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

Brazil’s weather caused some excitement in the soybean market this week. One day forecasts showed no rain, and the next it did. Until late January, farmers should expect South America’s weather ...

This is a one time “hoop” hedgers using futures must do that selling an HTA does not require. Including a hedge line with a bank to finance the hedge account is also a good idea. I will discuss this ...

Effective hedging strategies, such as using futures, options, and swaps, are crucial for stabilizing costs and managing price risks in volatile base metal markets during H2 2025. Metal buyers can ...

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Nothing better illustrates the need for a futures market than the extraordinary volatility seen in commodity prices during the economic crisis. The Rogers International Commodity Index, a broad index ...

Retail investors have long been interested in hedge funds and the strategies those vehicles use to generate returns for clients. Unfortunately, hedge funds are exclusive territory with large minimum ...

AT A GLANCE · Six new contracts offer futures market participants access to tools tracking some of the most popular S&P and Nasdaq sector indices, including semiconductors and biotech · New derived ...

Discover how hedge funds use margin, credit lines, and derivatives to amplify returns. Understand both the potential gains and risks of leveraging these financial tools.

The VIXM ETF provides exposure to medium-term VIX futures. VIX futures-based products tend to have roll-decay. However, the effect is not as pronounced with VIXM as the VIX curve tends to be flatter ...