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Oil trading

Trade UK Crude Oil on fixed spreads and 1% margin.








Commodities explained
 
What are commodities?
Everything you need to know about popular commodities like gold, oil, coffee and more - including how to trade them.
Why trade commodities?
Gold has historically been a safe haven asset in times of market uncertainty. Learn the benefits of gold and other commodities with our in-depth guide.
How to trade commodity CFDs
Want to know how to trade a commodity like oil using CFDs? This section breaks down every aspect of your first trade.

Award-winning mobile apps

Designed for instant control wherever you are, enjoy one-tap trading, intelligent market tools and a customisable layout to suit your trading style.
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Ways to trade commodities
Trade forex CFDs or with DMA
FX CFDS
FX DMA
Best for
Tax-free trading in UK*
Tax-free trading in US*
Trade type
£ per point
$ per point
Tax
No UK Capital Gains Tax (CGT) or Stamp Duty*
No US Capital Gains Tax (CGT) or Stamp Duty*
Trade on
Global Indices, FX, Shares, Commodities & more
Global Indices, FX, Shares & more
Commision
Commission free
Commission free
Platform
Web. mobile and advanced platforms
Web. mobile and advanced platforms
Demo
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Oil trading FAQ

What is the cost of commodity CFD trading?

FOREX.com is compensated by the spread, which is the difference between the bid and ask prices. View our live spreads.

In addition, you may be charged a nightly finance charge if you hold a position overnight, after 5pm ET.

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What are CFDs?

A CFD, or contract for difference, is an agreement to exchange the difference between the opening and closing price of the position under contract, rather than buying and selling the underlying security outright.

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What commodities does FOREX.com offer?

With FOREX.com, you can trade crude oil, natural gas, corn and more as CFDs. View our range of markets.

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Why trade commodity CFDs with FOREX.com?
A lot can happen in 20 years. But throughout that time we’ve remained steadfast, providing traders with the stability and opportunities they need to make their mark on the financial markets.
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Reliable, consistent trade execution 
Peace of mind that your trades are executed swiftly, with a 99.99%* execution rate of less than a second.
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Award-winning trading platforms 
Enjoy a suite of powerful, industry leading platforms and get the popular TradingView charting program  for free.
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Global market leader
We have over 21 years’ experience in providing innovative products and helping traders achieve their goals.
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Part of the StoneX Group
As part of a NASDAQ-listed company, we’ve got financial strength and security you can depend on.

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Gold and silver

Economic turmoil? Precious metals are widely viewed as a safe haven during volatile times.
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White icon of $ and £ symbols

Forex

FX is the most liquid market in the world, with unlimited trading opportunities around the clock.
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Shares

Trade individual shares from around the world including Barclays, Tesla and Apple.