Commodities refer to items that can be quantitatively traded, delivered and stored, such as metals, energy products and agricultural products. Here are some common ways to invest in commodities:

1. Futures market: Futures market is one of the most common investment methods in commodity trading. In the futures market, investors can buy and sell futures contracts to gain the benefits of price fluctuations. Futures contracts are standardized contracts, which stipulate the delivery time, delivery place and delivery quality. Investors can leverage trading, that is, trading with less margin, thus amplifying the investment income. However, futures trading is also accompanied by higher risks, because price fluctuations may lead to huge profits and losses.

2. Option market: Option market is another way of commodity investment. Option contracts give investors the right to buy or sell goods at a specific price at a certain time in the future, but not the obligation. Investors who buy a call option contract want the price to go up, while investors who buy a put option contract want the price to go down. Compared with the futures market, the investment risk in the option market is smaller, because investors only need to pay the option fee and can exercise their rights by retaining the option. However, there are also risks in the option market, such as the passage of time value and the change of volatility.

3.ETF: Exchange traded fund (ETF) is an investment tool, representing a basket of commodities. Commodity ETF can track one or more commodity indexes, such as gold ETF and crude oil ETF. Investors can get investment in the commodity market by buying exchange-traded funds. Compared with the futures and options markets, ETFs provide a more convenient way to invest and trade on exchanges like stocks, but we still need to pay attention to market fluctuations and management costs.

4. Exchange spot market: In the exchange spot market, investors can directly buy and sell physical goods or their derivatives. Investors can choose to participate in market price changes by buying specific commodities, such as gold, copper and crude oil. In addition, you can also choose to buy commodity-related derivatives, such as exchange-traded funds (etc) or structured products.

5. Bulk commodity options: Bulk commodity options is the future delivery right to buy or sell bulk commodities. Investors can buy or sell bulk commodities at a specific price within a specific time by buying bulk commodity options contracts. Bulk commodity options is often used to hedge risks or carry out speculative trading, and option contracts can be flexibly selected according to market expectations. However, large-scale commodity options transactions are relatively complex and require high professional knowledge and experience.

6. Commodity fund: Commodity fund is an investment tool. By investing in a portfolio related to commodities, investment can be obtained in the commodity market. Commodity index funds track the performance of specific commodity indexes, while commodity management funds are managed by professional asset management institutions. Investors can indirectly participate in the commodity market by purchasing these funds and enjoy diversified and professional investment strategies.

The investment threshold of bulk commodities is high, so it is not appropriate for novice financial managers to rush into the market. Each investment method has its own characteristics and scope of application. Please choose according to your risk tolerance, investment objectives and market environment. At the same time, it is recommended to fully understand the market rules, contract terms and risk management strategies before investing.