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BEST COMMODITIES BROKERS IN BOTSWANA

This ranking presents brokers for commodities trading accessible from Botswana, offering a route into resource markets important to the regional economy. Basic metrics included fund safety, fees, interface quality, and client support. In commodities specifically, we emphasis coverage of energy, metals, agriculture, and the liquidity of contracts. These brokers provide Batswana investors ways to diversify into tangible assets tied to global demand.

2025-10-22

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Ranking Methodology

To compile the ranking, we rely on a professional criterion that follows these steps:

We test the platforms based on several basic parameters (see list).
We test the platforms based on ranking-specific parameters.
We ensure the results are accurate (consistency and absence of outliers).
We verify on social media and forums that our parameters are socially sound and that no relevant negative reviews exist.
We present and publish the ranking.

Basic Testing Parameters for Apps Included in the Ranking

They allow accounts to be opened by local clients; in other words, we filter out platforms not available in certain countries.
Regulatory compliance and security.
Transparency, reputation, and data protection.
Total costs (commissions, spreads, non-trading fees, deposits/withdrawals).
User experience (UX/UI), stability, and performance (uptime, latency).
Platform and tools (charts, alerts, backtesting, mobile, desktop, API).
Execution and liquidity (order quality, slippage, depth).
Customer support (languages, coverage, response times).
Education and resources (guides, research, demos, simulators).

Specific Parameters for the Commodities Ranking

A variety of commodities available (energy, metals, agricultural, soft commodities).
Access to global commodities markets (NYMEX, ICE, LME, CBOT, CME).
Spreads and specific costs on commodities contracts.
Leverage and margin requirements applicable to commodities trading.
Availability of spot contracts, futures, and ETFs based on commodities.
Execution quality and market depth in highly volatile commodities.
Analytical tools for supply and demand (stocks, inventories, seasonality).
Availability of specialised research on commodities markets.

Our ranking

TOP PICKS

Ranking

# 1

FxPro

FxPro tops this ranking for commodities trading, offering access to a wide range of energy, metal, and agricultural CFD markets with institutional-grade precision. Traders can operate on key assets such as Gold, Silver, WTI, Brent, and Natural Gas through the broker’s high-performance infrastructure, designed for stability during volatile sessions. FxPro’s multi-platform offering—MT4, MT5, and cTrader—supports both manual and automated strategies, giving traders flexibility to manage short- and long-term positions efficiently.The broker delivers ultra-fast execution speeds averaging 13 ms, tight spreads starting from 0.5 pips on majors like Gold, and leverage of up to 1:200 for professional clients. Real-time analytics, advanced charting, and integrated Trading Central signals provide powerful decision support across commodity markets. Combined with transparent pricing and deep liquidity from Tier-1 providers, FxPro secures its #1 position in this ranking for traders seeking reliable and efficient access to global commodity markets.

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# 2

XM is a global broker with over 10 million users, regulated in Australia, Cyprus, Belize, and the UAE, with an active presence in more than 190 countries. It offers more than 1,000 instruments including forex, stocks, indices, commodities, and crypto CFDs. Its low initial deposit, robust educational platform, and compatibility with MT4/MT5 make it ideal for beginner traders as well as more advanced operators.

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# 3

AvaTrade

AvaTrade is a global broker with a presence since 2006 and is regulated in multiple jurisdictions including Ireland, Australia, and Japan. It offers a wide variety of platforms — including MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, and AvaSocial — to trade forex, stocks, crypto, and more. Its offering combines advanced technology, regulatory security, and social trading tools. Ideal for both beginners and experienced traders.

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How to open an Investment Account

Opening an investment account in Botswana is a straightforward process once you’ve selected a provider. The steps apply whether you want to invest in stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures, options, commodities, crypto or real estate.

Go to the official website: Click “Open account” or “Get started”.
Provide your details: Name, email, phone and country. You’ll need an Omang ID or passport, plus proof of address such as a Botswana Power Corporation electricity bill or a bank statement issued in the last 3 months.
Wait for approval: Some accounts are verified instantly, others within a few days.
Set account preferences: Adjust settings and risk limits once approved.
Fund the account: Deposit via card, bank transfer or e-wallet.

And you’re ready to invest.