Agricultural Commodities
Things you drink, such as sugar, cocoa, coffee, and orange juice. Grains, such as wheat, soybeans, soybean oil, rice, oats, and corn. Animals that become food, such as live cattle and pork Things you wouldn't eat, such as cotton and lumber.
Energy Commodities
Things used as fuel or energy to power our homes, businesses and vehicles. The energy category includes diesel, gasoline, natural gas, and heating oil, as well as other crude oil based derivatives that are refined to a finished product.
Metals and Precious Metals
Metals include mined commodities, such as gold, copper, silver, and platinum. Other metals may include iron, aluminum, and metals refined to specific specifications as a refined product that is used in the manufacturing sector.