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COMMODITIES TRADING

What are Commodities?

Commodities are valuable raw materials traded in global markets. They fall into two broad categories: hard and soft commodities. Hard commodities are natural resources, such as gold, silver, oil, or natural gas that are mined or extracted. Soft commodities, on the other hand, are agricultural products or livestock, like coffee, soybeans, cotton, or sugar.

With a Vantage live trading account, you can try trading commodities via Contract for Differences (CFDs).

Trade Commodities with Vantage

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    Accessibility to Commodity Market

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    Discover the potential of taking both long and short positions on various commodities products such as precious metals and soft commodities.

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    Tight Spreads on Vantage Raw ECN Accounts

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    With competitive spreads from 0.0*, trade the world's most traded forex pairs at minimum cost.
    *Other fees may be applicable

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    Trade
    On The Go

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    Buy and sell anytime. React swiftly to news on our trading platform and mobile app.

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    Low & Transparent
    Costs

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    Start trading with $0 deposit fees* with no hidden fees.
    *Other fees may be applicable

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    Free Educational
    Material 

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    Equip yourself with commodity trading knowledge through free educational materials on our academy.

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    Trade Bull & Bear
    Markets

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    Flexibility to trade in both rising and falling commodity markets.

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    Risk Management
    Tools

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    Vantage offers negative balance protection, price alerts and stop loss tools to help you manage your downside risk.

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    MT4 & MT5
    Account

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    Get access to the commodity markets with powerful MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms.

Types of Commodities

Vantage provides you the opportunity to diversify your trading portfolio with access to precious metals, various forms of energy and soft commodities.

  • Metals

    Precious metals, like gold and silver, are rare, naturally occurring elements which have high economic value. The price of these metals can offer an insight into the health of an economy because they are viewed as a relative safe haven during tough economic conditions.

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    Commodities Trading

  • Energy

    Energy trading involves the process of buying and selling energy commodities like crude oil and natural gas. This trading occurs with the objective of capitalising on the anticipated price fluctuations in the commodities market.

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    Commodities Trading

  • Soft Commodities

    Soft commodities are affected by external factors like weather conditions, which can make their prices volatile. This can offer attractive opportunities for traders, both long term and short term.

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    Commodities Trading

How Does Commodity Trading Work with Vantage?

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    Open a live account with Vantage

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    Deposit funds to your newly created account

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    Analyse the commodity markets and determine which product you wish to trade

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    Open and monitor your first trading position

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    When you think it’s time, close the position to complete the trade

Commodities Specification

Instrument

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CL-OIL

Crude Oil Future CFD (USD)

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COTTON-C

Coffee Arabica - Cash

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COCOA-C

US Cocoa - Cash

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COFFEE-C

Coffee Arabica - Cash

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GAS-C

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GASOIL-C

Low Sulphur Gasoil - Cash

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UKOUSD

Brent Crude Oil Cash

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XAUAUD

Gold vs Australian Dollar

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XAUEUR

Gold vs Euro

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XAUUSD

Gold vs US Dollar

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1

    What are commodities in trading?

    Commodities refer to tangible goods that are actively traded on different commodity markets. These goods can be classified into two main categories: hard commodities and soft commodities.
    Hard commodities encompass natural resources, such as oil, gold, and rubber, which are typically obtained through mining or extraction processes. On the other hand, soft commodities are agricultural products like coffee, wheat, cotton and sugar that are grown rather than mined.
    When you trade commodities, you're buying or selling these raw materials in a marketplace, whether to hedge against price fluctuations or speculate on future price movements. Commodity trading offers a way for traders to diversify investment portfolios. Both hard and soft commodities can be traded via CFDs with Vantage.
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    How do I start trading commodities?

    You can start by setting up a trading account with Vantage. Then, fund your account using our range of convenient funding methods, all available without any deposit fees. Next, select your preferred commodity product and open a position. When you feel the time is right, close the position to complete your trade.
    If you’re completely new to trading commodities, you can tap on our library of free educational materials to better understand the product and trading strategies.
  • 3

    Are commodities better than forex?

    Investing in both currency and commodities markets offers distinct advantages for traders. The commodities market provides opportunities for portfolio diversification as it exhibits some predictable seasonal patterns. On the other hand, the forex markets offer high liquidity as the underlying asset being traded is currency. Additionally, investments in forex can be hedged to mitigate risks and safeguard against potential losses.
    Forex and commodities trading have similarities and differences. Both allow speculation on short-term market movements, using currency futures in forex and commodities in the commodity market. Arbitrage opportunities exist in both, capitalising on varying exchange rates or commodity prices across different markets.
    Regulation sets them apart. Commodities trading is heavily regulated, ensuring stricter oversight. Forex trading, on the other hand, tends to be more loosely regulated, providing greater flexibility.
    Trading methods differ too. Forex is traded over the counter through brokers or banks, while commodities are traded on an exchange. Commodities have daily limits, halting further trading if exceeded.
    Both offer diversification and exposure to global markets, making them valuable investments. By understanding these nuances, investors can effectively leverage these opportunities.
  • 4

    What are the top 3 commodities?

    Three of the most commonly traded commodities include crude oil, gold, silver and base metals.
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    How much money do I need to start commodity trading?

    When using Vantage, you have the option to begin trading with a minimum deposit of USD$50. However, the specific amount required to trade commodities will vary based on factors, such as the type of commodities, leverage used, and your personal risk tolerance.