How do I trade commodity futures?

“Traders can access these markets by having an account with a brokerage firm that offers futures and options,” says Craig Turner, senior commodities broker with Daniels Trading in Chicago. You will owe a commodity futures trading commission each time you open or close a position.

What is commodity trading?

Commodity trading is the exchange of different assets, typically futures contracts, that are based on the price of an underlying physical commodity. With the buying or selling of these futures contracts, investors make bets on the expected future value of a given commodity.

How to choose a commodity trading platform?

By choosing a commodity trading platform that is authorized and regulated by one of the aforementioned bodies, you will benefit from a suite of investor protections. This will include client fund segregation, identity verification, and regular auditing, clear risk warnings, and negative balance protection.

What are the best futures trading platforms?

1 NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader has an amazing trading platform for those just beginning their trading careers as well as for advanced traders. 2 Tradovate. Are you an active futures trader? ... 3 TradeStation. ... 4 Generic Trade. ... 5 Interactive Brokers. ... 6 TD Ameritrade. ... 7 Lightspeed. ... 8 Charles Schwab. ... 9 E*TRADE. ...