- The document discusses making money through commodity trading, describing it as the "perfect business".
- It explains that commodity trading requires minimal capital, time, education or experience to get started. All training is provided.
- An example trade is shown where $25,000 invested in cotton futures yields a 705% return for the day through a price increase, demonstrating the potential profits.
- A deregulated oil market would benefit both oil marketers and end users by removing regulations and subsidies that currently restrict pricing and volumes.
- The Chairman of Pinnacle Oil & Gas argues that a deregulated market would allow oil marketers to set competitive prices based on market forces and procure higher volumes to improve profits.
- Pinnacle Oil & Gas is developing a $200-250 million offshore reception facility that can receive very large crude carriers directly without need for ship-to-ship transfers. This project aims to solve infrastructure deficits and could save the Nigerian government over $40 billion by reducing fuel supply costs currently factored into the subsidy regime.
- Investors purchase a long-leasehold (minimum 250 years) on a storage unit from Store First. They then enter a 6-year agreement to sub-let their unit to Store First Management Ltd.
- Store First Management Ltd will sublet the unit to end users and pay investors a fixed annual rental return of 8% for the first two years.
- After two years and every subsequent two year period, Store First will offer investors the option to renew for another two years at a new, higher fixed rate or exit the lease and receive a variable return based on rental yields.
The document provides an overview of the history and development of commodity markets in India. It discusses how commodity exchanges originated in Chicago in the 1840s and spread to other parts of the world in later decades. It then outlines the evolution of commodity trading in India, from regional exchanges in the early 20th century to national electronic exchanges today covering over 60 commodities. It also summarizes current trading volumes and provides examples of types of trades like futures, spot, and arbitrage trading that are available on Indian commodity exchanges.
The document provides an overview of the history and development of commodity markets in India. It discusses how commodity exchanges originated in Chicago in the 1840s and later spread to other parts of the developing world in the 1980s-1990s. It then focuses on the evolution of commodity markets in India, from over 20 regional exchanges prior to a ban in the 1960s to the emergence of national electronic exchanges today. The document also summarizes current trading volumes and provides examples of trading processes for futures, spot, and delivery-based commodities.
The document provides an overview of the history and development of commodity markets in India. It discusses how commodity exchanges originated in Chicago in the 1840s and spread to other parts of the world in later decades. It then outlines the evolution of commodity trading in India, from regional exchanges in the early 20th century to national electronic exchanges today covering over 60 commodities. It also summarizes current trading volumes and provides examples of types of trades like futures, spot, and arbitrage trading that are available on Indian commodity exchanges.
This document provides an introduction and overview of futures fundamentals. It discusses the history of futures markets beginning in Japan in the 18th century and moving to the US in the 1850s. It defines a futures contract as an agreement between two parties to transact a commodity or financial instrument at a set price for future delivery. The key players in futures markets are hedgers who aim to minimize risk, and speculators who aim to profit from price changes. Regulatory bodies like the CFTC oversee the US futures market.
Store First is a UK self-storage company that has acquired and developed 15 storage facilities. It aims to acquire and develop 50 facilities in the next 5 years. Store First offers storage units at significantly lower prices than competitors, around 32% cheaper on average, appealing to both individual and business customers. Investors can purchase long leases on storage pods and receive an 8% annual rental return guaranteed for the first two years through Store First's management of the facilities. The document provides analysis of the strong growth prospects of the UK self-storage market and Store First's competitive advantages in the industry.
- A deregulated oil market would benefit both oil marketers and end users by removing regulations and subsidies that currently restrict pricing and volumes.
- The Chairman of Pinnacle Oil & Gas argues that a deregulated market would allow oil marketers to set competitive prices based on market forces and procure higher volumes to improve profits.
- Pinnacle Oil & Gas is developing a $200-250 million offshore reception facility that can receive very large crude carriers directly without need for ship-to-ship transfers. This project aims to solve infrastructure deficits and could save the Nigerian government over $40 billion by reducing fuel supply costs currently factored into the subsidy regime.
- Investors purchase a long-leasehold (minimum 250 years) on a storage unit from Store First. They then enter a 6-year agreement to sub-let their unit to Store First Management Ltd.
- Store First Management Ltd will sublet the unit to end users and pay investors a fixed annual rental return of 8% for the first two years.
- After two years and every subsequent two year period, Store First will offer investors the option to renew for another two years at a new, higher fixed rate or exit the lease and receive a variable return based on rental yields.
