Invest in

Commodities

8 Lessons
58 min
All Levels

Take a look at our free online course to learn about the different types of commodities: metal commodities, energy commodities and agricultural commodities.

What will I learn?


  • About precious metals, such as gold and silver
  • What might impact commodity prices
  • More about energy and agricultural commodities

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

1

Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Precious Metals

8 min
Begin Lesson 1
2

A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Gold

8 min
Begin Lesson 2
3

A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Silver

7 min
Begin Lesson 3
4

What Affects Commodity Prices?

7 min
Begin Lesson 4
5

A Guide to Investing in Renewable Energies

8 min
Begin Lesson 5
6

How to Invest in Energy Commodities

8 min
Begin Lesson 6
7

Investing in Agricultural Commodities

8 min
Begin Lesson 7
8

Invest in Commodities: Course Summary

4 min
Begin Lesson 8

Description

The commodities course was designed to help interested traders and investors learn about commodities and how to trade them. Discover more about precious metals, such as gold and silver, as well as energy and agricultural commodities. Finally, understand the factors that might impact the price of commodities.

The commodities course was created for traders with some prior experience, although the second part of the course should provide beginner investors with a good understanding of the key commodity sectors and how to invest in them.
It is possible to complete the course multiple times, or revisit individual articles as needed. At the end of the course, test your new knowledge with a quiz or create an eToro account and start trading commodities and other assets!

Invest in commodities on eToro

Register for an eToro account and start trading commodities.

FAQ

How much does the commodities course cost?

Both parts of the commodities course are free to all users, so you are welcome to read through the articles as many times as you like!

Who can use the commodities course?

Anyone can complete the commodities course. All of eToro’s Academy courses are available to everyone, regardless of whether you have an eToro account or not.

Is the commodities course suitable for beginner investors?

The commodities course is aimed at investors with some previous experience, although Part Two of the commodities course is arguably more suitable for beginners as it goes into more detail about the different types of commodities and how to invest in them.

If you are interested in learning more about commodities, consider completing Part One of the course if you have not already, or reading through our “Beginner’s Guide to Commodities Trading” article first.

How long will the commodities course take to complete?

The second part of the commodities course will take approximately 55 minutes, although there is no time limit. Read through the articles at your own pace and revisit any to help refresh your understanding.

Who created the commodities course?

The commodities course was created by the financial experts at eToro.