Rethinking commodities allocation after rapid price increases

Commodities are commonly used to support diversification and guard against inflation. In article, we look at how shifting ...

Understanding Convergence in Futures Trading

Convergence refers to the alignment of a futures contract's price with the underlying cash commodity's spot price as the delivery date nears. Learn how this impacts trading.

What Is Cross Hedge? Strategy Explanation and Examples

Cross hedging is a strategy to mitigate risk by taking opposite positions in two positively correlated assets. Understand its application with examples.
The Globe and Mail

Commodity Spread Trading vs. Outright Futures: Which Is Better for Risk-Controlled Trading?

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 ...
Morningstar

Global X Expands Commodity Line-Up; New Fund Invests in Physical Commodity Exchange-Traded Products and Futures Contracts

NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X Management Company LLC ("Global X"), the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the Global X Commodity ...
U.S. News & World Report

US Commodities Agency to Issue 'Events Contract' Regulations

WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commodity ‌Futures Trading Commission will ‌draft new regulations governing the burgeoning market for so-called event contracts, removing obstacles for ...
Nasdaq

Futures Trading in Retirement Accounts: What You Need to Know

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 ...