Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

softs

Noun
/sÉ’fts/
Definition
Softs refers to a category of commodities that are grown rather than mined and include products such as coffee, cocoa, sugar, and cotton.
Examples
  • The prices of softs can fluctuate based on weather conditions.
  • Investors often trade softs to diversify their portfolios.
  • Softs like sugar and coffee are essential to many industries.
Meaning
In the context of commodities trading, softs are agricultural products that are typically soft in texture.
Synonyms
  • Commodities
  • Agricultural products
  • Crops