Posts Tagged ‘outlook for grains markets’

Corn Volatility Calls for Options Strategy

By Kristina Zurla Landgraf • Dec 8th, 2009 • Category: Broker Commentary, Market Updates

Corn Volatility Calls for Options Strategy
by Mike Sabo
We are seeing a lot of volatility in the commodities markets right now, and that creates a lot of challenges for traders. I’m going to outline an options strategy you can pursue when markets are volatile, using corn as an example. You can apply this type of strategy [...]


Downside Likely Limited for Grains: Feltes

By Kristina Zurla Landgraf • May 14th, 2009 • Category: Market Updates, Trader Viewpoints

In his morning agricultural market notes, MF Global Research Director Rich Feltes said while lower crude oil, a higher dollar and the CRB’s break below its 200 DMA may be pointing to early weakness for grains, the “bottom line” is that the downside is likely limited.
“Fund money still coming in and eastern planting delays will [...]