In the context of futures contracts, it refers to a receipt or certificate issued by a warehouse to register delivery...

A commodity swap which entails the exchange of a fixed coal price for a floating coal price. For example, a...

A derivative instrument/ contract whose value is based on, or derived from, the price movement of a commodity such as...

The basis can develop a widening trend when the spot price of an asset/ commodity increases faster than the futures...

A warrant that gives the holder the right to receive a fixed quantity of a certain commodity (such as wheat,...

A forward contract that calls for payment today and delivery of the underlying asset or commodity at a future date....

A tangible item that may be traded between market participants: buyers and sellers. In this sense, commodities are marketable goods...

The financial risk that impacts an entity’s financial performance/ profitability due to fluctuations (volatility) in the prices of commodities in...

The risk (price risk) that arises from potential changes in the prices of commodities (which in turn affect the derivative...

A semi-fixed swap which allows oil consumers to swap into a lower rate if prices go below a specific trigger...