Metals
Metals represent a fundamental asset class consisting of precious and industrial metals essential to both manufacturing and investment portfolios.
Platforms
MetraTrader 5
Trading Window
24/5
Category
Metals
Overview
The Metals market encompasses trading of both precious metals like gold and silver, as well as industrial metals such as copper and aluminum. On HedgeHood's platform, traders can access these markets through CFDs with flexible leverage options and competitive spreads. Metals often serve as safe-haven assets during economic uncertainty and provide valuable opportunities for portfolio diversification.
About & History
Metals have been valued and traded for thousands of years, with gold and silver serving as the foundation for monetary systems throughout history. The modern metals markets evolved from physical trading to sophisticated exchanges with standardized contracts. Today, HedgeHood offers simplified access to these essential markets through CFD trading, allowing retail investors to speculate on price movements without the complexities of physical ownership.
How to profit
Profiting in metals markets involves analyzing global economic conditions, currency fluctuations, industrial demand, and investor sentiment. HedgeHood traders can implement various strategies across different timeframes, taking advantage of both upward and downward price movements. Gold and silver often perform well during economic uncertainty, while industrial metals like copper tend to follow economic growth cycles, creating diverse trading opportunities.
Please note that the spreads listed below are for reference only. For the most accurate and real-time spread information, kindly refer to the MetaTrader 5 platform.