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Re: Why trade commodities



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I agree that liquidity is the key.

I would say that IBM is a FINANCIAL commodity just like wheat is an
AGRICULTURAL commodity.  Any item that has a willing buyer and a willing
seller can be considered a commodity.


John Carter wrote:
> 
> I think that if you want to trade, you need a liquid market.  Commodities
> provide, for the most part, a liquid market.
> But I believe that the most important factor is this...  No one needs
> shares of IBM, but everyone needs wheat!  It's best to trade in things that
> people need.
> 
> John Carter