Commodities
Trading Commodities
Hard and soft commodities — gold, silver, crude, natural gas, coffee and wheat — with clear rollover schedules and published financing rates.
Groups
The commodity complex
Three groups with distinct drivers and distinct volatility profiles.
Precious metals
Gold, silver, platinum and palladium. Driven by real interest rates, dollar strength and safe-haven demand.
Energy
Brent, WTI and natural gas. Driven by OPEC+ policy, inventory data, weather and geopolitical supply risk.
Agriculture
Coffee, cocoa, sugar, wheat and corn. Driven by growing conditions, harvest cycles and export policy.
Reference
Commodity contract specifications
| Instrument | Symbol | Contract size | Typical spread | Roll schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spot gold | XAU/USD | 100 oz | 0.28 | None — spot |
| Spot silver | XAG/USD | 5 000 oz | 0.024 | None — spot |
| Brent crude | UKOIL | 1 000 bbl | 0.04 | Monthly |
| WTI crude | USOIL | 1 000 bbl | 0.03 | Monthly |
| Natural gas | NGAS | 10 000 MMBtu | 0.008 | Monthly |
| Coffee | COFFEE | 37 500 lb | 0.45 | Quarterly |
Roll dates are published in the terminal five business days in advance.
Trade metals, energy and softs
Published roll calendars and financing rates on every contract.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74–89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford the high risk of losing your money.