What are metal commodities?

Metal prices (metal commodities) are only for a few metals quoted on exchanges. Only aluminium alloy, aluminium, copper, lead, nickel, tin, zinc and Nasaac (North American special aluminium alloy) are exchange traded commodities.

Are metal prices available in USD?

All metal prices are available in USD going back to 2000, but prices may also be available in other currencies if exchange rates are available. Our exchange rate database goes back to 2010 and is has been gathered from public sources through our sister site, foreignexchangeresource.com.

What is a metal price ETF?

Some of the more complex metal price ETF's are designed to track the inverse of a metal's price or even multiples of the market price. Other ETF's track the price of an individual metal or a group of metals. Investors also participate in metal price speculation through investment in mining companies and funds that invest in mining firms.

Are metals publicly traded?

Less common metals or those with specialized uses may not be publicly traded at all, but require direct and private agreements with the metal producer. For popular metals, many markets offer futures and options contracts which allow market participants to reduce potential volatility in the price of their metal supply.