Trading agricultural commodities is a good way for traders to diversify their portfolios when they have invested in stocks, forex, and other products. They are also a good way for traders to hedge their current positions when other markets are volatile, and this is because commodities are usually less likely to be directly affected by stock market upheavals. What are commodities? Commodities, for a start, are basic goods that are used in commerce and can be bought and sold in exchange for oth...