Should you trade in metal stocks?

The metals and mining sector often presents many investment opportunities.
As an investor in India, how can you take advantage of the price movements in this sector?
Well, one way would be to invest or trade in metal stocks.
There are many metal manufacturing and mining companies listed on Indian stock exchanges.
Top contenders include Tata Steel, Hindalco, Coal India and JSW Steel.
But, should you trade in these metal stocks?
If you are an active trader, and if you are open to taking on risks in your investments, trading directly in metal stocks is one way to tap into these opportunities.
On the other hand, if you’re a more conservative investor, you could track the Nifty metal index.
Another way to trade in metal stocks is to participate in the commodity market.
That’s where derivatives of metal commodities like silver, gold, copper, aluminum, nickel and lead are traded.
So, as you can see, there are many ways to invest or trade in the metals and mining sector.
And the commodity market is one such option.
Head to the next chapter to discover more about trading in metal commodities.