Insights

Commodities such as lithium, copper, oil, gold, and rare earths are expected to play a major role in 2025, with prices influenced by innovation and geopolitical factors.

Derivatives are financial tools tied to underlying assets used for risk management, speculation, and leverage, with distinct contract types and risk profiles.

Technology significantly accelerates trade execution, often processing orders within milliseconds. While tools are helpful, it is still important to understand how trading works and make informed decisions.

Physical commodities underpin global trade and industry, connecting resources like energy, agriculture, and metals to markets and consumers worldwide.

Trade execution involves submitting orders through brokers or platforms, using various order types and execution methods that impact trading performance.

Commodities provide exposure to tangible assets and can protect purchasing power during inflationary periods, though they are subject to unpredictable price swings and logistical or financial barriers.

As interest in alternative investments grows, managed futures stand out for their ability to navigate both upward and downward market trends while adding balance to traditional portfolios.

Standardized exchange-traded contracts like futures and options are key tools for hedging, speculation, and market efficiency.

Managed futures offer diversification benefits, liquidity, and visibility through regulated futures markets while also involving risks like leverage, model dependency, and market volatility.