Commodities Exchange - What Are The Major Commodity Exchanges Around The World? There are at least a dozen major exchanges that serve as a marketplace for commodities worldwide. Each of these specialize in certain commodities, while others trade in whole different set. The following is a brief history of these exchanges: 1) Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT): This commodity … [Read more...]
What Are The Most Popular Types of Commodities Being Traded Today?
Commodity Types - What Are The Most Popular Types of Commodities Being Traded Today? There are a few reasons that commodities are separated into different types. First of all these exist to make it easier to compare prices. These differences are also there for the convenience of trading as well to make them easier to research. Yet for almost every single one of the types of … [Read more...]
Why to Invest in Commodities?
Why Invest in Commodities? Most of us are quite comfortable with investing in cash deposits, government bonds, and stocks for conservative risk-averse investors. We hear these products discussed widely in the financial media. But rarely do we hear commodities discussed as an investment alternative. After all, what do commodities have to offer that stocks haven't already … [Read more...]
What is Trading Commodities on Margins ?
Trading Commodities on Margins – What is it All About? Most definitely in the course of your trading career, no matter how short it is, you would have heard of the term ‘margins’ in investment and market literature, and if you do not have a very focused and succinct idea on what this actually means, then this article is here to help. Trading commodities on margins is an … [Read more...]
What is Commodity Trading ?
Commodity Trading - A Brief Overview Commodity Trading is strictly speaking the trading of physical commodities - such as soyabeans, wheat, corn, gold, silver, cattle, oil etc. - or their futures contracts on the established commodity exchanges. Farmers use commodity trading to lock in favorable prices prior to an ensuing harvest. Hence, there are real commercial reasons for … [Read more...]