Commodity Futures: Does convenience yield and storage costs add or subtract to the futures value?
Q. For a commodity future, the futures buyer has to pay certain costs that compensate for not carrying the asset. I know convenience yield is a reward to the physical holder, but storage costs are a burden. How do we incorporate these things into calculating the financial futures value? Also, how do interest rates affect the futures value? Thanks everyone.
Asked by Dulcinea - Fri May 21 14:57:57 2010 - - 0 Answers - 0 Comments
A. From the source, the cost of carry model forward price is given by F = (S+s)exp((r-c)*t) where S is spot price, s is storage cost, r is interest rate, c is convenience yield and t is time to delivery. Increasing s or r will raise F, while increasing c lowers F.
Answered by dunkelblau - Wed May 26 11:14:11 2010
Q. For a commodity future, the futures buyer has to pay certain costs that compensate for not carrying the asset. I know convenience yield is a reward to the physical holder, but storage costs are a burden. How do we incorporate these things into calculating the financial futures value? Also, how do interest rates affect the futures value? Thanks everyone.
Asked by Dulcinea - Fri May 21 14:57:57 2010 - - 0 Answers - 0 Comments
A. From the source, the cost of carry model forward price is given by F = (S+s)exp((r-c)*t) where S is spot price, s is storage cost, r is interest rate, c is convenience yield and t is time to delivery. Increasing s or r will raise F, while increasing c lowers F.
Answered by dunkelblau - Wed May 26 11:14:11 2010
Does anyone know of a futures chart service that has the implied volatility and theta of futures options?
Q. Currently I am subscribing to two different chart services and both of them don't have any info on the implied volatility or the theta. I really need this information because I'm planning on writing futures options.
Asked by In Obama We Trust NWO - Fri Mar 20 14:32:45 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. check out www.ivolatility.com I'd like IV data for forex options as well, doubt I'll get this though.
Answered by Dillon - Fri Mar 20 17:10:10 2009
Q. Currently I am subscribing to two different chart services and both of them don't have any info on the implied volatility or the theta. I really need this information because I'm planning on writing futures options.
Asked by In Obama We Trust NWO - Fri Mar 20 14:32:45 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. check out www.ivolatility.com I'd like IV data for forex options as well, doubt I'll get this though.
Answered by Dillon - Fri Mar 20 17:10:10 2009
What commodity futures will go up as a result of stimulus bill?
Q. With the billions being spent what commodity futures would be a good investment?
Asked by wolfpackcane - Fri Feb 13 17:47:46 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Given the scenario that the economy picks up with the stimulus bill you might see: Lumber and Copper going up due to more housing which will need framing, piping and electrical wire. Oil and Gasoline due to more people traveling and factories re-opening. U.S. Dollar could go up or down!! Rise due to general rising of stock market, or decline due to anticipated inflation. Who knows? I've been wrong more often than right - so this is not any type of advice! Best and Hope this Helps
Answered by Inspector Clouseau - Fri Feb 13 18:13:15 2009
Q. With the billions being spent what commodity futures would be a good investment?
Asked by wolfpackcane - Fri Feb 13 17:47:46 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Given the scenario that the economy picks up with the stimulus bill you might see: Lumber and Copper going up due to more housing which will need framing, piping and electrical wire. Oil and Gasoline due to more people traveling and factories re-opening. U.S. Dollar could go up or down!! Rise due to general rising of stock market, or decline due to anticipated inflation. Who knows? I've been wrong more often than right - so this is not any type of advice! Best and Hope this Helps
Answered by Inspector Clouseau - Fri Feb 13 18:13:15 2009
What are Futures and where can I find its Chart?
Q. I would like to know the difference between regular stocks and futures? I would also like to find a free up to the minute chart of the nasdaq 100 future for reference? Who are futures for and what are some facts and or tips about them? Thank you for the help!
