Forex and Commodity Trading – What’s the Difference & How to Profit from Both

Forex vs. Commodity Trading – A Quick Overview

Both forex and commodities are highly liquid financial markets, but they differ in:

FeatureForexCommodities
Assets TradedCurrency Pairs (e.g. EUR/USD)Metals, Energy, Agri (Gold, Oil)
Market Hours24/5Varies per exchange/product
VolatilityMedium to HighOften driven by news/events
LeverageCommonOften lower due to margin limits

 Key Similarities

  • Both are speculative markets ideal for technical traders
  • Heavily impacted by macroeconomic events (interest rates, war, inflation)
  • Traded using platforms like MT5, supported by Radhika fx

Top Traded Forex Pairs & Commodities

 Forex Pairs

  • EUR/USD
  • GBP/USD
  • USD/INR
  • USD/JPY

Commodities

  • Gold (XAU/USD)
  • Crude Oil (WTI/Brent)
  • Silver (XAG/USD)
  • Natural Gas

 Best Strategies for Dual Market Traders

🔹 Trend Following (Great for Gold & USD pairs)

Use moving averages and price channels for directional trades.

🔹 Breakout Trading (Common during News Events)

Forex: Use economic calendars.
Commodities: Watch for OPEC, CPI, inflation reports.

🔹 Hedging Strategy

Long USD/INR and long Gold to hedge currency devaluation.

 Is Forex and Commodity Trading Halal?

Yes — if done using:

  • Swap-free Islamic accounts
  • No interest or rollover fees
  • Transparent contracts with clear risk

Radhika fx offers fully Shariah-compliant trading conditions.

 Why Choose Radhika FX for Both Markets?

  • Trade forex & gold/oil on the same platform
  • Swap-free accounts for Muslim traders
  • Ultra-low spreads and live support in UAE
  • Regulated & transparent broker model

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