Getting Started in Commodities

Getting Started in Commodities by George A. Fontanills is a practical and comprehensive introduction to the world of commodity trading. Written with beginner and intermediate traders in mind, this book strips away the mystery often surrounding commodities and provides readers with a clear, step-by-step framework for understanding and trading these dynamic markets.

Fontanills, a master trader and founder of Optionetics, uses real-world examples—such as fluctuations in gasoline and agricultural prices—to illustrate how everyday economic activity reflects supply and demand forces. Readers learn how commodities move in cycles, how futures contracts differ from physical goods, and why commodities can act as a powerful diversification tool in any investment portfolio .

The book covers essential areas such as futures and options trading strategies, commodity indexes, fundamental and technical analysis, Elliott Wave Theory, and money management. It also addresses the psychological challenges traders face and demonstrates how to develop the mindset required for consistent success .

Practical, engaging, and grounded in real trading experience, Getting Started in Commodities is an invaluable resource for traders who want to harness the profit potential of commodities while learning how to manage risks effectively. With over 250,000 students worldwide having benefited from Fontanills’s teachings, this book is a reliable guide for anyone serious about building wealth in the commodities markets.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• The fundamentals of what commodities are and how commodity markets operate
• The difference between futures contracts, spot markets, and forward contracts
• How stock and index markets relate to commodities trading
• The principles of fundamental and technical analysis for commodities
• How to use Elliott Wave Theory and Fibonacci ratios in commodity trading
• Practical strategies for trading commodity options, spreads, and futures

💡 Key Benefits:

• Gain a clear roadmap for entering and trading commodities with confidence
• Learn to use hedging and money management techniques to protect capital
• Discover how commodities provide diversification and protection against market volatility
• Build a strong foundation for trading gold, oil, agricultural products, and commodity-related stocks
• Enhance decision-making by combining fundamental data with technical and sentiment analysis

👤 Who This Book Is For:

This book is ideal for:

• Beginner traders who want to understand commodities from the ground up
• Stock and futures traders looking to diversify into commodity markets
• Investors seeking alternative assets to hedge against inflation and market cycles
• Anyone interested in practical trading strategies based on real-world market behavior

📚 Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1: What Is a Commodity?
• Chapter 2: How the Commodities Markets Work
• Chapter 3: Commodity Trading in the Stock Market
• Chapter 4: Commodity Trading in the Index Markets
• Chapter 5: Fundamental Analysis of the Commodities Markets
• Chapter 6: Technical Analysis of the Commodity Markets
• Chapter 7: Elliott Wave Trading for Commodities
• Chapter 8: Options Trading in the Commodities Markets
• Chapter 9: Money Management: Staying in the Game
• Chapter 10: Psychology 101: Winning the Mind Game
• Chapter 11: Trading Commodity-Related Growth Stocks
• Chapter 12: Seasonal Commodity Patterns
• Chapter 13: Brokers and the Online Revolution
• Chapter 14: Putting It All Together