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What is Commodities Trading?

Commodity trading involves the buying and selling of raw materials on a number of exchanges and is normally traded as a futures contract. Natural resources can include physical assets such as cotton, wheat, oil, and precious metals. The world economy is dependent on these natural resources being traded on exchanges that specialise in commodity trading.

There are a variety of complex factors which affect the production and consumption of commodities including politics, supply and demand, economic events, weather, natural disasters, and also the price of the USD as commodities are generally priced in the US currency. Commodity prices tend to establish persistent trends that can last from 5 to 10 years creating opportunities for trading commodities across all time frames.

Trading Oil: Brent & WTI

The oil market is diverse with various prices quoted for crude oil depending on the location, quality and properties. The most commonly traded oil contracts are Brent (Brent Sweet Light Crude) and WTI (West Texas Intermediate), which are the two global benchmarks for oil trading.

Brent crude oil is extracted from the North Sea, and WTI is extracted in North America. WTI is known to be the best quality from the oil benchmarks as it is used for diesel fuel. However, Brent is recognised for its high-quality gasoline production. There are other factors that also need to be considered when determining the price of the two benchmarks, including transportation fees, amount of production and the availability of storage facilities.

For many years, the prices of the two were only a few dollars apart. However, over the last decade, Brent has surged ahead and now trades $5 to $10 higher than WTI.

Oil - Crude (WTI)
Oil - Brent

You can also trade WTI Oil CFDs with asteolux. WTI Oil offers traders opportunities to take long or short positions based on global events which impact its price. Learn about the recent price history of WTI Oil, and its influencing factors allowing traders to make informed decisions when taking a position.

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Brent Oil, or Brent Light Sweet Crude Oil, is fast becoming the global benchmark for the oil industry specifically, and the energy market in general. It’s a favourite amongst traders, because of the large price swings that occur, and the fact that it is so closely linked to the global economy.

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Trading Metals: Gold & Silver

Gold has always been the most coveted precious metals throughout history, both for its status and monetary value. It has always had its links to currency, now traders tend to use gold as a safe haven asset in their trading portfolio, in times where there is a financial crisis.

In a similar way to Gold, Silver has always been linked to currency and even though it doesn’t share the same status as Gold there are other reasons why traders turn to this particular precious metal. There is a lower cost to enter and open a position in the silver market compared to Gold and is considered to be a relatively volatile market making it attractive to traders who may want to optimise their chance of bigger returns. However, it is important to remember that all trading involves

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asteolux offers Gold CFDs, one of the easiest ways to trade the Gold market. Factors and events that affect the price of gold should be considered before taking a position in the market.

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You can also trade Silver CFDs with asteolux. Again, factors and trends that shape the Silver market including its recent price history should be considered before taking a position in the market.

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FAQ

Commodities Trading Hours

Symbol	Time
Brent Crude Oil (UKOUSD)	Monday-Friday (03:00 – 24:00)
West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil (USOUSD)	Monday-Friday (03:00 – 24:00)
Silver (XAGUSD)	Monday-Friday (01:01 – 23:59)
Gold (XAUUSD)

How to calculate CFD margins?

When engaging in a Contract for Difference, you are only required to deposit a percentage of the contract’s full value. This is called a margin and it allows traders to open large positions while investing a fraction of the value. The margin is used as leverage, giving traders full exposure to the position. A margin is required before opening a position on your account. Your account should also hold extra funds to cover any potential losses and stop your account going into margin call. Always remember, leverage is a double-edged sword. While it can maximise your profits, it can also increase your losses.

An Introduction to Trading with the Trend

Trades can either be made in the direction of a trend or counter to the trend. With countertrend or mean reversion, trading can be very profitable, however, it generally requires more experience. If you are new to trading, you can look at trading in the direction of the trend as a starting point.

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