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Crude oil trading
Oil is one of the most heavily traded commodities due to its key role in the economy. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just starting out, this hub is designed to help you navigate the oil market with ease.
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Take advantage of leverage and trade crude oil futures and spot prices using CFDs
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Benefit from improved liquidity with variable spreads
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Trade both long and short across our FOREX.com, TradingView or MT5 platforms
Crude oil explained
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Futures and spotsTrade crude oil using either futures or spot contracts. -
Take advantage of leverageYou only have to put up a fraction of the price to start trading crude oil. However, please note that leverage can magnify both your profits and losses. -
Go long or shortWhen you trade crude oil via CFDs with us, you can profit from both rising and falling markets.
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Crude oil FAQs
Which are the top oil-producing countries?
The top oil-producing countries are the US, Saudi Arabia and Russia, although shifting macroeconomic factors may cause the order to change as time goes on.
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What factors can affect oil prices?
There are three main factors that commodities traders look at when developing the bids that influence oil prices. These are the current supply, future supply, and expected demand. Geopolitical and trade tensions can also be a big factor in oil process.
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What countries make up OPEC?
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a group of 13 of the world’s largest oil-exporting nations. It was founded in 1960 to coordinate petroleum policies and create a support system between the founding countries.
The current 13 members of OPEC include: Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Algeria, Angola, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Libya, Nigeria and The United Arab Emirates.
Read more about OPEC countries and how it can impact your trade
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What is the impact of global events on the oil market?
Crude oil prices have historically been influenced by various global events. For example, an important event like the US elections can influence price movements and overall volatility.
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Market volatility, volume, and system availability may delay trade executions. Price can change quickly in fast market conditions, resulting in an execution price different from the price available at the time order is submitted. Price improvement is not guaranteed and will not occur in all situations.
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