Commodities such as grains, basic food products, metals and energy products trade through standardized contracts called futures contracts. A commodity futures contract is for the future delivery of a ...

View post: Country reintroduces travel restrictions for Americans and Brits You have almost certainly heard some fictional character wheel and deal over “futures.” You’ve probably heard the phrase ...

What is a Futures Contract? A futures contract is a derivative that gives the buyer leveraged exposure to a commodity asset. Future contracts give the buyer the obligation to buy a specific asset at a ...

Jason Fernando is a professional investor and writer who enjoys tackling and communicating complex business and financial problems. Somer G. Anderson is CPA, doctor of accounting, and an accounting ...

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 ...

Somer G. Anderson is CPA, doctor of accounting, and an accounting and finance professor who has been working in the accounting and finance industries for more than 20 years. Her expertise covers a ...

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 ...

Commodities may offer a hedge against inflation, as well as portfolio diversification. We address questions about the VanEck CM Commodity Index Fund in this Q&A. Commodities can enhance portfolio ...