commodity market transactions
turn the volatile commodity prices to your advantage!
- less volatile, or even stable cash flow
- decreased dependency on market price changes
- makes planning ahead easier
how we support your business?
- we offer a wide range of products to hedge your exposure to commodities price fluctuations, including forward, swap and options transactions
- our dedicated dealers would be glad to think together with you and as your advisor we help you to find the investment solution that best suits you
details
You can agree today upon the purchase/sales price of a commodity to be delivered at a particular time in the future. Whatever the market price of the commodity is upon expiry, your company will buy or sell the commodity at the forward price set as part of the net settlement of this deal. Your company will thus settle accounts with its partner at the actual price upon expiry when the physical delivery takes place, while there will be a net settlement with the bank for the difference between the forward price and the prevailing market price.
The potential gains and losses on the transaction can be unlimited in theory. The gains and losses of the transaction can be offset by the balance of the gains and losses of the underlying transaction if the company had identified its underlying exposure and market status properly.
The aim of these transactions is to stabilize the company’s earnings not to realise a financial profit on a standalone basis.
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For a specific period fixed in advance, the client fixes the price at which a given commodity will be bought or sold. By means of this transaction, the client acquires complete protection against adverse price changes, without, however, being able to profit from advantageous changes. This deal is free of charge. At maturity, there is a net settlement using the average of the market prices recorded in time intervals determined in advance.
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option – The buyer of an option acquires a right to buy or sell a given commodity in a period (or at a date) set in advance, at a price fixed in advance. In this sense, an option is a kind of insurance where premium is charged upfront. If you buy an option, you will enjoy full protection against adverse price changes, and at the same time benefit from a potential favourable turn in the price trend. At maturity, there is a net settlement.
- European option: for a specific date, net settlement is against the market price available upon expiry
- Asian option: for a specific period in time, net settlement is against the average of the market prices recorded in pre-determined time intervals (daily) during the specified period
collar – This transaction is the combination of two options, and is usually offered at zero cost. The collar sets a specific price range for the forward or swap price resulting, at one boundary, in protection against adverse price change, and at the other boundary, in a possibility to profit from favourable price changes to some extent. At maturity, there is a net settlement. The collar can be built up with European or Asian options as well.
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who is it recommended for?
Commodity market deals not only allow you to manage foreign exchange and interest rate risks, but also to reduce your exposure to the fluctuations of commodity prices, which is also of vital importance.
Hedging
- is important for companies using commodities seeking to hedge themselves against increasing prices
- but it is also crucial for suppliers who can ensure their profit margins by hedging.
- Trading companies find hedging their exposures imperative:
- due to the time gap between the purchase and the sale, or
- if price changes cannot be passed on, or
- if one of the partners have fixed price, and the other has a variable price.
adapted to your needs
As one of the key players in the money, foreign exchange and capital markets in Hungary, we want to establish a long-term partnership with you. We are here to formulate your hedging strategy, built on the following products and more, in consideration of your market expectations and the risks associated with your operations
you should know before you decide
As a precondition for dealing you must have or fill in the following:
- Treasury master agreement,
- MiFID questionnaire (for complexity),
- MiFID2 related documents
- effective Treasury limit (for deals that require a treasury limit)
- Active LEI code, EMIR declaration
Other fees and charges:
Any fees applicable to the transactions are specified in the Announcement on investment services.
For exchange rate movements please consult the official page of Reuters.
Please, note that the parameters and prices stated in the product description are of indicative nature and serve only referential purposes. The parameters of the actually concluded deals will correspond to the terms agreed during the telephone conversation recorded upon deal conclusion and those may depart from the indicative parameters and prices stated in this product description.
For further information on products and tailor-made pricing, please contact your relationship manager or one of our dealers at Markets Directorate.