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G85-768 Basic Terminology For Understanding Grain Options, Lynn H. Lutgen
G85-768 Basic Terminology For Understanding Grain Options, Lynn H. Lutgen
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication, the first of six NebGuides on agricultural grain options, defines many of the terms commonly used in futures trading.
In order to properly understand examples and literature on options trading, it is imperative the reader understand the terminology used in trading grain options. The following list also includes terms commonly used in futures trading. These terms are included because the option is traded on an underlying futures contract position. It is an option on the futures market, not on the physical commodity itself. Therefore, a producer also needs a basic understanding of the futures market.
G85-770 An Introduction To Grain Options On Futures Contracts, Lynn H. Lutgen, Lynne A. Todd
G85-770 An Introduction To Grain Options On Futures Contracts, Lynn H. Lutgen, Lynne A. Todd
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication, the third of six NebGuides on agricultural grain options, explains how to use futures options as a marketing tool.
A new agricultural marketing tool is available to farmers. A futures agricultural option is much like an insurance policy. It is a marketing alternative that gives farmers insurance against unfavorable price moves, but allows producers to take advantage of favorable price moves. To better understand terms used in this paper, please see NebGuide G85-768, Basic Terminology For Understanding Grain Options.