Asked by Ryan - Wed May 26 18:59:43 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You are obviously familiar with the Nasdaq Index, and the S&P 500 index and the DJIA index. Here's a chart of the DJIA index For a futures chart, you have to go where they quote commodities. Yahoo isn't big on futures, so here is the Dow mini futures chart Some of the major indices and their charts are here, including gold and oil You can't trade an index. So the index futures contract was developed to facilitate trade of an index. They trade exactly like any other commodity, and similar to a stock, except they expire quarterly. You're just betting on the change in price. Not to worry. most people don't hold them for more than a few minutes anyway, because they are highly leveraged contracts, like any futures contract. What… [cont.]
Answered by b2fnow - Wed May 26 21:15:45 2010
Q. I would like to know the difference between regular stocks and futures? I would also like to find a free up to the minute chart of the nasdaq 100 future for reference? Who are futures for and what are some facts and or tips about them? Thank you for the help!
Asked by Ryan - Wed May 26 18:59:43 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You are obviously familiar with the Nasdaq Index, and the S&P 500 index and the DJIA index. Here's a chart of the DJIA index For a futures chart, you have to go where they quote commodities. Yahoo isn't big on futures, so here is the Dow mini futures chart Some of the major indices and their charts are here, including gold and oil You can't trade an index. So the index futures contract was developed to facilitate trade of an index. They trade exactly like any other commodity, and similar to a stock, except they expire quarterly. You're just betting on the change in price. Not to worry. most people don't hold them for more than a few minutes anyway, because they are highly leveraged contracts, like any futures contract. What… [cont.]
Answered by b2fnow - Wed May 26 21:15:45 2010
What are the rules on day trading in a futures account?
Q. What are the rules on day trading in a futures account? I understand that I have to have a minimum of 25,000 dollars in my account if I am a pattern day trader in a stock account. Does this same rule apply for a futures account?
Asked by Jayfin Omega - Sun Aug 26 03:47:29 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Absolutely not. Some brokerages have minimums as little as 500 to trade an S&P emini. Check out the websites at Advanced Futures or Velocity futures. Their miniumums are low. I am making no recommendations, however, just answering your question. There is definitely NO huge pattern type day trader rule in the futures industry. And the reason is, you don't own a contract, so you don't own anything unless you take delivery. You are simply putting up good-faith money. (But since you are "buying" or "selling" on margin, you WILL have to put up more money if your position goes against you and you want to keep holding it.)
Answered by dnldslk - Sun Aug 26 10:40:59 2007
Q. What are the rules on day trading in a futures account? I understand that I have to have a minimum of 25,000 dollars in my account if I am a pattern day trader in a stock account. Does this same rule apply for a futures account?
Asked by Jayfin Omega - Sun Aug 26 03:47:29 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Absolutely not. Some brokerages have minimums as little as 500 to trade an S&P emini. Check out the websites at Advanced Futures or Velocity futures. Their miniumums are low. I am making no recommendations, however, just answering your question. There is definitely NO huge pattern type day trader rule in the futures industry. And the reason is, you don't own a contract, so you don't own anything unless you take delivery. You are simply putting up good-faith money. (But since you are "buying" or "selling" on margin, you WILL have to put up more money if your position goes against you and you want to keep holding it.)
Answered by dnldslk - Sun Aug 26 10:40:59 2007
What is Futures trading? Can anyone explain it in layman terms with Examples please?
Q. Please give real life examples like NIFTY Futures or something like that so that i can relate. Can we trade in futures of any stock? Like Infosys Futures, Reliance Futures or Tata Steel Futures, etc?
Asked by Constantine - Fri Sep 11 10:37:07 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Futures means buying or selling for the future. Nifty futures are opened for 3 months. Nifty futures are available as lots. ie, one nifty future contract contains 50 derivatives of nifty. Let the nifty be at 4800. And you think nifty may touch 5000 next month. Then you can buy some lots of nifty futures (If you think nifty can come down on october say 4700, then you sell futures). Value of nifty future may be playing around the actual nifty value. Suppose the market value of nifty future for october is now at 4850. You can buy 1 or more lots of futures now. Wait for an appropriate time to sell. or wait for the last Thursday of october (when the nifty oct. contracts expire).
Answered by Lari hal - Fri Sep 11 11:43:34 2009
Q. Please give real life examples like NIFTY Futures or something like that so that i can relate. Can we trade in futures of any stock? Like Infosys Futures, Reliance Futures or Tata Steel Futures, etc?
