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Commodities trading is the buying and selling of raw materials like gold, oil, and agricultural products, either physically or through financial derivatives like futures and options. Traders aim to profit from price changes, hedge against risk, or manage supply chain needs.
Types of commodities
Hard Commodities:These are natural resources that are mined or extracted.
Energy:Crude oil, natural gas.
Metals:Gold, silver, copper, zinc.
Soft Commodities:These are agricultural products that are grown or harvested.
Agriculture:Wheat, coffee, sugar, cotton
Commodities trading is the buying and selling of raw materials like gold, oil, and agricultural products, either physically or through financial derivatives like futures and options. Traders aim to profit from price changes, hedge against risk, or manage supply chain needs.
Types of commodities
Hard Commodities:These are natural resources that are mined or extracted.
Energy:Crude oil, natural gas.
Metals:Gold, silver, copper, zinc.
Soft Commodities:These are agricultural products that are grown or harvested.
Agriculture:Wheat, coffee, sugar, cotton