Commodities Trading
Open an account with Switch Markets and access a wide range of commodities today.
Metals, energies, agricultural - we’ve got it all!
What is Commodities trading?
Trading commodities involves buying, selling, or trading a raw product or asset, such as gold, oil, coffee or sugar. Commodity markets are driven almost exclusively by supply and demand. They are an attractive field for speculators and traders looking for markets susceptible to volatile changes.
Why trade commodities
Commodities can be a great way to diversify your portfolio beyond securities and today, there are a variety of options for participating in the commodity markets.
What Commodities can you trade?
Commodities are usually grouped into three main categories. These are metals, energies and agriculture.
Metals
Precious metals instruments offer an opportunity to capitalise on the supply and demand of some of the world’s most traded precious metals.
| Name of the instrument | Symbol |
|---|---|
| Gold / US dollar | XAUUSD |
| Gold / Euro | XAUEUR |
| Silver / US dollar | XAGUSD |
Energies
The energy market is extremely popular amongst traders as it has great influence on many industries including farming and transport as well as the overall economy worldwide.
| Name of the instrument | Symbol |
|---|---|
| Brent Crude Oil | BRENT |
| WTI Crude Oil | WTI |
| Crude Oil | CL.XX |
| Brent Crude Oil | BRN.XX |
| Natural Gas | NG.XX |
Trade Commodities with Switch Markets
Wide range of commodities
Leverage up to 1:50
Fast order execution
Friendly, expert support available 24/7 via live chat
no hidden fees
Ultra-competitive spreads
Switch Markets offers some of the tightest spreads on the market.
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Trade Commodities with Switch Markets using MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5
With Switch Markets you have the opportunity to trade on the award-winning MetaTrader 4 platform (MT4) or its successor, MetaTrader 5 (MT5). All you need to do is hit the download button for your preferred platform and you’ll be trading in no time.
Both MT4 and MT5 are among the world's most downloaded and used trading platforms. They are easy to use, packed with awesome features, and allow automated trading. Intrigued?
Your money, your way.
At Switch Markets we believe all traders are entitled to a fast, hassle-free experience when it comes to your funds.
Near-instant deposits
Fast withdrawals
No deposit fees
Start trading with Switch Markets in 3 simple steps
Practice
Open a demo account and put your skills to the test with up to 100,000 virtual funds of your chosen currency.
Open demo account
Trade
Open a live account, deposit your funds and start trading your preferred market. Good luck!
Open live account
Withdraw
Withdraw your funds almost instantly and without any hassle through any of our supported methods.
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