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Oil Commodity Trading
Review the charts below to trade the oil market that best suits your trading strategy.
Commodity Futures
| Market Name | Pricing | Expiration | Typical Spreads | CAD margin from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Crude Oil | Variable | 4 exchange days prior to 25th calendar day of month preceding contract month |
0.04 | 11% |
| UK Crude Oil | Fixed | Last exchange day of 2 months prior to 1st day of contract month |
5 | 10.5% |
| Heating Oil | Variable | 3 exchange days prior to 1st day of contract month |
40 | 10% |
Cash Commodities
| Market Name | Spread | CAD Margin from |
|---|---|---|
| Spot US Crude Oil | 1.5 around market | 8% |
| Spot UK Crude Oil | 1.5 around market | 9% |
Commodity spreads may differ between FOREX.com platforms and MetaTrader.
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