PPT-Mechanics of Futures Markets

Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Futures and Options Markets 5 th Edition Copyright John C Hull 2004 2 1 Futures Contracts Available on a wide range of underlying Exchange traded Specifications need to be defined. 18 No 1 3551 1998 1998 by John Wiley Sons Inc CCC 027073149801003517 he ispricing of allable US T reasury onds AC loser ook BRADFORD D JORDAN SUSAN D JORDAN DAVID R KUIPERS INTRODUCTION An ongoing controversy exists concerning the 1 1. The commodity futures market has been growing rapidly in recent years. One of the challenges faced in this regard is the capacity development of the stakeholders. In order to create awareness and A. Background and Early Regulation. The primary purpose of government regulation of competitive markets is to prevent market failure or . collapse.. Proponents . of regulation argue that financial markets, left unregulated, will tend towards loss of competition, stability, efficiency and credibility, leading to individuals and firms withdrawing from participation. . Lec. 2: Intro to Futures Markets . (Hull, Ch. 2). Basic Definitions. 1. “Cash Market” or “Spot” contract is an agreement . (between two parties) to trade a commodity . (e.g. oranges, U.S. T-Bills, Currencies, ...) for cash immediately.. Lecture 19: Devising a Real-World Hedging Strategy: Optimal Hedge Ratio. (Part 2). Nick . Piggott & Wally Thurman. NCSU Agricultural & Resource Economics. March . 21, 2016. 11.45 am – 1.00pm. 2. A. Forward vs. Futures Markets. 1. Forward contracting involves a contract initiated at one time and performance in accordance with the terms of the contract occurring at a subsequent time. . Example: A highly prized St. Bernard has just given birth to a litter of pups. A buyer agrees to buy one pup for $400. The exchange cannot take place for 6 weeks. The buyer and seller agree to exchange (sell) the pup in 6 weeks for $400. This is a forward contract; both parties are obligated to go through with the deal.. Interest Rates. Chapter 4. 1. Types of Rates. Treasury rate. LIBOR . Fed funds rate. Repo rate . Fundamentals of Futures and Options Markets, 9th Ed, Ch 4, Copyright © John C. Hull 2016. 2. Treasury Rates. Options on Stock Indices and Currencies. Chapter 15. 1. Fundamentals of Futures and Options Markets, 9th Ed, Ch 15, Copyright © John C. Hull 2016. Index Options. The most popular indices underlying options in the U.S. are. . Mekaew. BA 543 section 1. Spring 2013. Agenda. History of futures trade regulation. Organizations that governing future trade. CFTC. NFA. Exchange Markets. Introduction. History. 600 BC - . Thales . Volatility Smiles. Chapter 19. 1. Fundamentals of Futures and Options Markets, 9th Ed, Ch 19, Copyright © John C. Hull 2016. Volatility Smile. A volatility smile shows, for options with a certain maturity, the variation of the implied volatility with the strike price . Ch. 14, Copyright © John C. Hull 2016. Employee Stock Options. Chapter 14. 1. Fundamentals of Futures and Options Markets, 9th Ed, Ch 14, Copyright © John C. Hull 2016. 2. Nature of Employee Stock Options. . PAPER –CC 303 MODULE -II. FINANCIAL ENGINEERING. S.MUKHERJEE. FUTURES PRICES AND SPOT PRICES. The futures price converges to the spot price of the underlying asset as the delivery period for a futures contract is approached. When the delivery period is reached, the futures price equals—or is very close to—the spot price.. Overview. Supply and demand ultimately determine commodity prices.. There is an equilibrium or “market clearing” price at which quantity producers supply to the market equals the quantity buyers are willing to take.. Global market recovery outlook for vegetable oils trade. Presenter:. Gavin Maguire . Asia Commodities Editor-in-Charge Reuters News. Topics covered:. Global edible oil supply & demand trends. How the pandemic impacted veg oil markets.