This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: CME Corn Futures - Quotes MonthLastChangePrior ... (Read 121 times)

vicotolentino

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 552
CME Corn Futures - Quotes
MonthLastChangePrior SettleOpenHighLowVolume
Dec 639'0+0'4638'4638'0644'6636'017,091
Mar648'0+0'2647'6647'4654'0645'211,192
May655'0+0'4654'4654'4661'0652'42,535
July657'0 a+0'6656'2656'2663'4655'01,926
Sep601'4 a-1'6603'2603'0607'2601'0 a200
The table above shows information on CME corn futures contracts. Prices are in cents per bushel with a minimum tick size of 1/4 cent per bushel. Thus, a price of quote of 601'4 is equivalent to $6.015 per bushel. There are 5,000 bushels per contract. Mr. Greenjeans grows corn on 2,000 acres near Sioux City, Iowa. He expects to harvest 165 bushels per acre or 330,000 bushels in total. Mr. Greenjeans hopes to sell his corn for $6.015 per bushel when he harvests it in September, and he wants to use September corn futures contracts to limit his price exposure.

In what direction should he trade the futures contract, and is he hedging or speculating?
◦ Long, Hedge
◦ Short, Hedge
◦ Long, Speculating
◦ Short, Speculating


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by vicotolentino on Apr 25, 2021

tmlewis4706

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 295
Lorsum iprem. Lorsus sur ipci. Lorsem sur iprem. Lorsum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipci. Lorsum sur iprium, valum sur ipci et, vala sur ipci. Lorsem sur ipci, lorsa sur iprem. Valus sur ipdi. Lorsus sur iprium nunc, valem sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsum sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Vala sur ipdi nunc, valem sur ipdi, valum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipdi, vala sur ipdi. Valem sur iprem nunc, lorsa sur iprium. Valum sur ipdi et, lorsus sur ipci. Valem sur iprem. Valem sur ipci. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsem sur ipci, valus sur iprem. Lorsem sur iprem nunc, valus sur iprium.
Answer Preview
Only 35% of students answer this correctly




vicotolentino

  • Member
  • Posts: 552
Reply 2 on: Apr 25, 2021
Gracias!


dyrone

  • Member
  • Posts: 322
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

Did you know?

The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.

Did you know?

After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.

Did you know?

Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell beginning late in the first trimester. Some experts call this the body's way of protecting a pregnant woman from foods that are unsafe for the fetus.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.

Did you know?

A good example of polar molecules can be understood when trying to make a cake. If water and oil are required, they will not mix together. If you put them into a measuring cup, the oil will rise to the top while the water remains on the bottom.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library