Commodity trading involves buying and selling raw materials and primary products like gold, silver, crude oil, natural gas, and agricultural products on regulated exchanges.

In India, commodity trading happens on MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange) and NCDEX (National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange), regulated by SEBI for investor protection.

Most retail investors trade commodity futures contracts rather than physical commodities, allowing speculation on price movements without owning or storing the actual goods.

With Stoxkart's commodity platform, access multiple exchanges, real-time price data, and advanced tools to trade gold, silver, crude oil, and agricultural commodities seamlessly.

1. Precious Metals

• Gold and Silver are the most actively traded commodities in India. Serve as safe-haven investments during market volatility and inflation, popular for hedging purposes.

2. Energy Commodities

• Crude Oil and Natural Gas are essential energy resources. Prices influenced by geopolitical events, OPEC decisions, and global demand-supply dynamics affecting worldwide economies.

3. Base Metals

• Copper, Zinc, Aluminum, Lead, and Nickel used in manufacturing and construction. Prices reflect global economic activity, industrial demand, and infrastructure development trends globally.

4. Agricultural Commodities

• Include food grains, spices, oilseeds, and cash crops traded on NCDEX. Prices affected by weather patterns, seasonal factors, monsoons, and government agricultural policies.

1. Portfolio Diversification

• Commodities have low correlation with stocks and bonds, providing effective hedge against equity market volatility and enhancing overall portfolio stability across market conditions.

2. Inflation Protection

• Commodity prices typically rise during inflationary periods, protecting purchasing power when currency values decline, making them valuable hedges against economic uncertainty and inflation.

3. High Leverage & Two-Way Trading

• Trade large contract values with small margin requirements. Profit from both rising and falling prices by going long or short in all conditions.

4. Global Market Exposure

• Commodity prices are influenced by global demand-supply dynamics, giving exposure to international economic trends, geopolitical events, and worldwide industrial activity beyond domestic markets.

1. Activate Commodity Segment

• Enable commodity trading in your Stoxkart account by completing necessary documentation and signing commodity exchange agreements. Ensure sufficient funds for margin requirements.

2. Choose & Research Commodities

• Browse available commodities on the Stoxkart platform. Research price trends, understand factors affecting each commodity like weather, OPEC decisions, or global demand patterns.

3. Place Orders with Margins

• Check real-time margin requirements on Stoxkart. Select commodity contract, expiry month, specify quantity in lots, and place buy or sell orders through interface.

4. Monitor & Exit Positions

• Track positions real-time on Stoxkart dashboard. Set stop-loss orders for risk management. Square off before expiry or let settle based on strategy.