Asked by Constantine - Fri Sep 11 10:37:07 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Futures means buying or selling for the future. Nifty futures are opened for 3 months. Nifty futures are available as lots. ie, one nifty future contract contains 50 derivatives of nifty. Let the nifty be at 4800. And you think nifty may touch 5000 next month. Then you can buy some lots of nifty futures (If you think nifty can come down on october say 4700, then you sell futures). Value of nifty future may be playing around the actual nifty value. Suppose the market value of nifty future for october is now at 4850. You can buy 1 or more lots of futures now. Wait for an appropriate time to sell. or wait for the last Thursday of october (when the nifty oct. contracts expire).
Answered by Lari hal - Fri Sep 11 11:43:34 2009
Where do you see futures prices heading for gold and silver commodities, over the next few months?
Q. With the huge stock market drops in recent weeks, as well as overall high stock market volatility, silver futures have taken a HUGE hit, and Gold dropped a little bit as well. Does anyone have any opinion/idea on what direction the prices of gold and silver will head in, over the next few months? Thanks!
Asked by berman250 - Tue Aug 21 20:14:41 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Gold and other commodities are probably headed for the upside long-term. In my opinion, gold and silver took a hit recently because the subprime crisis caused a flight to quality to bonds, not to metals. This is why short-term bond rates have been destroyed. Longer-term, it looks like interest rates will come down like bullet b says, because the market, and borrowers in the market, desperately need that liquidity, which will lead to inflation and eventually probably prop up gold and silver. I don't think the demand for commodities from countries such as China and India will lighten up for the foreseeable future, either.
Answered by andrewtrades - Tue Aug 21 20:58:34 2007
Q. With the huge stock market drops in recent weeks, as well as overall high stock market volatility, silver futures have taken a HUGE hit, and Gold dropped a little bit as well. Does anyone have any opinion/idea on what direction the prices of gold and silver will head in, over the next few months? Thanks!
Asked by berman250 - Tue Aug 21 20:14:41 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Gold and other commodities are probably headed for the upside long-term. In my opinion, gold and silver took a hit recently because the subprime crisis caused a flight to quality to bonds, not to metals. This is why short-term bond rates have been destroyed. Longer-term, it looks like interest rates will come down like bullet b says, because the market, and borrowers in the market, desperately need that liquidity, which will lead to inflation and eventually probably prop up gold and silver. I don't think the demand for commodities from countries such as China and India will lighten up for the foreseeable future, either.
Answered by andrewtrades - Tue Aug 21 20:58:34 2007
How much money do you get if you win a Florida Bright Futures scholarship?
Q. I am going to apply for the Florida Bright Futures scholarship. How much money will i get if i have a B average for all four years of high school.
Asked by Emily ? - Mon Jul 26 01:47:14 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I am going to apply for the Florida Bright Futures scholarship. How much money will i get if i have a B average for all four years of high school.
Asked by Emily ? - Mon Jul 26 01:47:14 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
How to hedge risk with futures contracts?
Q. Suppose that you are a portfolio manager and you expect that some investors of your fund will cash out their investments in the next three months. How would you use S&P 500 futures to hedge the risk of changing stock prices?
Asked by fads2914 - Fri Nov 30 02:09:47 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i would use options instead of futures for better hedge. since you want to hedge changing stock prices, i suppose you already have a long position in stocks. to hedge, i'd buy deep in the money put option that expires in 3 months time. if the stock price falls, i would cash in the put, if stock price rises but still below exercise price, i could still cash in the put, and if stock price rises well above exercise price, i would leave the put unexercised. if you however insist on using futures, you could sell S&P 500 futures with a certain ratio (no of stocks bought/no of futures sold) that you can derive from GARCH(1,1) hedge (a modeling of futures and spot prices, conditional hedge ratio=covariance of futures and spot hedge / futures… [cont.]
Answered by desia - Fri Nov 30 03:23:39 2007
Q. Suppose that you are a portfolio manager and you expect that some investors of your fund will cash out their investments in the next three months. How would you use S&P 500 futures to hedge the risk of changing stock prices?
