Open an online trading account - To start trading Commodities, you will require to open a trading account. You can easily open your Trading account with Indiabulls within 15 minutes. 2. Select an Initial Investment amount: You have to make an initial investment to start trading. The initial margin varies from commodity to commodity. 3. Build on a trading strategy: You need to have a plan to start commodity trading. You can make a plan based on the understanding of the market, your trading style, risk appetite, capital availability, etc.