Explore the role of futures strips in the energy sector. Learn how they lock in prices of sequential contracts, aiding ...

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Brent Futz worked as a commodity futures trader over a period that spans seven US presidents and two marriages.  That period ...

Today, we are expanding that mission with the launch of a new content series: The Spread Trader. To lead this series, we are proud to welcome Brent Futz as a guest contributor. Brent brings a rare ...

NPPC raised concerns about the impacts new market structures could have on liquidity, contract settlement, price discovery ...

Shifting commodity exposure further out the futures curve may help reduce drawdowns after strong price gains while maintaining upside participation in rising markets. Negative roll yield for commodity ...