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Options and Futures

Spreading

In finance, there is a technique called "arbitrage" that involves buying and selling two related markets at the same time in hopes of making a profit. This can be done in various ways, such as buying one futures contract and selling another of the same commodity but with a different delivery month. Alternatively, one could buy and sell the same delivery month on different futures exchanges, or even buy a certain delivery month on one market and sell the same on a related market.

Forex Market

The foreign exchange market, also known as the over-the-counter market, is a platform for buyers and sellers to engage in foreign exchange transactions through various means...

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Price Limit Order

A limit order is a directive from a customer to a broker, detailing the specific price at which they are willing to buy or sell a security. It acts as a safeguard against un...

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At-the-Money Option

A strike price for an option that is either equal or close to the current market price of the underlying futures contract. This type of option is known as an "at-the-money" ...

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Purchasing Hedge or Long Hedge

In order to safeguard against potential price hikes in the future, investors often turn to purchasing futures contracts for cash commodities. This involves buying contracts ...

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