Corn , Wheat and Soybean correct reading of PnL ......

Discussion in 'Commodity Futures' started by md2324, Jul 8, 2015.

  1. md2324

    md2324

    Just need someone to confirm my interpretation of calculating out the actual PnL ( Price changes ) in the forementioned Grains

    I have attached a screenshot , showing the Price changes on the various " Months "

    Which of the following , are the correct ways in calculating these " Moves " in price.....

    0 4/8 = .005 OR .05

    1 2/8 = .0125 OR .125

    0 6/8 = .0075 OR .075

    1 = .001 OR .01

    18 4/8 = .01850 OR .1850

    193 2/8 = 1.9325 OR 19.325

    Just wanting to make sure that I know what I'm looking at and how to interpret the moves and fluctuations in the Grains

    Thanks much - Michael
     
  2. shazam75

    shazam75

    Michael
    Grains are quoted in cents per bushel. So 193 will be $1.93. Min. price fluctuations is .25cents (quarter of a cent) at $12.50 per contract. A 20 cent move is $1000. (20 / .25 x 12.50 =$1000), therefore a 1 cent move is (1 / .25 ) x 12.50 = $50.

    Cheers
    Shelton