Why commodities?

Updated: Jun 11

Reason	Benefit
Diversification	Reduces portfolio risk
Inflation hedge	Maintains value in rising price periods
Speculation	Potential for short-term profits
Hedging	Risk management for producers/consumers
Global events sensitivity	Opportunities from market volatility
Leverage	High return potential (with risk)
Safe haven (e.g., gold)	Store of value in economic downturns
Liquid markets	Easy entry and exit

Energy Commodity Symbol Exchange Size Tick Size Tick Value WTI Crude Oil CL NYMEX/CME 1,000 barrels $0.01/barrel $10/contract E‑mini...

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