If you want to start trading like the speculator in our story, follow these steps: Basics of Futures Trading | CFTC
The story of buying commodity futures is best understood through the lens of a "Standardized Agreement," where two parties—a (like a farmer) and a speculator (like a trader)—lock in a price today for a transaction that happens later. 📖 The Tale of the Coffee Roaster and the Speculator how to buy commodity futures
: Alex is "short" (he promised to sell at $1.10). Since the price is now $1.50, he is facing a loss. If you want to start trading like the