The document provides an overview of the history and development of commodity markets in India. It discusses how commodity exchanges originated in Chicago in the 1840s and spread to other parts of the world in later decades. It then outlines the evolution of commodity trading in India, from regional exchanges in the early 20th century to national electronic exchanges today covering over 60 commodities. It also summarizes current trading volumes and provides examples of types of trades like futures, spot, and arbitrage trading that are available on Indian commodity exchanges.
The document provides an overview of the history and development of commodity markets in India. It discusses how commodity exchanges originated in Chicago in the 1840s and later spread to other parts of the developing world in the 1980s-1990s. It then focuses on the evolution of commodity markets in India, from over 20 regional exchanges prior to a ban in the 1960s to the emergence of national electronic exchanges today. The document also summarizes current trading volumes and provides examples of trading processes for futures, spot, and delivery-based commodities.
The document provides an overview of the history and development of commodity markets in India. It discusses how commodity exchanges originated in Chicago in the 1840s and spread to other parts of the world in later decades. It then outlines the evolution of commodity trading in India, from regional exchanges in the early 20th century to national electronic exchanges today covering over 60 commodities. It also summarizes current trading volumes and provides examples of types of trades like futures, spot, and arbitrage trading that are available on Indian commodity exchanges.
This document provides an introduction and overview of futures fundamentals. It discusses the history of futures markets beginning in Japan in the 18th century and moving to the US in the 1850s. It defines a futures contract as an agreement between two parties to transact a commodity or financial instrument at a set price for future delivery. The key players in futures markets are hedgers who aim to minimize risk, and speculators who aim to profit from price changes. Regulatory bodies like the CFTC oversee the US futures market.
Store First is a UK self-storage company that has acquired and developed 15 storage facilities. It aims to acquire and develop 50 facilities in the next 5 years. Store First offers storage units at significantly lower prices than competitors, around 32% cheaper on average, appealing to both individual and business customers. Investors can purchase long leases on storage pods and receive an 8% annual rental return guaranteed for the first two years through Store First's management of the facilities. The document provides analysis of the strong growth prospects of the UK self-storage market and Store First's competitive advantages in the industry.
There are records of traders hedging commodities as early as 17th century Holland and Japan (Tulips and Rice). It was in 1848 that the Chicago Board of Trade was founded. Centrally located for United States agriculture the commodities exchange became the most important in the world for hedging commodities. The necessity for trading commodity futures comes from the uncertainties of crop and livestock production. A drought with a subsequent bad harvest or loss of livestock can be devastating for farmers and ranchers. Thus many large operations and, especially, cooperatives have engaged in hedging commodities for many years. Commodity and futures training will show beginning commodities traders how profits are made from trading commodities.
Commodities trading began with producers and their buyers coming together to create a stable market for agricultural products. Today commodity futures are still largely the province of those actively involved in agriculture. However, trading in commodities is not limited to growers and processors of agricultural products. Many who are trading commodities online are able to profit from the movements in the grain and meat markets without ever planting a row of corn or butchering a steer. Candlestick basics have worked in Japanese rice trading for centuries and Candlestick chart analysis is useful today in trading everything from rice to gold to environmental credits.
Stanford CS 007-10 (2019): Personal Finance for Engineers / Additional TopicsAdam Nash
These are the slides from the 10th session of the Stanford University class, CS 007 "Personal Finance for Engineers" offered in December 2019. This seminar covers student requested additional topics for the course, including bitcoin / cryptocurrency, derivatives, futures, options, private equity & venture capital.
Stanford CS 007-10 (2020): Personal Finance for Engineers / Additional Topics...Adam Nash
These are the slides from the 10th session of the Stanford University class, CS 007 "Personal Finance for Engineers" offered in November 2020. This seminar covers student requested additional topics for the course, including bitcoin / cryptocurrency, derivatives, futures, options, private equity & venture capital.
An auction is a process of buying and selling items where the goods are offered up for bid. The highest unique bidder wins the item. Auctions can be set up with or without a reserve price, where a reserve price sets a minimum that the bidding must meet for a sale to be made. Almost any item can be auctioned, including antiques, real estate, government licenses, debt instruments, and used goods. The most popular auction site is eBay, where millions of dollars of goods are sold each year.
Target Corporation is a large American retailer operating general merchandise and food discount stores across the United States. It generates sales from retail stores and credit cards. In 2009, Target had over 1,700 stores and $63 billion in retail sales. It is a major competitor to Walmart and Kmart. Target provides benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and discounts to employees. The company aims to deliver value and innovation to customers through a clean and customer-friendly shopping experience.
