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Commodity exchange

squeeze

Financial services; Commodity exchange

A market situation in which the lack of supplies tends to force shorts to cover their positions by offset at higher prices.

posted price

Financial services; Commodity exchange

An announced or advertised price indicating what a firm will pay for a commodity or the price at which the firm will sell it.

sold-out-market

Financial services; Commodity exchange

When liquidation of a weakly-held position has been completed, and offerings become scarce, the market is said to be sold out.

striking price

Financial services; Commodity exchange

The price, specified in the option contract, at which the underlying futures contract or commodity will move from seller to buyer.

risk/reward ratio

Financial services; Commodity exchange

The relationship between the probability of loss and profit. This ratio is often used as a basis for trade selection or comparison.

principals' market

Financial services; Commodity exchange

A market where the ring dealing members act as principals for the transactions they conclude across the ring and with their clients.

prompt date

Financial services; Commodity exchange

The date on which the buyer of an option will buy or sell the underlying commodity (or futures contract) if the option is exercised.

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