Commodities
Spread betting is the perfect way to make the most of the volatility in commodity markets. IG Index offer an extensive range of commodities, with low minimum bet sizes and extremely competitive spreads.
- New to Commodities?
- Learn more about commodities spread betting and our broad range of markets
- Commodities Examples
- See our examples to find out how spread betting on
commodities works
- Commodities Resources
- Analytical tools and resources to help you spread bet on commodities more effectively
- Dealing Spreads
- See our tight spreads on a wide variety of commodities including gold and oil
With minimum bet sizes from as little as £1 per point, spread betting with IG Index gives easy access to expensive commodity markets.
An exceptional range
As well as all the major metals and energies markets like gold, silver, gas and oil, we offer opportunities to spread bet on a wide range of soft commodities, including sugar, wheat, cocoa, lumber and more.
Some of our commodity markets are available around-the-clock, meaning you can react to world events – and take advantage of any ensuing market movements – as they happen.
Our dealing spreads on commodities are extremely tight, starting from as little as 0.5 points on Spot Gold and 4 points on US Light Crude.
Find out more about our tight spreads on commodities
Guaranteed Stops
Commodity spread betting markets are susceptible to dramatic changes in supply and demand and consequent price volatility. They therefore present an opportunity for spectacular profits and losses.
You can take steps to mitigate the risk of price spikes, limiting the potential downside but taking full advantage if the prices moves in your favour.
Risk management strategies, including Guaranteed Stops, are available for all of our commodity markets so that you can define precisely how much you are willing to risk and spread bet with confidence.
Find out more about how you can manage risk when commodities spread betting