Metal trading involves the buying and selling of various metals, such as gold, silver, copper, and aluminum. This trading can occur in physical markets, where actual metals are exchanged, or in financial markets, where contracts and derivatives are traded. Traders aim to profit from price fluctuations based on supply and demand, economic conditions, and geopolitical events. Investors and companies engage in metal trading for various reasons, including hedging against inflation or currency fluctuations. Mining companies, manufacturers, and jewelers are some of the key participants in this market, as they require metals for production and investment purposes.