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Commodities - All you need to know

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Written by Sarah
Updated over 4 months ago

Commodities are essential assets in the financial markets, as they represent basic products such as metals, energy, and agricultural products. At Doto, you can trade commodities through CFDs, allowing you to predict price changes without owning the physical asset.

Commodities

Commodities are standardized consumer goods traded on international markets. They are divided into three broad categories:

  • Precious Metals: Gold (XAU/USD), Silver (XAG/USD).

  • Energy: Crude oil (WTI, Brent), Natural gas (NGAS).

In Doto, you can trade on the price of these assets without the need to physically buy them.


How to trade Commodities?

  • Choose the type of commodity you want to trade with

    Doto offers a variety of commodities, so you can select the one that best suits your trading strategy.

    ✅ If you are looking for safe-haven assets Precious metals such as gold and silver are ideal in times of uncertainty.

    ✅ If you prefer high volatility Oil and natural gas react strongly to geopolitical and climatic events.

  • Commodity Trading Strategies

    You can trade commodities with different approaches:

    📈 Intraday Trading - Take advantage of daily volatility in oil, gold, and natural gas prices.

    📉 Swing Trading - Hold open positions for days or weeks based on macroeconomic trends.

    🔄 Hedging and diversification - Use commodities to reduce risk in your investment portfolio.

  • Factors affecting the price of Commodities

    The commodities market is highly sensitive to various factors, such as:

    🌍 Geopolitical events - Conflicts and sanctions can affect oil and gas supply.

    📈 Inflation and interest rates - Precious metals tend to rise when inflation increases.

💡 Stay informed with the analysis tools in Doto to make better decisions.

  • Use risk management tools

    In Doto, you can trade commodities with leverage, which means you can open larger positions with less capital. To reduce risk:

    🛑 Stop Loss - Set a maximum loss level to protect your capital.

    💰 Take Profit - Set a profit target to automatically lock in profits.


Advantages of trading Commodities in DOTO

✅ Diversification - Commodities can balance your trading portfolio.

✅ High volatility - They offer constant buying and selling opportunities.

✅ Accessibility - Trade without the need to store or transport commodities.

✅Global markets - Access international prices in real-time.


Commodities in Doto offer an excellent investment opportunity, either to trade with high volatility or to diversify a portfolio. With Doto's advanced tools, you can take advantage of market movements and manage risk effectively.

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