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Firstly, invest in commodities on the Brazilian stock exchange can be done through futures contracts traded on the BM&F Bovespa (Stock, Commodities and Futures Exchange).

The most traded commodities are: coffee, sugar, corn, soybeans, beef, among others.

To start investing in commodities, it is important that you have an account with a stock broker and is registered with the BM&F Bovespa.

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Furthermore, it is recommended that you have a basic knowledge of the commodities market and technical analysis.

A common strategy for investing in commodities is chart analysis.

From which the investor tries to identify price trends and patterns to carry out buying and selling operations.

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It is also possible to use futures contracts to protect against commodity price volatility and guarantee the purchase or sale price.

However, it is important to remember that investing in commodities due to their volatility and external factors that can affect their prices, such as weather conditions and government policies.

Therefore, it is recommended that you carry out careful analysis before making any investment decision.

Most traded commodities on the stock exchange

The most traded commodities on the Brazilian stock exchange are:

  1. Soy: Brazil is the second largest producer of soybeans in the world and this commodity is the most traded in BM&F Bovespa. Soybeans are used to produce cooking oil, animal feed and biofuels, among other products.
  2. Coffee: coffee is an important commodity for the Brazilian economy and is traded in BM&F Bovespa in futures contracts. Brazil is the world's largest producer and exporter of coffee.
  3. Fat ox: Fat cattle are the main Brazilian livestock product and are traded on the stock exchange in futures contracts. This contract is used as a reference for the purchase and sale price of cattle on the market.
  4. Corn: Corn is an important commodity for the production of food for humans and animals, in addition to being used in the production of biofuels. Brazil is a major corn producer and this commodity traded on the BM&F Bovespa.
  5. Sugar: Sugar is a commodity widely used in the food and beverage industry. Brazil is the world's largest producer and exporter of sugar and this commodity is traded on the stock exchange in futures contracts.

In summary, other commodities traded on the Brazilian stock exchange include cotton, gold, silver, copper, oil and derivatives, among others.