Commodity Trading

Commodity Trading 5 min read
Brief Introduction to Commodity Options Trading

Like every financial asset, commodities also have options contracts that you can trade for booking profits. However, unlike stock options, they operate a little differently. Let’s find out! What Are Commodity Options? Commodity options are derivative contracts that provide you with the right to buy or sell an underlying asset at a pre-set strike price ... Brief Introduction to Commodity Options Trading

Commodity Trading 10 min read
Pros and Cons of Commodity Trading

Commodity trading is a common term used in the investment parlance. Apart from equities, investors can also trade commodities in the market. This way, investors can easily diversify their investment portfolio and increase their profits. Moreover, commodities can generate great returns in the long term when people invest with prudence.  However, there is a high ... Pros and Cons of Commodity Trading

Commodity Trading 10 min read
What Is Commodity Trading? Overview and Benefits of Investing

Commodities are raw materials such as coal, cotton, petroleum, wheat, or gold used to manufacture other goods. As consumers, we can purchase commodities in raw or processed form. These goods hold high relevance in the trading market. Commodities bear the same price regardless of the company or organisation that produces them. The following section will ... What Is Commodity Trading? Overview and Benefits of Investing

Commodity Trading 6 min read
Copper Futures: Meaning, Benefits and Risks

Adding commodity derivatives contracts to your portfolio is a great way to ensure diversification as well as reducemitigate risks that come with direct investments. There are several types of agreements that you can select in this regard, among which copper futures are an excellent example.  Find out why you should consider investing in copper futures ... Copper Futures: Meaning, Benefits and Risks

Commodity Trading 9 min read
How to Start Commodity Trading: A Comprehensive Guide

In the last several years, commodity trading has witnessed a growing number of participants in India. It is considered one of the most popular short term investment options along with  equities and currencies. Since it is still in a developmental stage, many still need to learn how to begin investing in commodities. It is something ... How to Start Commodity Trading: A Comprehensive Guide

Commodity Trading 8 min read
Understand the Crucial Aspects of the Commodity Market

Investors are gradually becoming aware of the benefits of commodity trading and choosing to opt for it. Apart from an effective diversification tool, commodities also have the potential to generate relatively higher returns.They however carry considerable risks due to the speculative nature of the commodity market, which can lead to wide price fluctuations.  That is ... Understand the Crucial Aspects of the Commodity Market

Commodity Trading 7 min read
Commodity Options: Learn the Basic Details

The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved commodity options trading in 2017 after facing massive demand from investors and trading members. However, until then, investors could only participate in direct trading of commodity futures.It was hailed as a momentous decision, especially because commodity trading has been a crucial part of our economic history since ... Commodity Options: Learn the Basic Details

Commodity Trading 6 min read
Oil Futures Contracts – What Are They & How Do They Work?

Crude oil is one of the most in-demand commodities in the world. However, allocating funds directly to this asset may not be suitable for every investor. In this regard, you can consider trading through oil futures.  Find out more about this investment vehicle by reading this blog.   What Are Oil Futures Contracts? Oil futures are ... Oil Futures Contracts – What Are They & How Do They Work?

Commodity Trading 7 min read
What Is the Commodity Market?

In simple words, a commodity market is where traders buy and sell commodities. According to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), a commodity is any tangible good that a trader can exchange for any other good of a similar type. A commodity market can also be a physical or virtual market where various ... What Is the Commodity Market?

Commodity Trading 4 min read
All You Need to Know about Commodity Transaction Tax (CTT)

Commodity trading involves buying and selling commodities such as rice, wheat, rubber, aluminium, crude oil and precious metals. In India, physical commodities are traded on spot exchanges, while commodity derivatives are traded on commodity exchanges. Tax expenses are an integral part of trading. Previously, commodities used to be exempt from taxes. However, after the Union ... All You Need to Know about Commodity Transaction Tax (CTT)

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