Investa - Commodities

Commodities

Commodities include physical goods like gold, silver, oil, agricultural products, and more. They can be bought directly or through specialized investment vehicles like commodity ETFs.

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Common categories for classifying stocks

Category	Description	Examples
Metals	Precious Metals	Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium
Metals	Base Metals	Copper, Aluminum, Nickel, Zinc
Energy	Crude Oil	Primary energy source for transportation and industries
	Natural Gas	Heating, electricity, and vehicle fuel
	Coal	Electricity generation, industrial processes
Agricultural Commodities	Grains	Wheat, Corn, Rice, Oats
	Soft Commodities	Coffee, Cocoa, Sugar, Cotton
	Livestock	Cattle, Hogs, Poultry
Livestock	Cattle	Beef production, dairy products
	Hogs	Pork production
Food and Fiber	Coffee	Popular beverage crop
	Cocoa	Used in chocolate production
	Sugar	Sweetener in food and beverages
	Cotton	Textile and clothing manufacturing
Industrial and Specialty Commodities	Timber	Construction, furniture, paper
	Rubber	Tires, industrial products
	Industrial Metals	Manufacturing, construction
Precursors and Chemicals	Chemical Commodities	Raw materials for chemical production
Precursors and Chemicals	Fertilizers	Enhance soil fertility, promote plant growth
Alternative Commodities	Water Rights	Access and use of water resources
Alternative Commodities	Carbon Credits	Tradable certificates for reducing emissions
Renewable Energy Commodities	Biofuels	Organic materials as fuel alternatives
Rare Earth Elements	Unique minerals for high-tech applications
Minerals and Gemstones	Various Minerals	Industrial processes, jewelry, gemstones