Before becoming too excited about the substantial returns possible from commodity trading, it is a good idea to take a long, sober look at the risks. Reward and risk are always related. Most people are naturally risk averse. They don't like to take big risks, especially financial risks.
Commodity trading has the reputation of being a highly risky endeavor.
It is true that a high percentage of traders eventually lose money. Many people have lost substantial sums. There is a famous old line about the best way to make a small fortune trading commodities . . . However, commodity trading's reputation as a highly risky activity is somewhat undeserved. Think of yourself walking into a gambling casino in Las Vegas or Atlantic City.