Some of you have requested an update on where we stand since we began publishing the seasonal trades. You’ll find the results below, along with some trading notes and helpful hints. Best, Andy Waldock. Read more →
Seasonal Results
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Cocoa Rally to Stall Ahead of Ivory Coast Harvest
The cocoa market has gained more than 10% in September. However, commercial selling ahead of the first harvest is the key driver behind the late September seasonal sell-off. Recent news from the Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer suggests this annual behavior is beginning right on cue. Farmers have already begun their harvest due to what has been an… Read more →
Record Imbalance to Fuel Seasonal Sugar Reversal
The sugar market has been trending lower for more than two years. We aren’t forecasting a turnaround of multi-year magnitude. However, we do know that the speculators have been pressing the short side of the market since late June. They have also run their position to a record net short level. In fact, speculators have added more than 120k short… Read more →
Trade War Optimism Sets Up Seasonal Soybean Short
We shied away from the recent seasonal short trade in corn, citing already depressed prices and trade war uncertainty. Soybeans have not fallen as much as corn, and current trade war optimism is generating a bid ahead of official trade talks in early October. We think this rally is a great candidate for our seasonal short selling opportunity in November… Read more →
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Seasonal Hog Trade Plays into Much Bigger Picture
Hogs typically gain strength domestically with the summer’s grilling season and peak near Independence Day. However, this year is anything but, typical. Trade wars, African swine flu and, grain production now uncertain, Read more →
Seasonal Sugar Trade for June 2019
We have a seasonal sugar trade ready to go. Now, we’re just looking for the entry setup. Friday’s outside bar reversal higher was indicative of the market’s reversion towards seasonal strength we’re predicting for this time of year. Read more →
2019 Option on Futures Expiration Dates
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