Download or read book Cash Settlement and Price Discovery in Futures Markets written by Leo H. Chan and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prior to 1986, any opening position on feeder cattle futures contract must be settled with physical delivery after the last trading day. Due to dwindling commercial interests, Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) subsequently replaced the system with the cash settlement method. In December 1996 the CME abandoned the live hog futures contract and replaced it with the lean hog futures contract. While the former contract requires physical delivery, the later is settled in cash. It was argued that cash settlement would help improve the performance of these contracts. One of the main functions of the futures markets is the price discovery function. In this paper, we examine how cash settlement affects the ability of the futures market to predict future spot prices. Adopting the Geweke feedback measure, we find that the feeder cattle futures contract improves its price discovery function after the cash settlement was adopted in August 1986. Moreover, spot and futures markets become more integrated thereafter. We also consider the case in which the cash settled lean hog futures contract replaced the physical delivery settled live hog futures contract in December 1996. Herein the conclusion is drastically different. After cash settlement was adopted, the futures market is less effective in price discovery. Further, spot and futures markets are more segmented. We suspect other contract uncertainties, including the change in weighing scheme, gives rise to the undesirable results.
Download or read book Using High Low Open and Closing Prices to Estimate the Effects of Cash Settlement on Futures Prices written by Leo H. Chan and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prior to 1986, any opening position on feeder cattle futures contract must be settled with physical delivery after the last trading day. Due to dwindling commercial interests, Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) subsequently replaced the system with the cash settlement method. It was argued that cash settlement would help reduces the futures price's volatility. In this paper, we adopted stochastic volatility models to investigate this conjecture. The models allow for time varying volatility. Using 4 estimators based on mixtures of high, low, open and close prices, we found all estimators conclude that the volatility of the feeder cattle futures price decreased after switching from physical delivery to cash settlement. The change in the contract specification therefore enhances price discovery and risk management functions of the futures market. Concerning the higher moments of the volatility, different conclusions were derived. Range data, the Parkinson and the Rogers-Satchell estimators all indicate that cash settlement led to a reduction in the volatility of volatility.
Download or read book The Industrial Organization of Futures Markets written by Ronald W. Anderson and published by Free Press. This book was released on 1984 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Legal and Economic Analysis of Manipulation in Futures Markets written by Linda N. Edwards and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Price Discovery in the Treasury Futures Market written by Michael W. Brandt and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We investigate the mechanism by which price discovery takes place within the futures market for U.S Treasury securities. Specifically, given the strong theoretical linkage between the U.S. Treasury cash and futures markets, we compare how orderflow contributes to price discovery as well as analyze how and when information flows from one market to the other. We also consider how a number of environmental variables (trader type, financing rates and liquidity) impact the information flows between these two markets. Our findings provide new evidence on the extent to which price discovery happens away from a primary market.
Download or read book Price Discovery in the Stock Market written by John Merrick and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Establishing a Foreign Exchange Futures Market in China written by Mr. Zhongxia Jin and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2021-11-12 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During China’s transition toward a more flexible exchange rate, it is essential to further develop its foreign exchange (FX) derivatives markets to meet the growing hedging needs associated with greater exchange rate fluctuations. Although over-the-counter (OTC) FX derivatives markets already exist in China, it lacks a FX futures market that offers critical complementarities. With standardized products, greater transparency and centralized oversight, a FX futures market can better satisfy the hedging needs of small and medium-sized enterprises and enhance regulatory efficiency. To address concerns regarding whether FX futures market will amplify the volatility of spot exchange rates, this paper analyzes the impact of establishing FX futures markets on spot market volatility using data from major emerging market economies. The result shows that FX futures market is not empirically associated with an increase in spot market volatility; in some cases, it is even associated with a decrease in spot market volatility. This paper further suggests that for a well-functioning FX futures market to be established, it is essential for China to substitute the inefficient documentation requirement of underlying exposures with a new set of market-oriented measures for the purpose of prudent regulation.