This document summarizes key trends in e-commerce in Belgium based on a presentation by an expert consultant. It finds that e-commerce is shifting from a "hit-driven" mass market to thousands of niche markets enabled by technology. Worldwide, over 85% of internet users have made online purchases. The Belgian e-commerce market has grown rapidly in recent years. The document also outlines 10 lessons for successful e-commerce businesses based on 10 years of experience, including thinking big but starting small, prioritizing customer service, and focusing on creating value rather than competing on price.
The document discusses when a hobby or pastime may be considered a trade for tax purposes based on UK tax legislation and case law. It examines various factors and "badges of trade" that are considered, including profit motive, frequency of transactions, assets used, and intention to trade. It also summarizes different tax rules that may apply to hobbies, including capital gains tax and penalties for failure to notify HMRC that a hobby has become a taxable business. Case examples are provided of various hobbies like music, writing, painting, acting and online reselling to illustrate when a trade may be considered to have started.
The document discusses futures contracts and how they can be used in agricultural markets. It provides an overview of the history of futures markets and exchanges like the Chicago Board of Trade. It then explains how futures contracts work and how they can be used to hedge price risk for farmers and traders. Specific examples are given showing how basis contracts and minimum price contracts allow farmers to lock in a price at planting/harvest time while still benefiting from upward price movements.
This document discusses accounting for merchandising companies. It describes the operating cycle of merchandising companies, which involves purchasing inventory, selling inventory on credit, and collecting accounts receivable. The document also discusses the income statement and accounting systems used by merchandising companies, including perpetual and periodic inventory systems. It provides examples of journal entries under each system.
The Government is amending tax legislation covering earn-out arrangements included in business sales. Under the new legislation:
1. A "look-through" approach will apply to qualifying earn-out arrangements, ignoring the earn-out right and treating all payments as related to the original business asset sale. This reduces compliance costs.
2. For sellers, additional earn-out payments will reduce the cost base of the original asset, with any excess treated as capital gains eligible for small business concessions.
3. For buyers, additional earn-out payments will be added to the cost base of the acquired asset.
This change results in reduced compliance costs and a better tax outcome for both buyers and sellers of businesses
This document outlines 10 principles of economics from the textbook "Principles of Economics" by N. Gregory Mankiw. It discusses fundamental lessons about individual decision making, interactions among people, and the economy as a whole. Specifically, it summarizes that people face trade-offs and respond to incentives; markets are generally good but governments can remedy failures; productivity drives living standards; and inflation results from increasing the money supply, creating short-run trade-offs with unemployment.
The document discusses marketing strategies during economic recessions. It suggests that maintaining or increasing marketing budgets during downturns can help brands gain market share as competitors cut back. Historical examples show brands that held steady on advertising emerged stronger after recessions ended. The document provides tips for marketers, such as focusing on value, innovating based on economic conditions, and solidifying client relationships through difficult times.
The document discusses the three sectors of industry: primary, secondary, and tertiary. The primary sector involves extraction of natural resources, such as farming, fishing, and forestry. The secondary sector involves manufacturing goods from raw materials provided by the primary sector, such as aircraft making and clothes manufacturing. The tertiary sector provides services to both consumers and businesses, including transportation, banking, hotels, and hairdressing. Developing countries tend to engage more in primary industries while developed countries employ more people in secondary and tertiary sectors. Most countries have mixed economies with both private and public sectors.
The document discusses the three sectors of industry: primary, secondary, and tertiary. The primary sector involves extraction of natural resources, such as farming, fishing, and forestry. The secondary sector involves manufacturing goods from raw materials provided by the primary sector, such as aircraft making and clothes manufacturing. The tertiary sector provides services to both consumers and businesses, including transportation, banking, hotels, and hairdressing. Developing countries tend to engage more in primary industries while developed countries employ more people in secondary and tertiary sectors. Most countries have mixed economies with both private and public sectors.
The document discusses the past, present, and future of Nepal's stock market, NEPSE. It outlines that NEPSE has transitioned from an open-outcry trading system to a semi-automated system and is moving towards fully online trading. Currently, trading still involves some paper-based processes but shares are being dematerialized. The future of NEPSE is poised for online trading which will provide direct access for investors but also increase risks, requiring financial savvy. Adopting new technologies comes with challenges but also opportunities to develop infrastructure and attract global investors.
