Commodity Trading in India
Trade Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, and Natural Gas on MCX. Complete guide to lot sizes, margins, trading hours, and seasonal patterns.
Popular MCX Commodities
Gold
Safe haven, inversely correlated with USD
Silver
Industrial demand + precious metal
Crude Oil
Geopolitics, global growth
Natural Gas
Seasonal demand, weather
Copper
Economic growth indicator
Nickel
EV battery demand
MCX Trading Hours
Bullion & Metals
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM IST
Energy (Crude, Natural Gas)
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM IST
Agricultural Commodities
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM IST
Why Trade Commodities?
- •Portfolio diversification beyond stocks
- •Hedge against inflation (gold, silver)
- •Global price discovery and liquidity
- •Seasonal trading opportunities
- •Leverage with relatively lower margins
- •Correlation with international markets
Gold vs Equity Correlation
Gold often moves inversely to equities during market stress, making it a useful portfolio diversifier. However, this correlation isn't constant and can change during different market regimes.
Long-term correlation with Nifty
Correlation during market crashes
Suggested portfolio allocation
Commodity Trading FAQs
AI Analysis for Commodities
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