Commodities trading
Strike while the iron, copper, lead, zinc, nickel or cobalt is hot. Open an account with us to start trading commodities – including metals, energies and agricultural markets.
Start trading today. Call +971 (0) 4 5592108 or email sales.ae@ig.com. Our sales team is available from 8:00am to 6:00pm (Dubai time), Monday to Friday.
Why trade commodities with us?
Access a wide range of commodity markets
Choose from 35 commodities or a range of commodity stocks and ETFs
Speculate on continuous prices
Take a position on commodity spot prices with our exclusive undated market offering
Get the best commodity prices
Keep your costs down with spreads from just 2.8 points on Brent Crude and 0.3 on gold
Achieve your trading goals
Focus on short-term profits with CFDs or long-term investments by stock trading
Keep up to date on market movements
See live market updates with our in-platform newsfeed
Protect your capital
Attach a guaranteed stop to cap your risk – even in the most volatile market conditions
Ways to trade commodities with us
| Commodity CFD trading | Commodity stock trading | |
| Markets to trade | Spot prices, futures, options contracts, shares and ETFs | Shares and ETFs |
| Main benefits | Go long or short on market prices. | Take ownership of shares to gain voting rights and dividends if paid |
| Traded in | Contracts | Shares |
| Commission | Share CFDs are subject to commission. All other markets are charged via the spread | Invest in US and UK shares with zero fees, no commission, no FX conversion fees, and no custody fee to 100 trades per month. |
| Platforms | Web, mobile app and advanced platforms | Web and mobile app |
| Learn more | Learn more | Learn more |
How to trade commodities
- Open a trading account
- Find an opportunity
- Take a position
- Monitor your trade
Open a commodity trading account now
Demo accounts are only available for CFD trading.
Open a commodity trading account now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app*
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With more than 45 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
*Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
Demo accounts are only available for CFD trading.
Open a commodity trading account now
Open a commodity trading account now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app*
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With more than 45 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
*Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
Trade commodities on the UK’s best trading platform
Trade commodities anywhere, anytime on our award-winning platforms.1
- Web-based platform
- Mobile trading app
- Meta Trader 4
Get interactive charts, minute-by-minute analysis and a suite of risk management tools, all from our intuitive online trading platform. Available for CFD trading and stock trading accounts.
Trade on the go from our mobile and tablet app – with instant price alerts, trading signals and customisable charts. Available for CFD trading and stock trading accounts.
Trade gold, silver and oil markets on the popular MetaTrader4 platform – available only to CFD trading clients. Get the edge with 18 free indicators and thousands more add-ons.
Discover our commodities markets
- Energies
- Metals
- Softs
Trade our range of energy markets – including popular oils such as Brent Crude and US Crude.
Learn more about oil trading
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only.
Take a position on more than 20 types of soft commodities.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only.
Find a commodity to trade
Looking for a commodity? Use our search tool to find charts, data and news on the commodities you’re interested in.
Undated commodities vs commodity futures
Trade commodities at our undated ‘spot’ or futures prices – both available through CFD trading. Your choice will depend on how long you intend to hold your position for.
Undated commodity markets
Take a position on the current value of a commodity with our proprietary ‘spot’ market.
- Positions cost less to open, but will incur a fee if left open overnight
- Speculate on the underlying market price with no fixed expiries
- Perform technical analysis over the longer term with continuous charting
Commodity futures
Speculate on the underling price of silver futures contracts with CFD trading.
- Trade over a longer time period – with no overnight funding fees
- Positions open at expiry will be rolled over unless you specify otherwise
- Get a clear overview of your contract’s price within its date range
Commodities costs
- Spreads for commodities
- Margin for commodities
The spread is our charge for executing your trade. It’s the difference between the buy and sell price, which we wrap around the underlying market price.
| Market | Spread for futures | Spread for undated markets |
| OIL - US CRUDE | 6 | 2.8 |
| OIL - BRENT CRUDE | 6 | 2.8 |
| SPOT GOLD | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| SPOT SILVER (5000OZ) | 3 | 2 |
| CHICAGO WHEAT | 1 | 0.6 |
| LONDON SUGAR | 0.8 | 0.6 |
The charge will vary depending on whether you trade futures or our undated contracts. Futures have a wider spread, but no overnight funding charges – so are more cost-effective for longer-term trades. Learn more about our spreads
CFDs are leveraged, which means you can gain full exposure for the fraction of the cost. The deposit you pay to open a position is called margin. Although it’s not an additional cost to you, it can make a big difference to the affordability of your trade.
Remember, leverage can magnify your losses, as well as magnify any profits.
| Market | Retail | Professional |
| OIL - US CRUDE | 10% | 1.35% |
| OIL - BRENT CRUDE | 10% | 1.35% |
| SPOT GOLD | 5% | 0.45% |
| SPOT SILVER (5000OZ) | 10% | 1.80% |
| CHICAGO WHEAT | 10% | 1.80% |
| LONDON SUGAR | 10% | 2.70% |
Find out more about our margin rates
Choose the world’s No.1 CFD provider
Seize opportunity on 17,000+ markets, including major indices, forex pairs and stocks.
Choose the world’s No.1 CFD provider
Seize opportunity on 17,000+ markets, including major indices, forex pairs and stocks.
Get the latest commodities news
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Disclaimers
- CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Professional Clients can lose more than they deposit.
- The value of shares and ETFs bought through an IG stock trading account can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take care to manage your exposure.
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