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Every time you pull up to a petrol pump or check your delivery app, you feel the ripple effects of the global tug-of-war. You check the news, see Brent Crude hitting $110, because of the middle east crisis and it makes sense. But then you open your MCX trading app to go long on oil, and the price you're seeing isn't $110 (₹10,331.30)—it’s lower. Why? Because in the world of oil, where you are and how you get the oil matters more than how "pure" the oil is. Before we get into the where and the how, let’s understand what crude oil is

Gold ETFs combine the value of physical gold with the convenience of stock market trading. They allow investors to participate in gold price movements in a regulated and transparent investment structure.

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are often introduced as “funds that trade like stocks.” While this is structurally accurate, it barely captures the essence of the 76 categories of ETFs offered in the Indian market. This article explores the structure, exposure, and typical investor use of the major ETF categories available in India. 

MCX has revised trading hours for non-agricultural commodities from March 9, 2026 due to US Daylight Saving Time. Check updated MCX market timings, closing time changes, and key FAQs for traders.

Explore commodity variants on ICICI Direct including Gold, Silver, Energy and Indices. Learn futures, options, lot sizes and diversify your portfolio smartly.

Understand the key benefits and limitations of ETFs, including costs, liquidity, tracking error, taxes, real world use cases and when one should consider it.