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Commodity Futures Trading
Commodities
Many traders in the commodity market in Pakistan Trading through Futures contracts. Businesses use Futures to hedge against the prices of commodities that they handle to minimize the risk of financial loss. The commodity market in Pakistan also draws participation from speculators.
Metals
Metals commodities include Gold, silver, platinum, copper and Palladium. During periods of market volatility or bear markets, some investors may decide to invest in precious metals, particularly gold—because of its status as a reliable, dependable metal with real, conveyable value. Investors may also decide to invest in precious metals as a hedge against periods of high inflation or currency devaluation.
Energies
Investors who are interested in entering the commodities market in the energy sector should also be aware of how economic downturns, any shifts in production enforced by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and new technological advances in alternative energy sources (wind power, solar energy, biofuel, etc, that aims to replace crude oil as a primary source of energy, can all have a huge impact on the market prices for commodities in the energy sector.
Indices
A stock Market index, also known as stock index, is a statistical measure that reflects changes taking place in the market. It's created by grouping a few similar stocks among the securities listed on the exchange and the selection criteria could be the size of a company, its market capitalization or type of industry.
Currencies
A future currencies is a contract that details the price at which currency could be bought or sold, and sets a specific date for the exchange. They are highly regulated, any counterparty still holding the contract at the expiration date is legally bound to take delivery of the currency on the given date and given price. PMEX offers trade in major Currency Futures, along with other currencies cross pairs.
Agriculture
The agriculture industry harvests and provides agricultural commodities such as grains, livestock, sugar, soybeans, and more. Other companies in the industry produce fertilizers, packaged foods, and agricultural machinery.
