205 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (75%).
r/Commodities Traffic & Engagement r/Commodities Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/Commodities Most Active Times When r/Commodities Is Most Active
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r/Commodities Flair Performance r/Commodities Flair Performance
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r/Commodities Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Commodities
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| trading | 23 (11.2%) | 3 | 3 |
| oil | 21 (10.2%) | 2 | 3 |
| gold | 18 (8.8%) | 1 | 1 |
| market | 18 (8.8%) | 3 | 2 |
| commodity | 18 (8.8%) | 3 | 3 |
| commodities | 14 (6.8%) | 4 | 2 |
| trade | 12 (5.8%) | 3 | 3 |
| crude | 11 (5.4%) | 4 | 5 |
| price | 10 (4.9%) | 2 | 3 |
| power | 10 (4.9%) | 7 | 9 |
r/Commodities Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Commodities
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| spglobal.com | 4 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
r/Commodities Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Commodities
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Why is commodity market data so inaccessible to students?
Books for power trading
Joining an energy major from the finance industry
What do you think universities consistently get wrong about preparing students for the commodities industry?
Rejected at Trafigura final stage — how can I improve my chances next cycle?
Just passed the Series 3!!!
Natural Gas Scheduling
Retrenched power trader — what did you actually do during your gap between seats?
Glencore Graduate Programme 2027
Does anyone here trade physical/cash cattle?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Why is commodity market data so inaccessible to students? | 20 | 16 | text | Jul 24 |
| Books for power trading | 20 | 25 | text | Jul 30 |
| Joining an energy major from the finance industry | 18 | 11 | text | Jul 28 |
| What do you think universities consistently get wrong about preparing students for the commodities industry? | 16 | 13 | text | Jul 16 |
| Rejected at Trafigura final stage — how can I improve my chances next cycle? | 15 | 9 | text | Jul 3 |
| Just passed the Series 3!!! | 14 | 12 | text | Jul 7 |
| Natural Gas Scheduling | 13 | 12 | text | Jul 9 |
| Retrenched power trader — what did you actually do during your gap between seats? | 13 | 6 | text | Jul 9 |
| Glencore Graduate Programme 2027 | 12 | 12 | text | Jul 30 |
| Does anyone here trade physical/cash cattle? | 12 | 5 | text | Jul 6 |
r/Commodities Audience Overlap r/Commodities Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Commodities FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Commodities
What's the best time to post on r/Commodities?
Based on posting volume, r/Commodities is most active on Thursdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Commodities?
r/Commodities averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Commodities get?
Posts on r/Commodities average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Commodities get most?
On r/Commodities, most posts are text posts (75%)