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title: "Trading"
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# Trading

Trading [commodities](mechanics/cargo) can be a lucrative way of making a living.
Commodity prices fluctuate over time and throughout the universe, influenced by factors such as planet or station type, and faction ownership.
By taking advantage of low prices to buy in bulk, and then selling at high prices, large amounts of [credits](mechanics/credits) can be made.
The [Star Map](mechanics/map) contains modes for displaying both absolute price and relative price with respect to the current system on the map and can be valuable tools to find good trade routes.
