ACE - Soybeans - Apr 29, 2019

Below is an illustration trading futures options on Soybeans.  Our post shows bullish and bearish positions using a combination of call and put options.


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Volatility

Below illustrates where implied volatility is slightly below statistical levels.

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Notes:

Contract Size - 5,000 bushels (~136 metric tons)

Tick Size:  Outright: 1/4 of one cent per bushel ($12.50 per contract)

Trading Hours: CME Globex: Sunday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. CT.

* Tip: Understanding what the numbers mean when looking at Soybeans prices. The quotation you see is U.S. dollars and cents per 1/4 of one cent per bushel. Each contract you are buying or selling is price per contract 5,000 bushels  A 1 tick move is $12.50. Notional value of 1009'4 USD per contract.

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Soybean

Below are weekly and daily charts for reference. 

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Below is a daily chart.

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Directional Strategy -

Below is diagonal calendar spread starting neutral with a slight bias to the downside. It can be adjusted as price reaches extemes or reversed if prices suddenly run higher.

The % yield shown in the diagrams below represent an estimated return on margin from projected dates shown below. The structure has positive time decay which is an advantage over holding outright options.

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