- The document discusses pension funds and fund management, citing an example where a man invested £70,000 over 15 years but the value of his fund did not increase despite the FTSE rising 60% over that period.
- It questions whether the fund management industry is "fit for purpose" given examples like this where funds have failed to maximize returns for investors.
- It also mentions that the deficit of the Pension Protection Fund has more than doubled from £517m to £1.23bn, calling into question the sustainability of this lifeboat program.
2018 Emerging Models in Real Estate ReportMike DelPrete
This document provides an overview and analysis of emerging models in the global real estate industry. It covers trends seen in markets like the UK, US, Australia, and Canada. In the UK, online fixed-fee agencies like Purplebricks have gained significant market share, with Purplebricks becoming the largest overall agency. Traditional incumbents like Countrywide have struggled with falling revenues and profits as their business model is disrupted. In the US, there is fragmentation with many new models testing different approaches, though Redfin and Compass have more substantial market share. A new model called iBuyers, led by Opendoor, is also emerging, providing certainty by purchasing homes directly from sellers for a fee. Overall the industry is being innovated through
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There are records of traders hedging commodities as early as 17th century Holland and Japan (Tulips and Rice). It was in 1848 that the Chicago Board of Trade was founded. Centrally located for United States agriculture the commodities exchange became the most important in the world for hedging commodities. The necessity for trading commodity futures comes from the uncertainties of crop and livestock production. A drought with a subsequent bad harvest or loss of livestock can be devastating for farmers and ranchers. Thus many large operations and, especially, cooperatives have engaged in hedging commodities for many years. Commodity and futures training will show beginning commodities traders how profits are made from trading commodities.
Commodities trading began with producers and their buyers coming together to create a stable market for agricultural products. Today commodity futures are still largely the province of those actively involved in agriculture. However, trading in commodities is not limited to growers and processors of agricultural products. Many who are trading commodities online are able to profit from the movements in the grain and meat markets without ever planting a row of corn or butchering a steer. Candlestick basics have worked in Japanese rice trading for centuries and Candlestick chart analysis is useful today in trading everything from rice to gold to environmental credits.
Stanford CS 007-10 (2019): Personal Finance for Engineers / Additional TopicsAdam Nash
These are the slides from the 10th session of the Stanford University class, CS 007 "Personal Finance for Engineers" offered in December 2019. This seminar covers student requested additional topics for the course, including bitcoin / cryptocurrency, derivatives, futures, options, private equity & venture capital.
Stanford CS 007-10 (2020): Personal Finance for Engineers / Additional Topics...Adam Nash
These are the slides from the 10th session of the Stanford University class, CS 007 "Personal Finance for Engineers" offered in November 2020. This seminar covers student requested additional topics for the course, including bitcoin / cryptocurrency, derivatives, futures, options, private equity & venture capital.
An auction is a process of buying and selling items where the goods are offered up for bid. The highest unique bidder wins the item. Auctions can be set up with or without a reserve price, where a reserve price sets a minimum that the bidding must meet for a sale to be made. Almost any item can be auctioned, including antiques, real estate, government licenses, debt instruments, and used goods. The most popular auction site is eBay, where millions of dollars of goods are sold each year.
Target Corporation is a large American retailer operating general merchandise and food discount stores across the United States. It generates sales from retail stores and credit cards. In 2009, Target had over 1,700 stores and $63 billion in retail sales. It is a major competitor to Walmart and Kmart. Target provides benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and discounts to employees. The company aims to deliver value and innovation to customers through a clean and customer-friendly shopping experience.
This document summarizes key trends in e-commerce in Belgium based on a presentation by an expert consultant. It finds that e-commerce is shifting from a "hit-driven" mass market to thousands of niche markets enabled by technology. Worldwide, over 85% of internet users have made online purchases. The Belgian e-commerce market has grown rapidly in recent years. The document also outlines 10 lessons for successful e-commerce businesses based on 10 years of experience, including thinking big but starting small, prioritizing customer service, and focusing on creating value rather than competing on price.
The document discusses when a hobby or pastime may be considered a trade for tax purposes based on UK tax legislation and case law. It examines various factors and "badges of trade" that are considered, including profit motive, frequency of transactions, assets used, and intention to trade. It also summarizes different tax rules that may apply to hobbies, including capital gains tax and penalties for failure to notify HMRC that a hobby has become a taxable business. Case examples are provided of various hobbies like music, writing, painting, acting and online reselling to illustrate when a trade may be considered to have started.
