Commodity

A commodity is a basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other commodities of the same type.

What is Commodities?

Commodities are most often used as inputs in the production of other goods or services.Investors and traders can buy and sell commodities directly in the spot (cash) market or via derivatives such as futures and options. Owning commodities in a broader portfolio is encouraged as a diversifier and a hedge against inflation.

Example of commodities:

Gold

Silver

 

Benefits of Trading Commodities CFDs

  • A safe haven like certain commodities, such as gold, can be a sensible investment in times of market turbulence

  • Broad exposure to commodities can be a good source of portfolio diversification

  • Profitable Returns by taking advantage of price movements in liquid markets

  • Trading with low amount deposit

How to Start Trading Commodity
Just like any form of investment, anyone can also start trading and investing in Forex. As long as you have a proper investment account and an internet connection, you are good to go.
 
Register Account

To start trading forex, you need to register an account with Tradehall first. Click on the link and register at https://secure.tradehall.co/sign_up 

For step by step registration guide, kindly refer to this link. 

Verify Bank Details

Once you have logged into Tradehall, go to Dashboard and choose Account > Bank Details. Fill in your bank details as required.

How to do Verification?

Once you have logged into Tradehall, go to Dashboard and choose Account > Verification . First, upload your Passport/ National ID. Please make sure that your photo upload is clear. Second, upload your proof of address and ensure that the proof of address upload has the same address as your Passport/ National ID and the document is not older than 180 days.

How to Start a trade?
  1. Open an account with Tradehall
  2. Learn how the forex market works.
  3. Build a trading plan.
  4. Open, monitor and close your first position.

However, we would like to highlight that just like any other types of investment, there are risks as well. Especially if you are new to trading, we suggest that you do proper research thoroughly before you begin. In fact, you can also check out our series of Forex investment guides for beginners right here.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

How do I start trading?

If you have already opened a trading account, received your login details by email, submitted your identification documents for account validation, and made a deposit; the next step is to download the trading platform of your choice. You can find detailed guidance on our trading platforms here.

What trading account types do you offer?

Standard- Minimum deposit $100

ECN PRO- Minimum deposit $3000

ECN VIP- Minimum deposit $20,000

Is my money safe?

Clients’ funds are transferred to the Company’s segregated client bank account. These funds are off-balance sheet and cannot be used to pay creditors in the unlikely event the Company runs into insolvency.

How can I calculate the margin?

The margin calculation formula for forex instruments is as follows: (Lots * contract size/ leverage) where the result is always in the primary currency of the symbol. For instance, if the base currency for your trading account is USD, your leverage is 1:500 and you are trading 1 lot EURUSD, the margin will be calculated as follows: (1 * 100 000/500) = 200 Euros

How to calculate the profits?

Profit calculation is based on: (Close Price-Open Price)*Lots*Contract Size

What do I need to submit for verification?

– A color copy of a valid passport or other official identification document issued by the authorities (e.g. driver’s license, identity card, etc). The identification document must contain the client’s full name, an issue or expiry date, the client’s place and date of birth or tax identification number and the client’s signature.

– A recent utility bill (e.g. electricity, gas, water, phone, oil, Internet and/or cable TV connection, bank account statement) dated within the last 6 months and confirming your registered address.

Why do I need to submit my documents for account validation?

As a regulated company, we operate in accordance with a number of compliance-related issues and procedures imposed by our main regulatory authority, ASIC. These procedures involve the collection of adequate documentation from our clients with regards to KYC (Know Your Client), including the collection of a valid ID card and a recent (within 6 months) utility bill or bank account statement that confirms the address the client has registered with.

What payment options do I have to deposit/withdraw money?

We offer a wide range of payment options for deposits/withdrawals: by multiple credit cards, multiple electronic payment methods, bank wire transfer, local bank transfer, and other payment methods.

How much is the minimum deposit?

$100

How much is the minimum withdrawal?

$100

Any charges from withdrawal?

No charges incurred

What is Deposit Bonus & How does it work?

When you register for a TradeHall Live Account and deposit a minimum of $100, you can earn 50% of your deposit back as an extra trading fund. You can use the deposit bonus to trade in a real live account and it is withdrawable.