Download or read book Price Discovery in Futures and Options Markets written by Naomi E. Boyd and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We evaluate price discovery in the natural gas futures and futures options markets using a transaction based approach. By sampling market maker prices, we allow for a distinction between buy and sell prices, both directly from the futures market, and implied from the options market. Information shares are compared between futures and options markets as well as within the options market. Given the common architecture of the two markets, we find little price information generated in the options market. Within the options market, the highly levered out-of-the-money options offer less price discovery than other options. We attribute this to the higher transactions costs of out-of-the-money options.
Download or read book Automating the Price Discovery Process written by Mr.Ian Domowitz and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 1992-10-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Automated trade execution systems are examined with respect to the degree to which they automate the price discovery process. Seven levels of automation of price discovery are identified, and 47 systems are classified according to these criteria. Systems operating at various levels of automation are compared with respect to age, geographical location, and type of securities traded. Information provided to market participants, and asymmetries of information between traders with direct access to the automated market and outside investors also are examined. It is found, for example, that the degree of asymmetric information increases with the level of automation of price discovery. The potential for trading abuses related to prearranged trading, noncompetitive execution, and trading ahead of customers is analyzed for each level of automation. Certain levels of automation widen the opportunities for trading abuses in some respects, but may narrow them in others.
Download or read book The Theory and Practice of Futures Markets written by Raymond M. Leuthold and published by Free Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To find out more about Rowman & Littlefield titles please visit us at www.rowmanlittlefield.com.
Download or read book Economics of Futures Trading For Commercial and Personal Profit written by Thomas A. Hieronymus and published by Ceres Books LLC. This book was released on 2023-08-07 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Award for Publication of Enduring Quality from the American Agricultural Economics Association The classic and must-have book on the commodity futures market For decades, Economics of Futures Trading has been known as “the bible” of the commodity futures market. This updated edition provides the foundation for everything you need to know in commodity basics and the economics of futures trading. In this comprehensive and essential guide, Professor Hieronymus reveals secrets and wisdom attained from decades of hands-on experience and research in the field. His timeless insight provides the fundamentals necessary for trading in pursuit of profits–whether you are new to the world of commodity trading or experienced. Dr. Hieronymus’ witty and engaging writing ushers you into the world of trading so you can attain success in these ever-growing markets. The underlying principles presented in this classic remain unchanged, and your understanding of all the complex concepts in futures trading will be enhanced, such as: Operation and performance of the commodity market. Hedging and speculation. Historical developments. And much more. This remains the ultimate guide and go-to resource for anyone interested in the operation of commodity markets. Set yourself up for success as you navigate the complexity of the market by first gleaning from a gold mine of insight offered in this easy-to-digest classic.
Download or read book Optimal Settlement Specifications on Futures Contracts written by Da-Hsiang Donald Lien and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Price Discovery in Commodity Futures and Cash Markets with Heterogenous Agents written by Sophie van Huellen and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The paper develops a price discovery model for commodity futures markets that accounts for two forms of limits to arbitrage caused by transaction costs and noise trader risk. Four market regimes are identified: (1) effective arbitrage, (2) transaction costs but no noise trader risk, (3) no transaction costs but noise trader risk and (4) both transaction costs and noise trader risk. It is shown that commodity prices are driven by both market fundamentals and speculative trader positions under the latter two regimes. Further, speculative effects spill over to the cash market under regime (3) but are confined to the futures market under regime (4). The model is empirically tested using data from six grain and soft commodity markets. While regime (4) is rare and short lived, regime (3) with some noise trader risk and varying elasticity of arbitrage prevails.
Download or read book The Review of Futures Markets written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 1010 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Economics of Futures Trading for Commercial and Personal Profit written by Thomas Applegate Hieronymus and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to Derivative Financial Instruments Chapter 12 Futures and Forwards written by Dimitris Chorafas and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-03-13 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This chapter comes from Derivative Financial Instruments, written by a renowned corporate financial advisor. This timely guide offers a comprehensive treatment of derivative financial instruments, fully covering bonds, interest swaps, options, futures, Forex, and more. The author explains the strategic use of derivatives, their place in portfolio management, hedging, and the importance of managing risk.
Download or read book Price Discovery in Futures Markets written by Michael Steven Canter and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
