📌 FAQs - Share Market, Commodities & Investing
Simple answers to common questions for beginners and traders
Commodities are raw materials like gold, crude oil, wheat, and copper that are traded in special markets such as MCX and NCDEX in India.
Stocks represent ownership in companies, while commodities involve trading physical goods or contracts like gold, oil, or wheat.
Four main categories: Metals (Gold, Silver, Copper), Energy (Crude Oil, Natural Gas), Agriculture (Wheat, Cotton, Coffee), and Livestock (Cattle, Pork).
MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange) is for metals & energy, while NCDEX (National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange) focuses on agriculture in India.
Yes. Prices move fast due to global events, weather, and demand-supply changes. Beginners should start small.
Intraday trading means buying and selling stocks or commodities on the same day to profit from small price changes.
Intraday trading is risky because markets are volatile. It requires discipline, stop-loss orders, and good knowledge of charts.
SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) allows you to invest a fixed amount in mutual funds regularly, helping in long-term wealth creation.
Indian markets mainly include NSE & BSE (Sensex, Nifty), while global markets include Dow Jones, Nasdaq (US), FTSE (UK), Nikkei (Japan), etc. Global trends often influence Indian markets.
Stocks are good for long-term investment, while commodities are used for trading, hedging, and diversification. Many investors use a mix of both.
Yes. Many brokers allow trading with small amounts using margin. But risk is higher, so start small and learn first.
Gold is considered the safest because it retains value during inflation or crisis.
Demand-supply, global economy, USD value, geopolitics, and weather (for agriculture) have the biggest impact.