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SOFT COMMODITIES TRADING

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WHAT IS SOFT COMMODITY TRADING

Soft commodities, constituting the fundamental elements of global food and clothing production, encompass agricultural products that present a distinctive trading opportunity for investors and traders worldwide, including those in South Africa, Kenya, Botswana, Nigeria, and various other regions. Commodities trading requires traders to navigate various factors, including weather conditions, global demand for these products, and geopolitical events that impact their production. These factors make the market unpredictable and can lead to both challenges and potential rewards.

Trade soft commodities including coffee, cocoa, cotton, and even orange juice with Vantage’s soft commodities CFDs.

SOFT COMMODITIES SPECIFICATION

Instrument

COCOA-C

US Cocoa - Cash

COFFEE-C

Coffee Arabica - Cash

COTTON-C

Cotton - Cash

OJ-C

Orange Juice - Cash

SOYBEAN-C

Soybean - Cash

SUGAR-C

Sugar Raw - Cash

WHEAT-C

US Wheat (SRW) - Cash

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WHY TRADE WITH VANTAGE

  • Soft Commodities

    Flexible Lot Sizes
    Starting
    with 0.1 Lot

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    Give soft commodities trading a go with as little as 0.1 lot, representing a range of flexible contract sizes.

  • Soft Commodities

    Tight Spreads on
    Vantage RAW ECN Accounts

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    With competitive spreads from 0.0, trade the world's most traded soft commodities products at minimum cost. 

  • Soft Commodities

    Trade
    On The Go

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    Buy and sell soft commodities anytime. React swiftly to news on our trading platform and mobile app.

  • Soft Commodities

    Low & Transparent
    Costs

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    Explore the potential of taking both long and short positions across a variety of CFD products, starting from just $0 per trade. Learn about our competitive commission fees by visiting our "All Instruments" page.

  • Soft Commodities

    Free Educational
    Materials

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    Equip yourself with soft commodities trading knowledge through free educational materials on Vantage Academy.

  • Soft Commodities

    Fast Execution
    Speeds

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    Lightning-fast trade execution speed to ensure you don’t miss out on market movements.

  • Soft Commodities

    Risk Management
    Tools

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    Vantage offers negative balance protection, price alerts and stop loss tools to help you better manage your downside risk. 

  • Soft Commodities

    MT4 & MT5
    Account

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    Get access to soft commodities markets with powerful MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms. 

LIST OF SOFT COMMODITIES AVAILABLE ON VANTAGE

Cocoa Coffee Cotton Orange Juice Sugar Soybean

  • Cocoa

    Cocoa is a powder manufactured from cocoa beans and is used in the production of chocolate. It is cultivated in over 50 countries and traded worldwide. Cacao trees now thrive in regions near the Equator, with West Africa responsible for 70% of the world's cocoa production.

    Soft Commodities

  • Coffee

    Coffee is a drink made from roasted beans that come from the coffee plant. This plant is native to tropical Africa with its origins in Ethiopia and Sudan specifically. Coffee beans, such as Arabica, can be traded through the buying and selling of contracts for coffee beans.

    Soft Commodities

  • Cotton

    Cotton is a soft fibre used widely in clothing and traded on the futures market. It's grown in tropical regions worldwide, with global production at 25 million tonnes annually. China is the biggest cotton producer, mostly for domestic use.

    Soft Commodities

  • Orange Juice

    Prior to 1947, orange juice was typically consumed fresh and had a short shelf life. However, the invention of frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) in 1947 revolutionised the industry, allowing for longer storage and facilitated global distribution.

    Soft Commodities

  • Sugar

    Sugar, a sweet soluble carbohydrate, is used in food and the creation of biofuels. It is a widely traded soft commodity that is often derived from sugarcane, grown in hot, rainy climates.

    Soft Commodities

  • Soybean

    Soybeans are edible legumes that are grown as an important source of protein in many modern diets. It is also used in a wide range of products such as animal feed and biofuel. Soybean is primarily grown in the Americas and Asia.

    Soft Commodities

HOW DOES SOFT COMMODITIES CFD TRADING WORK WITH VANTAGE?

  • 1

    Open a live account with Vantage

  • 2

    Deposit funds to your newly created account

  • 3

    Analyse the soft commodities markets and determine which product you wish to trade

  • 4

    Open and monitor your first trading position

  • 5

    When you think it’s time, close the position to complete the trade

AWARDS

  • Soft Commodities

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    Broker

    FX Broker Tester

  • Soft Commodities

    Best CFD
    Broker

    Global Brands Magazine

  • Soft Commodities

    Best APAC
    Region Broker

    ADVFN International Financial Awards

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1

    What is soft commodities trading?

    Soft commodity trading is the buying and selling of futures contracts on underlying agricultural products which are typically grown and cultivated, setting them apart from commodities which are extracted or mined.

  • 2

    What is an example of soft commodities?

    Examples of soft commodities include cocoa, coffee, cotton, soybean, and wheat. With Vantage, traders can commence with small investments, trading as little as 0.1 lot. This flexibility allows, for instance, trading 1,500 lbs of orange juice CFDs, catering to traders in South Africa, Kenya, Botswana, Nigeria, and other regions.

  • 3

    Where can I trade soft commodities?

    You can trade soft commodities on commodity markets and a variety of exchange platforms, including Vantage. We make trading effortless, offering a quick and straightforward account setup process with no deposit fees.

  • 4

    What are the major soft commodities?

    The major soft commodities that are traded globally include:SoybeansWheatCornCottonSugarCoffee Cocoa

  • 5

    Is gold a soft commodity?

    No, gold is not considered to be a soft commodity. It is considered a hard commodity, or precious metal, as it is a natural resource that's mined from the earth. On the other hand, soft commodities are typically agricultural products or goods that are grown, like wheat, coffee, or cotton.

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