Killer Commodities: How to Cash in on the Hottest New Trading Trends

Discover how to profit from today’s hottest trading trends with this all-in-one guide to commodities.
In Killer Commodities, renowned author Michael C. Thomsett takes traders and investors deep into the fast-moving world of modern commodities. From crude oil and gold to luxury food, softs, and financial futures, this book explains the principles, mechanics, and strategies needed to navigate and profit from the global commodities market.

Thomsett goes beyond theory by offering real-world insights into how the U.S. and international commodity markets function, how futures and options on commodities work, and how to leverage ETFs and indexes to minimize risk while maximizing opportunity. The book also includes historical context, modern trading strategies, and fundamental/technical analysis approaches.

Whether you’re looking to hedge your portfolio, trade ETFs, or understand the deeper mechanics behind price trends in energy, food, and metals—this is a comprehensive and beginner-accessible resource that grows with you.

What You’ll Learn

• How U.S. and global commodity markets developed—and why it matters today
• Practical strategies for trading futures, options, ETFs, and index-based vehicles
• How to use fundamental and technical analysis to time commodity trades
• Risk management techniques including diversification, leverage, and margin control
• Sector-specific strategies for trading energy, metals, softs, and food-based commodities
• Why commodities are key to balancing a stock-heavy portfolio

Key Benefits

• Perfect blend of market history and modern trading tactics
• Covers physical commodities and financial instruments like currency and interest-rate futures
• Includes ETF- and index-based alternatives for non-futures traders
• Written in a clear, professional tone by a respected financial author
• Great reference for both speculative and conservative traders

Who This Book Is For

• Beginner to intermediate traders and investors looking to expand beyond stocks
• Portfolio managers and retail traders seeking to hedge equity positions
• Anyone interested in mastering commodities as an asset class

Table of Contents

1. Introduction – Commodities in the 21st Century
2. The Birth of the U.S. Commodity Market
3. Commodity Basics
4. Establishing Market Value
5. The Profit Potential of Options on Futures
6. The Commodity Solution to a Falling Dollar
7. The Energy Plan
8. Precious Metals
9. A Food Fight – Agricultural & Livestock Commodities
10. Luxury Food Commodities
11. Trading Strategies: The ETF and Index Solution
12. The Demands of the Future
13. Glossary