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Natalie Mootz

Writer, Broker Reviews & Trading Guides at Commodity.com

15 Articles 15+ Years Experience Finance & Tech

BA in Communications from Florida State University. 15+ years writing about technology and finance.

Florida State University

Natalie Mootz holds a BA in Communications from Florida State University and has over 15 years of experience writing about technology and finance. Her work has appeared in Engadget, Tom's Guide, Laptop Mag, and Digital.com, and she has led content initiatives for Fortune 500 brands including the Los Angeles Times, Boeing, Toshiba, and Citibank. At Commodity.com, Natalie contributed broker reviews and trading guides.

Also published in: Engadget, Tom's Guide, Laptop Mag

Broker Reviews Trading Guides

Articles by Natalie Mootz

Molybdenum Trading: Getting Started Guide [+ Brokers by Country]29 Oct 2020

Steel Trading: How to Get Started [+ Find Brokers by Country]28 Sep 2020

Dogecoin Trading in 2026: How to Get a Doge 🐕 in Your Pocket14 Sep 2020

Oats Trading Guide: How to Start + Brokers by Country9 Sep 2020

Trading Barley: How and Where to Start9 Sep 2020

Canola Trading: How to Start Guide [+ Brokers by Country]9 Sep 2020

Current Economic Data of the World’s Biggest Economies (Trade Figures Included)30 Jul 2020

2026’s CFD Brokers: Which is Best For You & Your Trading? (+ Brokers To Avoid)30 Jun 2020

eToro Review: What’s Great (+ Less So) About Copy Trading With This Broker? [2026 Edition]4 Jan 2019

Forex.com Review: Is There More to This Broker Than Trading on Forex?4 Dec 2018

Fortrade Review: What Are the Pros & Cons of Trading With This UK Broker?2 May 2018

40 Chemistry Resources: Periodic Table, Metals, Lesson Plans15 Nov 2017

Bitcoin Explained: Expert Guide to How It Works26 Oct 2017

Crypto Trading Guide: Our Top Broker Picks Tested & Ranked26 Oct 2017

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