Asked by fads2914 - Fri Nov 30 02:09:47 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i would use options instead of futures for better hedge. since you want to hedge changing stock prices, i suppose you already have a long position in stocks. to hedge, i'd buy deep in the money put option that expires in 3 months time. if the stock price falls, i would cash in the put, if stock price rises but still below exercise price, i could still cash in the put, and if stock price rises well above exercise price, i would leave the put unexercised. if you however insist on using futures, you could sell S&P 500 futures with a certain ratio (no of stocks bought/no of futures sold) that you can derive from GARCH(1,1) hedge (a modeling of futures and spot prices, conditional hedge ratio=covariance of futures and spot hedge / futures… [cont.]
Answered by desia - Fri Nov 30 03:23:39 2007
How can you explain commodities , futures and the link to farming to a child?
Q. I've tried a lot of websites and books but none of them break it down fully for someone just getting familiar with this. I basically understand the idea of hedging, but I get a bit lost when people talk about spreads and basis and most of all, I don't understand the link between physical commodities and all these bits of paper that are apparently traded on futures exchanges.
Asked by Raisinable - Thu Feb 5 19:45:49 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If a corn farmer looked in the paper and seen corn trading at 6$ a bushel and said to himself if only it was november and I had my corn harvested I could sell it and make a profit and be happy, but every year when I sell my corn the price is so low I loose money. Futures give the opportunity to the farmer to sell in Febuary and make a profit. He then would be hedged against the spot price of corn. So when November comes and the spot is 3$ a bushel his 5000 bushel harvest would be down by 15,000$ dam!! but then he would he would buy back his futures contracts that he was allready paid for 15,000$ less meaning he made a profit of 15000(30,000 he originally received-15,000 to close out) The point here to understand as a true hedger he can… [cont.]
Answered by Joe S - Thu Feb 5 20:21:53 2009
Q. I've tried a lot of websites and books but none of them break it down fully for someone just getting familiar with this. I basically understand the idea of hedging, but I get a bit lost when people talk about spreads and basis and most of all, I don't understand the link between physical commodities and all these bits of paper that are apparently traded on futures exchanges.
Asked by Raisinable - Thu Feb 5 19:45:49 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If a corn farmer looked in the paper and seen corn trading at 6$ a bushel and said to himself if only it was november and I had my corn harvested I could sell it and make a profit and be happy, but every year when I sell my corn the price is so low I loose money. Futures give the opportunity to the farmer to sell in Febuary and make a profit. He then would be hedged against the spot price of corn. So when November comes and the spot is 3$ a bushel his 5000 bushel harvest would be down by 15,000$ dam!! but then he would he would buy back his futures contracts that he was allready paid for 15,000$ less meaning he made a profit of 15000(30,000 he originally received-15,000 to close out) The point here to understand as a true hedger he can… [cont.]
Answered by Joe S - Thu Feb 5 20:21:53 2009
What happens next after finding out you have recieved money from Bright Futures?
Q. I know that I received the Florida Medallion Scholar scholarship from Bright Futures that give $95.00 per semester hour. The site doesn't tell me if I get a hard copy of this information or a phone number so I can call them about when the money transfers to my tuition. Basically, I need help.
Asked by smtha_mafia - Mon Jun 28 12:09:06 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Call your financial aid advisor.
Answered by u p q - Mon Jun 28 12:19:09 2010
Q. I know that I received the Florida Medallion Scholar scholarship from Bright Futures that give $95.00 per semester hour. The site doesn't tell me if I get a hard copy of this information or a phone number so I can call them about when the money transfers to my tuition. Basically, I need help.
Asked by smtha_mafia - Mon Jun 28 12:09:06 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Call your financial aid advisor.
Answered by u p q - Mon Jun 28 12:19:09 2010
How do I keep my Bright Futures?
Q. I have a Bright Futures scolarship and I think I might get a D in one of my classes. Right now my GPA is a 3.0. What are the requirements for keeping my scholarship? And if I decide to switch from my university to a community college will I still keep my schalorship?
