DiscoverCommodities
Use our free online course to learn about commodities and commodity stocks, and understand how to create a trading strategy that accounts for the wider macroeconomic impact on commodities.
What will I learn?
- About the world’s most popular commodities
- How to trade commodities as futures
- What commodity stocks are
- Why macroeconomics impacts commodity prices
- How to create a commodities trading strategy
Who is this course for?
- Beginner investors interested in learning more about a new asset class
- Active traders and investors looking to diversify their portfolio with commodities
- Experienced investors hoping to gain a better understanding of commodities
Course contents
Most Traded Commodities in the World
Futures Trading vs Commodities Trading
An Investor’s Guide to Commodity Stocks
Understanding The Macro Effect on Commodities
Creating a Commodities Trading Strategy
Discover Commodities: Course Summary
Description
The commodities course has been designed to provide an in-depth understanding of one of the world’s most popular asset classes. Learn about the most traded commodities and commodity stocks, discover how futures trading works, and understand what impacts the price of commodities. Finally, learn how to create a commodities trading strategy to help you meet your overall investment goals.
The commodities course was created primarily for traders with some previous investment experience. However, the course has been designed for individuals interested in learning more about commodities specifically, and so is suitable for anybody looking to improve their knowledge.
The course can be completed as many times as needed. At the end of the course, test your knowledge with a quiz or complete part two of the commodities course, Invest in Commodities! Alternatively, register for an eToro account and start trading commodities.
Invest in commodities on eToro
Register for an eToro account and start exploring commodities.
FAQ
- How much does the commodities course cost?
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The commodities course – both part one and part two – are completely free to all users, no matter how many times you complete it or how much you learn from it!
- Who can use the commodities course?
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The commodities course is available to everybody. Whether you have an eToro account or previous investment experience, there is plenty of information for you to access as part of the course.
- Is the commodities course suitable for beginner investors?
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Although it is primarily aimed at slightly more experienced investors and traders, there is plenty of information in the commodities course that will be useful to beginners!
Consider taking a look at our “Beginner’s Guide to Commodities Trading” article or the Investing 101 course first if you do not quite feel ready for the commodities course! - How long will the commodities course take to complete?
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There is no time limit on the commodities course, although it should take approximately 40 minutes to complete. Remember, you can revisit articles whenever you want and the course can be completed at your preferred pace.
- Who created the commodities course?
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The commodities course was created by the financial experts at eToro.