Results for tag: "Commodity Derivatives"

Commodity Derivatives are financial instruments used to hedge against price fluctuations in the underlying commodity. They are used by producers, consumers, and speculators to manage risk and take advantage of price movements. Derivatives are contracts between two parties that agree to exchange a commodity or financial instrument at a predetermined price and date in the future. The most common types of commodity derivatives are futures, options, and swaps. Futures are contracts that obligate the buyer to purchase a commodity at a predetermined price on a specified date in the future. Options are contracts that give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a commodity at a predetermined price on a specified date in the future. Swaps are agreements between two parties to exchange cash flows based on the price of a commodity. Companies in the Commodity Derivatives market include CME Group, Intercontinental Exchange, Eurex, and the London Metal Exchange. Show Less Read more