Invest in the metals, energy and agriculture markets

Commodities are raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold in the financial markets. They are typically used in the production of other goods and services and are traded on commodity exchanges around the world. Some examples include metals (gold, silver, and platinum), energy sources (coal, crude oil, and natural gas), agricultural products (soybeans, corn, and wheat), and livestock and animal products (cattle, eggs, and milk).

Commodity trading involves buying and selling physical commodities or commodity derivatives, such as commodity futures, options, and CFDs. The value of commodities is driven by supply and demand dynamics, which depend on various factors, including but not limited to weather conditions, geopolitical events, and the health of the global economy. When traders participate in commodity trading, they attempt to profit from these price movements by buying low and selling high, or vice versa.

The amount of money you will need to start commodity trading depends on the broker and the type of account you open. At ADSS, we offer three live account types: Classic, Elite, and Elite+. You can open a Classic account with a minimum deposit of $100, an Elite account with a minimum deposit of $100,000, and an Elite+ account with a minimum deposit of $250,000. Each account tier comes with its own benefits, such as leveraged trading and dedicated customer support. To learn more, you can check out our account tiers.

Some popular instruments in the commodity market include gold, crude oil, and natural gas. Gold has been a highly valued precious metal for centuries and today is considered a safe investment in times of economic uncertainty. On the other hand, crude oil and natural gas are vital energy sources that are in constant and high demand globally for transportation and heating purposes. At ADSS, you can trade commodities in the metals and energy sectors with CFDs and other derivatives, commission-free.

Commodity prices fluctuate due to supply and demand dynamics, which offers traders a chance to potentially profit from these price movements. Commodity trading also offers traders and investors the benefits of diversification, which can potentially reduce their overall portfolio risk or enhance returns. Finally, producers and consumers can manage price risk when they trade commodity derivatives, such as through CFDs, or options and futures contracts. With derivatives, they can secure favourable prices of commodities for future production and operations.

CFD stands for Contract for Difference. A commodity CFD is a financial instrument that allows traders to speculate on commodity prices without having to physically own the asset itself. CFD traders can take both long and short positions on instruments, and they typically offer leverage. This gives traders the potential to profit from small price movements in the commodities market with a relatively small initial investment.

A commodity future is a contract that obligates the contract buyer to purchase a specific quantity of a commodity at a predetermined price, on a predetermined date. Futures contracts are traded on exchanges, and they can be used for hedging or speculation. Commodities can be settled in cash or through physical delivery of the commodity, depending on the trader’s preferences. Commodity futures are popular with speculators, producers, and consumers, as well as market makers and institutional investors, who use them to diversify portfolios and hedge against price risks.