Asked by Drew - Tue Feb 24 11:29:50 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The eligibility requirements to renew a Bright Futures Scholarship depend on the level of scholarship that you are receiving. If you are a Florida Academic Scholar, you must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to be renewed for the following year. If you are a Florida Medallion Scholar, you must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 to be renewed. A Florida Academic Scholar who does not maintain the required 3.0 GPA is automatically renewed as a Florida Medallion Scholar if their cumulative GPA falls between 2.75 and 2.99. As you are probably aware, this is a lower level of scholarship support, which pays only 75% of tuition and allowable fees each year. No matter what type of Bright Futures scholarship a student receives - if their cumulative… [cont.]
Answered by NotAnyoneYouKnow - Tue Feb 24 12:22:58 2009
Q. I have a Bright Futures scolarship and I think I might get a D in one of my classes. Right now my GPA is a 3.0. What are the requirements for keeping my scholarship? And if I decide to switch from my university to a community college will I still keep my schalorship?
Asked by Drew - Tue Feb 24 11:29:50 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The eligibility requirements to renew a Bright Futures Scholarship depend on the level of scholarship that you are receiving. If you are a Florida Academic Scholar, you must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to be renewed for the following year. If you are a Florida Medallion Scholar, you must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 to be renewed. A Florida Academic Scholar who does not maintain the required 3.0 GPA is automatically renewed as a Florida Medallion Scholar if their cumulative GPA falls between 2.75 and 2.99. As you are probably aware, this is a lower level of scholarship support, which pays only 75% of tuition and allowable fees each year. No matter what type of Bright Futures scholarship a student receives - if their cumulative… [cont.]
Answered by NotAnyoneYouKnow - Tue Feb 24 12:22:58 2009
Can anyone explain how interest rate futures work?
Q. I need to know the different hedging techniques for an exam but can't get my head around futures. Does anyone know a simple way to understand them?
Asked by Peking - Thu May 20 17:52:53 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Easy .. as every kid knows, 'sweeties today' is worth MORE than 'sweeties tomorrow' ... and 'sweeties tomorrow' is worth more than 'sweeties next month' ... and 'next months sweeties' are worth more that 'next years' ... 'Futures' is simply a way of putting value on that difference ...
Answered by Steve B - Fri May 21 16:21:43 2010
Q. I need to know the different hedging techniques for an exam but can't get my head around futures. Does anyone know a simple way to understand them?
Asked by Peking - Thu May 20 17:52:53 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Easy .. as every kid knows, 'sweeties today' is worth MORE than 'sweeties tomorrow' ... and 'sweeties tomorrow' is worth more than 'sweeties next month' ... and 'next months sweeties' are worth more that 'next years' ... 'Futures' is simply a way of putting value on that difference ...
Answered by Steve B - Fri May 21 16:21:43 2010
Does anyone know of a subscription specifically to the e-mini futures indices?
Q. I already have a real time data feed through my broker so i dont need a full data feed. I only need the futures indices to use as market internals. Most datafeed subscriptions have the futures as an ad on service. I can't seem to find one that is only a futures real time data feed. Thanks in advance!
Asked by FeenixTrader - Sun Oct 28 18:47:58 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try Wizetrade. They have a system for mini futures. Also an internet show if you are signed up for Wizetrade
Answered by Whats Up Doc - Thu Nov 1 16:51:34 2007
Q. I already have a real time data feed through my broker so i dont need a full data feed. I only need the futures indices to use as market internals. Most datafeed subscriptions have the futures as an ad on service. I can't seem to find one that is only a futures real time data feed. Thanks in advance!
Asked by FeenixTrader - Sun Oct 28 18:47:58 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try Wizetrade. They have a system for mini futures. Also an internet show if you are signed up for Wizetrade
Answered by Whats Up Doc - Thu Nov 1 16:51:34 2007
How are futures/options standardized with amount but stocks arent?
Q. I heard that exchange-traded derivatives like Futures and Options are traded with a set number in each contract, meaning every options or future contract, you can buy a quantity of 100, no more and no less. How come stocks and bonds are not the same way? How come there is no pre-set limit to how many you can buy once entering a contract? please help!!!
