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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Commodities trading

Open an account with us to start trading commodities, including metals, energies and agricultural markets. Speculate on price movements without owning the physical asset.

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From precious metals to energy and agriculture, see what you can trade.

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What you can trade

Trade 35+ commodities

From precious metals to energies and soft commodities.

Trade our range of energy markets including Brent Crude and US Crude, speculate on the price of precious and base metals, or take a position on more than 20 types of soft commodities.

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Trade spot or futures prices

Choose undated spot prices or fixed-date futures contracts for your commodity trades.

Spot positions cost less to open but incur a fee if held overnight, with no fixed expiry; futures have no overnight funding charges but a wider spread, making them more cost-effective for longer-term trades.

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Keep your costs down with some of the tightest commodity spreads on the market.

Spreads from just 2.8 points on Brent Crude and 0.3 points on gold, across our range of trading platforms.

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Ways to trade commodities with IG

Compare spread betting, CFD trading and share dealing for commodities.

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How to trade commodities

Follow these steps to start trading commodities with IG.

1. Open a trading account

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2. Find an opportunity

Explore commodity markets and look for a trading opportunity.

3. Take a position

Go long or short on the commodity market you've chosen.

4. Monitor your trade

Keep track of your position with live market updates and in-platform news.

Commodities costs

Spreads 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.

Oil - US Crude
Oil - Brent Crude
Spot Gold
Spot Silver (50000Z)
Chicago Wheat
London Sugar
Spread for futures
6
6
0.6
3
1
0.8
Spread for undated markets
2.8
2.8
0.3
2
0.6
0.6
Oil - US CrudeOil - Brent CrudeSpot GoldSpot Silver (50000Z)Chicago WheatLondon Sugar
Spread for futures
6
6
0.6
3
1
0.8
Spread for undated markets
2.8
2.8
0.3
2
0.6
0.6

Figures correct as of 19/03/2026.

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.

Leverge commodities

Margin for commodities

Spread bets and CFDs are both 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.

Oil - US Crude
Oil - Brent Crude
Spot Gold
Spot Silver (50000Z)
Chicago Wheat
London Sugar
Retail
10%
10%
5%
10%
10%
10%
Professional
1.35%
1.35%
0.45%
1.80%
1.80%
2.70%
Oil - US CrudeOil - Brent CrudeSpot GoldSpot Silver (50000Z)Chicago WheatLondon Sugar
Retail
10%
10%
5%
10%
10%
10%
Professional
1.35%
1.35%
0.45%
1.80%
1.80%
2.70%

Figures correct as of 19/03/2026.

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Eligible deposits are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to the applicable limit.

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What is commodities trading?

Commodities trading is the process of buying and selling raw materials such as oil, gold, natural gas, wheat, and coffee, typically through futures contracts and options on regulated exchanges rather than through physical delivery. It plays a vital role in the global economy by enabling price discovery, where market activity establishes fair, transparent benchmark prices that producers, manufacturers, and governments use for planning and forecasting. Commodities trading also supports risk management, allowing businesses like airlines, farmers, and energy companies to hedge against volatile price swings and protect profit margins.

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How is the price of commodities determined?

Commodity prices are set by global supply and demand. Supply factors include weather, production output, and inventories; demand is shaped by economic growth and industrial use. Geopolitical events, currency movements, and speculation also influence prices, all converging through trading on exchanges.

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Commodities FAQs

You can trade 35 commodities with IG, including metals, energies and agricultural markets, or a range of commodity stocks and ETFs.

Spot positions cost less to open but incur a fee if held overnight, with no fixed expiry; futures have no overnight funding charges but a wider spread, making them better value for longer-term trades.

Selected commodities such as oil are available to trade over the weekend, though trading hours vary by market.

You can trade commodities using a spread betting, CFD, or share dealing account, depending on how you want to gain exposure.

Yes, leverage can magnify losses beyond your deposit, so commodities trading carries a high risk of losing money.

No, commodities trading with spread bets or CFDs means you speculate on price movements only.

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. 

Professional clients trading spread bets and CFDs can lose more than they deposit.

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