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Commodity
Definition of Commodity
A commodity refers to physical goods and raw materials like aluminium, cotton, copper, sugar, steel, zinc, and others. Commodities are an essential part of the day-to-day life of individuals, companies, and industries.
But they can’t be traded like stocks in India. Instead, a commodity trader will enter into either of these three contracts to secure commodities or benefit from its price fluctuations:
But they can’t be traded like stocks in India. Instead, a commodity trader will enter into either of these three contracts to secure commodities or benefit from its price fluctuations:
- Futures contracts
- Options contracts
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Cash contracts
These derivative contracts are traded on commodity exchanges in India like:
- Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX)
- Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX)
- National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX)
- National Multi Commodity Exchange of India (NMCX)
Related Terms
On-Balance Volume (OBV)
On-Balance Volume (OBV) is a volume-based indicator that tracks market pressure by linking volume with price movement. Volume is accumulated when prices close higher and reduced when prices close lower, helping traders judge the strength behind a trend.
Pip
PIP stands for Point in Percentage and is the smallest unit of price movement of a currency pair, which is used mostly in forex trading. Pips are used by traders to calculate the spread between the bid and ask prices of the currency pair, and express the profit or loss that their position has made. It is usually one hundredth of a percent, and can have a significant effect on the overall exchange rate.
Price Action
Price action is the movement of the price of a security plotted over time. Traders who study price action make trading decisions based on the analysis of raw price movements, which often includes patterns, swings, and support/resistance levels rather than relying on traditional technical indicators. Price action analysis is the skill of interpreting the sentiments and activities of the market by reading candlesticks, bar charts, and volume data.
Volatility
Volatility refers to the degree of price fluctuations in a security or market over a period of time. A highly volatile stock may move sharply up or down within short durations, such as technology stocks during earnings announcements, while low volatility indicates more stable and predictable price movements.
Treasury Bills (T-Bills)
Treasury Bills (T-Bills) are short-term debt instruments issued by the government with maturities typically ranging from a few days up to one year. They are considered low-risk investments and are sold at a discount to face value. The return is earned through the difference between purchase price and maturity value.
Dividend Stripping
Dividend stripping is a strategy of buying a company’s stock days before it announces a dividend and then selling the same stock at a lower price once the current holder is entitled to get the dividend previously announced.
The resulting loss in capital gains is generally offset by the profits from dividends. Dividend stripping was once non-taxable, which made the strategy lucrative for smart investors. However, dividends in India are now subject to tax.
The resulting loss in capital gains is generally offset by the profits from dividends. Dividend stripping was once non-taxable, which made the strategy lucrative for smart investors. However, dividends in India are now subject to tax.
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