Asked by DartL - Wed Aug 19 20:58:31 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, you have to buy in sets of 100. I don't know why. Stocks are shares of ownership of the company. Value could change. Bonds are IOUs issued by the company to investors. Each bond agreements sets a fixed interest rate with no chance of change. But since bond rates for new bonds have different interest rates, you can sell your bond to someone else if your interest rate.
Answered by Max M - Thu Aug 20 02:12:45 2009
Q. I heard that exchange-traded derivatives like Futures and Options are traded with a set number in each contract, meaning every options or future contract, you can buy a quantity of 100, no more and no less. How come stocks and bonds are not the same way? How come there is no pre-set limit to how many you can buy once entering a contract? please help!!!
Asked by DartL - Wed Aug 19 20:58:31 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, you have to buy in sets of 100. I don't know why. Stocks are shares of ownership of the company. Value could change. Bonds are IOUs issued by the company to investors. Each bond agreements sets a fixed interest rate with no chance of change. But since bond rates for new bonds have different interest rates, you can sell your bond to someone else if your interest rate.
Answered by Max M - Thu Aug 20 02:12:45 2009
How do i use a calender spread to profit if i know the spread between two futures is widening/narrowing?
Q. I only know the the spread in prices will widen/narrow and i have no other market information (do not know which way the market is going to move). Is there anyway i can put on a spread to profit from only knowing that the price difference between futures in two different months is going to widen/narrow?
Asked by balllightning3 - Wed Jun 4 05:28:20 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you expect the spread to narrow, sell the more expensive future and buy the less expensive future. Your initial credit will be equal to the difference between the two. After the difference decreases (or after you decide your inital expectation was incorrect) close both position. If you expect the spread to widen, sell the less expensive future and buy the more expensive future. Your initial debit will be equal to the difference between the two. After the difference increases (or after you decide your inital expectation was incorrect) close both position. If both futures have the same underlying asset but different months, the spread will be a calendar spread.
Answered by zman492 - Wed Jun 4 09:49:04 2008
Q. I only know the the spread in prices will widen/narrow and i have no other market information (do not know which way the market is going to move). Is there anyway i can put on a spread to profit from only knowing that the price difference between futures in two different months is going to widen/narrow?
Asked by balllightning3 - Wed Jun 4 05:28:20 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you expect the spread to narrow, sell the more expensive future and buy the less expensive future. Your initial credit will be equal to the difference between the two. After the difference decreases (or after you decide your inital expectation was incorrect) close both position. If you expect the spread to widen, sell the less expensive future and buy the more expensive future. Your initial debit will be equal to the difference between the two. After the difference increases (or after you decide your inital expectation was incorrect) close both position. If both futures have the same underlying asset but different months, the spread will be a calendar spread.
Answered by zman492 - Wed Jun 4 09:49:04 2008
How does the bright futures scholarship work?
Q. Hi, please help me. I took summer classes (i'm going to be a freshman monday) and earned a 2.375 GPA.I got 75% bright futures. WHen does bright futures check my gpa so i get my reward? I have heard it's the end of the spring semester so i still have time to pull my grade up.. please help!
Asked by Lizzi G - Fri Aug 22 09:19:41 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Dear soon you gonna have an answer to that am looking for the same thing
Answered by quiny - Fri Aug 22 10:16:41 2008
Q. Hi, please help me. I took summer classes (i'm going to be a freshman monday) and earned a 2.375 GPA.I got 75% bright futures. WHen does bright futures check my gpa so i get my reward? I have heard it's the end of the spring semester so i still have time to pull my grade up.. please help!
Asked by Lizzi G - Fri Aug 22 09:19:41 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Dear soon you gonna have an answer to that am looking for the same thing
Answered by quiny - Fri Aug 22 10:16:41 2008
How do you translate the price of a futures option on copper to a price per pound?
Q. Y!Finance isn't very helpful today for some reason. If the price for a futures contract on copper is $3.07 for delivery in August, can that be directly translated to a market price of copper per ounce or pound? Or is it only a "right to sell"? Is there a copper ETF? Again, Y!Finance browser isn't helpful today.
