PPT-VII: Futures

22 Hedging Speculation and Arbitrage Futures Hedge use futures to reduce risk on an existing position Speculate use futures to take on risk in the hope of making a profit Arbitrage Use the difference between spot and futures prices to generate riskfree profit . 1. Introduction . The . more . producer know . about the markets, the . better equipped producer will . be, based on current market . conditions and . your specific objectives, to decide whether to . Topic 10. I. Futures Markets. 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. . Chapter 3. 1. Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives, 7th Edition, Copyright © John C. Hull 2008. Hedge : . A trade designed to reduce risk.. Many . of the participants in futures markets are hedgers. Their aim is to use futures markets to reduce a particular risk that they face.. 6. th. Edition, Copyright . © John C. Hull 2005. 1. 8.. 1. Chapter 18. Value at Risk. Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives. 6. th. Edition, Copyright . © John C. Hull 2005. 1. 8.. 2. History of VaR. Tools and methods for futures guidance . . SIEC . conference. 8.8.2014. Leena Jokinen . Univeristy. of Turku. Finland . Futures. . Research. Centre . www.ffrc.utu.fi. leena.jokinen@utu.fi. Content. Jenny K. Chong. Title VII & VI Coordinator. Civil Rights Division. May 2013. CLARIFICATION. Title VI (6) – External Complaints. Contractors, public members, recipients. Designees. Title . VII (7) . Sci-fi. Space ship. Aliens . CGI. Futuristic weapons different worlds. Space . good vs evil. Scientists . Time travel. Dark lighting. White rooms . Action male hero . Dramatic music . Conflict . In the promotional material for the film Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens there are a lot of genre conventions. For example, good vs evil, space, spaceships, conflict and CGI. From the film promotion we know the genre of the film is sci-fi. . 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:. . Issued Quarterly . . April 2017 . Newsletter . . If you have any news, suggestions, kudos, thank you’s or thoughts, please let Eric know in person, by phone at 403-531-8631 ext 205, or by email at . February 2016. The UWA Futures Observatory opened in November 2015 to provide a focus for the Centre for Education Futures’ Scholarship and Innovation stream. . Its . purpose is to:. Promote . and encourage UWA’s future thinking . Why was Scotland such an important issue for Henry VII?. “…. perhaps the greatest crisis of his reign”. (Steven Gunn). What. Students will be able to explain the events and significance of Anglo-Scottish relations under Henry VII.. Equal Employment Opportunity. “As . a consequence, self-discipline has eroded and societies are left to try to maintain order and civility by compulsion. The lack of internal control by individuals breeds external control by governments. 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.. Equal Employment Opportunity. “As . a consequence, self-discipline has eroded and societies are left to try to maintain order and civility by compulsion. The lack of internal control by individuals breeds external control by governments.