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Commodities
Term category: Advanced, Derivatives
In 10 words or less: Bulk goods that are traded on a financial exchange to hedge or speculate.

Definition: A good traded in bulk on a financial exchange.

StockJargon Advice: Differentiation in a commodity business is virtually nil.  Examples of commodities include oil, natural gas, cocoa, coffee, and gold.

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