Soft Commodity

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Definition of 'Soft Commodity'

A commodity such as coffee, cocoa, sugar and fruit. This term generally refers to commodities that are grown, rather than mined.
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Investopedia explains 'Soft Commodity'

Soft commodities play a major part in the futures market. They are used both by farmers wishing to lock-in the future prices of their crops, and by speculative investors seeking a profit.
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'Soft Commodity'

  • Trading The Soft Commodity Markets

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/optioninvestor/07/soft_market.asp
    Trading The Soft Commodity Markets. ... Because the soft commodity markets are traded
    at an exchange, the clearing services ensure no default risk. ...

  • The Next Hot Commodity

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2008/The_Next_Hot_Commodity_NIB_JO_BAL.aspx
    Ipath launched a group of soft commodity ETNs. Will cocoa, cotton,
    coffee or sugar see the same gains as oil and gold? ...

  • A Portfolio Cup Of Joe

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/A-Portfolio-Cup-Of-Joe-SBUX-JO-CAFE-NSRGY.PK-SJM-GMCR-JVA-DNKN1018.aspx
    ... To that end, investors may want to bet on the soft commodity. ... (For more on
    soft commodities, read Trading The Soft Commodity Markets.). ...

  • Percolating Coffee Profits

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Percolating-Profits-CBOU-PEET-SBUX-JO-SLE0623.aspx
    ... For investors, that could spell opportunity. (To learn more about coffee and other
    soft commodities, check out Trading The Soft Commodity Markets.). ...

  • A Soft Spot For Iron

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/A-Soft-Spot-For-Iron-SLX-VALE-RTP-BHP0226.aspx
    ... A Soft Spot For Iron. ... Maybe not, but now it's iron ore's time to shine. Find out
    why you should take a fresh look at this age-old commodity. ...

  • The Perfect Investment For Chocolate-Lovers - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0310/The-Perfect-Investment-For-Chocolate-Lovers.aspx
    ... Cocoa is considered to be a so-called soft commodity. Other commodities in
    that grouping include: coffee, sugar, orange juice and tea. ...

  • The Vale Between Two Peaks

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/The-Vale-Between-Two-Peaks-VALE-GGB-SID-AA-CLF-BHP-RIO0510.aspx
    ... (Learn the contract specifications for a few of the most heavily traded
    commodities. For more, see Trading The Soft Commodity Markets.). ...

  • 4 Commodities Affected By World Conflicts - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0411/4-Commodities-Affected-By-World-Conflicts.aspx
    ... (Learn the contract specifications for a few of the most heavily traded commodities,
    including coffee and cocoa. Check out Trading The Soft Commodity Markets.). ...

  • Railroads Suggest Recovery Is Soft

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Railroads-Suggest-Recovery-Is-Soft-WMT-BTU-ACI-UNP-CSX-NSC-GWR0811.aspx
    ... Soft lumber, particularly in the summer, is a pretty solid sign that residential ...
    fast; a view that is supported by a quick look at commodity lumber prices. ...

  • Water, A Precious Commodity

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2009/Water-A-Precious-Commodity--PHO-FLS-NLC-CCC0421.aspx
    ... A Precious Commodity. Posted: Apr 21, 2009 12:12 PM by Gregory S. Davis. ... Filed Under:
    ETFs. ... Water can crash in the form of a wave and it can be as soft as falling ...

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