Take a look at some basic examples of hedging in the futures market, as well as the return prospects and risks.

While both approaches have merit, traders who prioritize risk management, smoothness of returns, and reduced emotional strain often find spread trading to be the more appropriate tool. The combination ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Platts Fertecon spot physical price assessment of ammonia delivered to Northwest Europe on a cost and freight basis (CFR NWE Ammonia) was selected by ...

Scholes for options to futures spot pricing. Understand pricing mechanisms for better financial decision-making.

Commodities have been on a roll over the past few months, with strong and persistent trends emerging across several sectors. Read more here.

Retail traders now have a new way to trade derivatives on agricultural commodities. CME Group has produced a suite of "micro" contracts on grain and oilseed futures. Bite-sized options can help ...

For retirees (or soon-to-be retirees), futures contracts can offer an additional avenue for diversification and hedging opportunities, helping to manage market volatility. However, there are a few ...