Commodity Exchange
A commodity exchange is a marketplace where standardized commodities and related derivative contracts are traded. The exchange can be divided into two main sub-markets:1. Derivatives market: Here, futures, options, forwards, and other derivative contracts are traded.2. Spot market: This is where commodities are bought and sold in real-time, with cash contracts typically involved.In India, the major commodity exchanges are:- Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX)- National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX)- Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX)Commonly traded commodities include: Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Alumunium etc
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