How to Open a Commodity Trading Account Online

13 Dec 2022|

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by ICICI Securities Team

After the merger of FMC with SEBI, one can use the same account for trading in all asset classes namely stocks, commodities and currencies. So, to begin trading in Commodities, one can enable Commodity segment in the existing trading account or a new account can be created with a registered trading member or broker.

Do’s and don’ts of commodity trading

Do’s	Don’ts
Understand the Commodity Contract Specifications	Don't get misled by rumours, luring advertisements and promises, and bull/bear run of market sentiments
Understand the Delivery and Settlement Procedure	Don't trade any contract without knowing the associated risks
Understand and Comply with Taxation and other relevant laws	Don't undertake off-market transactions
Pay all applicable margins	Don't delay payment/deliveries to Members
Collect / pay mark-to-market margins on a daily basis.

3 steps to open a Commodity Trading Account at ICICIdirect:

A. What are the Various Types of Commodities?

Commodities are classified into four categories as mentioned below.

Bullion: Gold and Silver
Energy: Crude oil and Natural gas
Base metals: Aluminium, Copper, Lead, Nickel, and Zinc
Agri: Crude Palm Oil, Cotton, Turmeric, Cumin Seeds, Coriander etc.

B. Benefits of Investment in Commodity

Commodities are an important asset class that can be related to our daily life because we use all the commodities in our daily life. The food we eat, the jewellery we wear; the fuel we use for our vehicle are part of commodities. Following are the major benefits of trading in commodities:

Portfolio diversification
Hedge against inflation
Increasing demand for commodities due to expansion of industries and population
Leverage
High liquidity and returns

C. What are the Timings For Commodity Market Trading

Commodity market trading is having the longest trading hour in India operating from 9.00 AM to 11.30 / 11.55 PM as detailed below.

Commodity Category	Trade Start Time	Trade End Time
Non-agricultural commodities	9.00 AM	11.30 / 11.55 PM
Agricultural Commodities with international linkage	9.00 AM	9.00 PM
Agricultural Commodities without international linkage	9.00 AM	5.0 M

D. What are the documents required to open commodity trading account?

To open a commodity trading account, following documents to be submitted to the broker.

Minimum of Rs. 100 demat holding (with ICICIdirect)
ID Proof
Address Proof
Bank Statement
Cancelled cheque
Salary slip

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E. What are the applicable charges for opening a Commodity account?

There is no fee required to activate or open a commodity trading account at ICICIdirect. It is simply a segment addition to your existing trading account.

F. Who all can open a Commodity trading account?

All resident Indians, corporates, Mutual Funds, PMS, AIF, FPI, etc., can trade in Commodity Derivatives.

NRIs are not allowed to trade in Commodity Derivatives.

G. What are the various types of costs associated with trading in commodity derivatives market?

The various types of costs associated with trading in the commodity derivatives market include the following:

Brokerage Charges
Commodity Transaction Tax
Stock Exchange Transaction Charges
GST (as applicable)
SEBI Turnover fee
Stamp Duty
Other Statutory Levies, if any

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