, hedge fund managers, and other industry experts convened at this commodities investment forum in London on 1-4 October 2007 to evaluate investment strategies, examine the evolution of essential market components, and provide insights into finding commodities that meet investment needs. As part of the forum, NERA Vice President Dr. Sharon Brown-Hruska participated in a panel discussion on market components and fundamentals. The panel focused on the factors driving the direction and success of the trading markets and how they impact returns. Specifically, Dr. Brown-Hruska and her co-panelists discussed the impact of new investors in the market, how new market structures impact trading behavior and success, and how commodity market regulation affects potential returns.