Commodity Markets
This learning series introduces the structure of the commodities market. It starts with the spot market and then moves to commodity forwards and futures. It explains the specific features, such as delivery and settlement methods. Various types of price term structure (such as backwardation and contango) are described. The series also describes short squeezes and regulations.
This learning series introduces the structure of the commodities market. It starts with the spot market and then moves to commodity forwards and futures. It explains the specific features, such as delivery and settlement methods. Various types of price term structure (such as backwardation and contango) are described. The series also describes short squeezes and regulations.
Course Syllabus
Defining Commodities
Commodities are typically the products which are extracted out of natural resources in short supply on earth.
Commodity Markets - Types of Commodities
Typically, there are different types of commodities which are popularly acceptable as tradable with a time value across the global markets.
Commodity Traders and Future Value
The traders in commodity markets for different commodities are of two types.