NISM Series XVI - Commodity Derivatives Exam Notes
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Speculation is a practice of engaging in trading to make quick profits from fluctuations in prices. It includes buying, selling (short selling) of securities, commodities or any financial asset.
Long speculators are those who buy first and expect the price to increase from current level.
Short speculators are those who sell first and expect the price to decrease from current level.
Call Option Seller Receives premium and has the Obligation to have Sell / Short position in the commodity futures
Put Option Seller Receives premium and has the Obligation to have buy / long position in the commodity futures