Futures are financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined ...

Commodities such as grains, basic food products, metals and energy products trade through standardized contracts called futures contracts. A commodity futures contract is for the future delivery of a ...

Jason Fernando is a professional investor and writer who enjoys tackling and communicating complex business and financial problems. Somer G. Anderson is CPA, doctor of accounting, and an accounting ...

For retirees (or soon-to-be retirees), futures contracts can offer an additional avenue for diversification and hedging opportunities, helping to manage market volatility. However, there are a few ...

Commodities may offer a hedge against inflation, as well as portfolio diversification. We address questions about the VanEck CM Commodity Index Fund in this Q&A. Commodities can enhance portfolio ...

Commodity futures have always attracted traders looking for leverage, diversification, and exposure to global supply-and-demand trends. But anyone who has traded outright futures—even ...