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 With Finspreads you can
spread bet on a wide range of commodities
from precious metals including gold, silver and platinum, to
commodities ranging from US soya beans and corn to UK Brent crude
oil.
Commodity markets trade very much
like any other product in the financial markets. Demand and supply
will drive the price up or down, and traders aim to profit from
the opportunities provided by these price movements.
Commodity markets were traditionally accessible only to
professional traders, but spread betting provides a straightforward
way to trade price movements of the underlying markets without the
complexities of trading the underlying directly.
Commodity markets, particularly oil, can be very volatile with
sudden dramatic price movements that can be difficult to
predict. For this reason, many retail traders prefer to focus
on equities or indices. However, although commodities can be
volatile it is possible to use tools such as guaranteed
stop losses to manage your risks while enjoying the excitement of
trading these markets.
See our worked example on how to place a bet on our commodity
markets
Please remember spread betting is leveraged
and can result in losses quickly exceeding an initial outlay. It’s
not suitable for everyone and you should make sure you fully
understand the risks involved. If you have any doubt, please seek
independent advice.
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