Fancy trading or investing in commodities? Here's what you need to know

The commodities market is a vast one. With South Africa being so rich in commodities, like gold and platinum, perhaps you're interested in putting some money into the market?

Before you make any decisions, you need to know more.

So what exactly is the commodities market? How can you trade and invest in it? And how is investing in commodities different from investing in other financial instruments?

Read on to find out the answers to these questions and much more…

The commodities market is vast

If you think about commodities, you may think about precious metals. But in actual fact, the commodities market is huge.

Commodities range from gold to platinum, from sugar to cocoa beans.

But investing or trading in commodities isn’t for the faint hearted.

Before you put your money into commodities, you need to understand the risks involved and why this market is so different from other financial markets you can invest in.

Here’s what you need to know about commodities

To help you make a decision about whether investing in commodities is for you, simply click on the links below to find out what you need to know…

What is the commodities market and how does it work?
What makes investing in commodities different from other financial markets?
The risks involved with trading and investing in commodities
Are you better off buying commodity-related shares than investing in commodities themselves?

If you want to find out more about investing in commodities, check out our essential report here.

And don’t forget, if you have any questions about commodities, ask our team of commodity experts here.


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