COMEX is the primary futures and options market for trading metals such as gold, silver, and copper, and is part of the CME Group. It was established in 1933 and is located in New York. The exchange facilitates trading through futures contracts, which help traders hedge against price changes. Although it does not handle physical metals, it influences global metal market prices. Most contracts are not physically delivered, as they are primarily used for trading purposes. Individual investors can access COMEX through brokerage accounts that offer futures trading.

COMEX is the primary futures and options market for trading metals such as gold, silver, and copper, and is part of the CME Group. It was established in 1933 and is located in New York. The exchange facilitates trading through futures contracts, which help traders hedge against price changes. Although it does not handle physical metals, it influences global metal market prices. Most contracts are not physically delivered, as they are primarily used for trading purposes. Individual investors can access COMEX through brokerage accounts that offer futures trading.