Asked by Veritatum17 - Tue Jul 13 15:32:28 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. futures do not have rights... with a future both parties get the obligation to meet the agreement. a price of a future contract is always the price per unit. the contract itself is worthless (it has no price) you merely pay provision for the transaction. once in position the clock starts ticking. every cent change upwards is 200 cents profit for you. each cent downwards is 200 cent loss for you. do not invest in futures if you do not know anything about them. you can loose a lot, and a lot! of money very very very quickkly. you can loose more than you initially invested. and right now the world record of losses on a future position would be on name of Jerome Kerviel. who lost society general ( a french bank) 4.9 million euros and… [cont.]
Answered by mrzwink - Tue Jul 13 17:49:02 2010
Q. Y!Finance isn't very helpful today for some reason. If the price for a futures contract on copper is $3.07 for delivery in August, can that be directly translated to a market price of copper per ounce or pound? Or is it only a "right to sell"? Is there a copper ETF? Again, Y!Finance browser isn't helpful today.
Asked by Veritatum17 - Tue Jul 13 15:32:28 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. futures do not have rights... with a future both parties get the obligation to meet the agreement. a price of a future contract is always the price per unit. the contract itself is worthless (it has no price) you merely pay provision for the transaction. once in position the clock starts ticking. every cent change upwards is 200 cents profit for you. each cent downwards is 200 cent loss for you. do not invest in futures if you do not know anything about them. you can loose a lot, and a lot! of money very very very quickkly. you can loose more than you initially invested. and right now the world record of losses on a future position would be on name of Jerome Kerviel. who lost society general ( a french bank) 4.9 million euros and… [cont.]
Answered by mrzwink - Tue Jul 13 17:49:02 2010
How do I check or buy/sell AAPL stock futures?
Q. I've seen people checking futures while they are thinking of buying/selling a stock. Is there futures for all stocks or just general futures? I guess I'm confused on the whole futures thing in general, but I want to see anything corresponding to AAPL in particular. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Asked by Daniel F - Fri May 30 10:37:06 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. AAPL does have futures, which trade on the OneChicago. Any broker that allows you to trade futures or Single Stock Futures will allow you to trade these. But these only trade during regular market hours, whereas AAPL stock trade in both premarket and aftehours trading via ECNs like ARCA. But when people are 'checking futures before they buy/sell a stock', they are looking at what the ES futures (S&P) are doing in pre-market (or after-market) trading. If you assume that your stock will go up or down with the overal market, and the premarket activity in Futures will indicate a strong or weak open, then this is an understandable approach.
Answered by EZ Traders - Fri May 30 12:44:01 2008
Q. I've seen people checking futures while they are thinking of buying/selling a stock. Is there futures for all stocks or just general futures? I guess I'm confused on the whole futures thing in general, but I want to see anything corresponding to AAPL in particular. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Asked by Daniel F - Fri May 30 10:37:06 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. AAPL does have futures, which trade on the OneChicago. Any broker that allows you to trade futures or Single Stock Futures will allow you to trade these. But these only trade during regular market hours, whereas AAPL stock trade in both premarket and aftehours trading via ECNs like ARCA. But when people are 'checking futures before they buy/sell a stock', they are looking at what the ES futures (S&P) are doing in pre-market (or after-market) trading. If you assume that your stock will go up or down with the overal market, and the premarket activity in Futures will indicate a strong or weak open, then this is an understandable approach.
Answered by EZ Traders - Fri May 30 12:44:01 2008
I would like to embed a scrolling stock and futures tick on my homepage. Any help?
Q. I would like a clean sharp looking scrolling ticker. I would like futures and commodities to scroll. There are many random downloads out there but I can't figure out which is good or some download scam.
Asked by Michael - Thu May 27 13:11:02 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
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Answered by Ron - Thu May 27 15:14:08 2010
Q. I would like a clean sharp looking scrolling ticker. I would like futures and commodities to scroll. There are many random downloads out there but I can't figure out which is good or some download scam.
Asked by Michael - Thu May 27 13:11:02 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Widget: Ron
Answered by Ron - Thu May 27 15:14:08 2010
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