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Commodity exchange

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Commodity exchange

Asian option

Financial services; Commodity exchange

An exotic option whose payoff depends on the average price of the underlying asset during some portion of the life of the option.

exchange traded fund (ETF)

Financial services; Commodity exchange

An investment vehicle holding a commodity or other asset that issues shares that are traded like a stock on a securities exchange.

deliverable supply

Financial services; Commodity exchange

The total supply of a commodity that meets the delivery specifications of a futures contract.

owner

Financial services; Commodity exchange

A market participant who takes a long futures position or buys an option.

next day

Financial services; Commodity exchange

A spot contract that provides for delivery of a commodity on the next calendar day or the next business day.

day ahead

Financial services; Commodity exchange

A spot contract that provides for delivery of a commodity on the next calendar day or the next business day.

volatility spread

Financial services; Commodity exchange

A delta-neutral option spread designed to speculate on changes in the volatility of the market rather than the direction of the market.

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