The document discusses futures contracts and how they can be used in agricultural markets. It provides an overview of the history of futures markets and exchanges like the Chicago Board of Trade. It then explains how futures contracts work and how they can be used to hedge price risk for farmers and traders. Specific examples are given showing how basis contracts and minimum price contracts allow farmers to lock in a price at planting/harvest time while still benefiting from upward price movements.
This document discusses accounting for merchandising companies. It describes the operating cycle of merchandising companies, which involves purchasing inventory, selling inventory on credit, and collecting accounts receivable. The document also discusses the income statement and accounting systems used by merchandising companies, including perpetual and periodic inventory systems. It provides examples of journal entries under each system.
The Government is amending tax legislation covering earn-out arrangements included in business sales. Under the new legislation:
1. A "look-through" approach will apply to qualifying earn-out arrangements, ignoring the earn-out right and treating all payments as related to the original business asset sale. This reduces compliance costs.
2. For sellers, additional earn-out payments will reduce the cost base of the original asset, with any excess treated as capital gains eligible for small business concessions.
3. For buyers, additional earn-out payments will be added to the cost base of the acquired asset.
This change results in reduced compliance costs and a better tax outcome for both buyers and sellers of businesses
This document outlines 10 principles of economics from the textbook "Principles of Economics" by N. Gregory Mankiw. It discusses fundamental lessons about individual decision making, interactions among people, and the economy as a whole. Specifically, it summarizes that people face trade-offs and respond to incentives; markets are generally good but governments can remedy failures; productivity drives living standards; and inflation results from increasing the money supply, creating short-run trade-offs with unemployment.
The document discusses marketing strategies during economic recessions. It suggests that maintaining or increasing marketing budgets during downturns can help brands gain market share as competitors cut back. Historical examples show brands that held steady on advertising emerged stronger after recessions ended. The document provides tips for marketers, such as focusing on value, innovating based on economic conditions, and solidifying client relationships through difficult times.
The document discusses the three sectors of industry: primary, secondary, and tertiary. The primary sector involves extraction of natural resources, such as farming, fishing, and forestry. The secondary sector involves manufacturing goods from raw materials provided by the primary sector, such as aircraft making and clothes manufacturing. The tertiary sector provides services to both consumers and businesses, including transportation, banking, hotels, and hairdressing. Developing countries tend to engage more in primary industries while developed countries employ more people in secondary and tertiary sectors. Most countries have mixed economies with both private and public sectors.
The document discusses the three sectors of industry: primary, secondary, and tertiary. The primary sector involves extraction of natural resources, such as farming, fishing, and forestry. The secondary sector involves manufacturing goods from raw materials provided by the primary sector, such as aircraft making and clothes manufacturing. The tertiary sector provides services to both consumers and businesses, including transportation, banking, hotels, and hairdressing. Developing countries tend to engage more in primary industries while developed countries employ more people in secondary and tertiary sectors. Most countries have mixed economies with both private and public sectors.
The document discusses the past, present, and future of Nepal's stock market, NEPSE. It outlines that NEPSE has transitioned from an open-outcry trading system to a semi-automated system and is moving towards fully online trading. Currently, trading still involves some paper-based processes but shares are being dematerialized. The future of NEPSE is poised for online trading which will provide direct access for investors but also increase risks, requiring financial savvy. Adopting new technologies comes with challenges but also opportunities to develop infrastructure and attract global investors.
- The document discusses pension funds and fund management, citing an example where a man invested £70,000 over 15 years but the value of his fund did not increase despite the FTSE rising 60% over that period.
- It questions whether the fund management industry is "fit for purpose" given examples like this where funds have failed to maximize returns for investors.
- It also mentions that the deficit of the Pension Protection Fund has more than doubled from £517m to £1.23bn, calling into question the sustainability of this lifeboat program.
2018 Emerging Models in Real Estate ReportMike DelPrete
This document provides an overview and analysis of emerging models in the global real estate industry. It covers trends seen in markets like the UK, US, Australia, and Canada. In the UK, online fixed-fee agencies like Purplebricks have gained significant market share, with Purplebricks becoming the largest overall agency. Traditional incumbents like Countrywide have struggled with falling revenues and profits as their business model is disrupted. In the US, there is fragmentation with many new models testing different approaches, though Redfin and Compass have more substantial market share. A new model called iBuyers, led by Opendoor, is also emerging, providing certainty by purchasing homes directly from sellers for a fee. Overall the industry is being innovated through
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