Commodity Trading and investment into commodity market derivatives are market-based. There are no guaranteed that the goals of any of trading / investment in Commodities/Commodities Derivatives will be achieved. Trades/investments referred to here might not be appropriate for all traders/investors. Changes in market conditions, credit risk, liquidity risks, and reinvestment risks can have a negative impact on the commodity market value. Different risks can also affect derivative products, including counter market risk, valuation liquidity risk, and other risks. The pricing of derivatives can also be affected by the price of the underlying asset. Unpredictability, meaning, and interest rates could all impact the pricing.
Commodity Management – The hazard that business financial performance can be adversely affected by fluctuations in commodity prices is called the commodities risk market. This article will discuss the various types of commodities risks and the tools to manage them.
Which sector are you most at risk from commodity risk?
- The following sectors’ producers are often exposed to price drops, which results in lower revenue for the commodities they produce.
- The Mining and Minerals Sector includes Gold, Steel, Coal, Corn, and Raw Material
- Agriculture sector, such as wheat, cotton, sugar, etc
- Energy sectors such as Oil, Gas, and Electricity.
- Rising prices are the main concern for Indian consumers of commodities such as Airline, Transport companies and Clothing manufacturers. This will lead to higher costs of Indian commodities.
- Importers and exporters face risk due to the delay between order and delivery of goods and the switch over fluctuations.
- These risks must be managed properly so companies can concentrate on core operations and not expose themselves to unneeded risks in the commodity markets.
Types of commodity risk in the market
- Price risk: Unsufficient movement in commodities prices as determined by Indian macro-economic factors.
- Quantity Risk: Changes in commodity accessibility can lead to a Quantity Hazard.
- Cost risk: An increase in costs due to negative movements in commodities prices that impact global business costs.
- Regulatory risk: This is when changes in law or policy have an effect on the availability and prices of commodities.
Methods to Measure Commodity Risk
To reduce the depth of hazard, it is necessary to plan for all business units, including production, procurement, marketing, Treasury debt, and department of risk. Many organizations are exposed to commodity risk because they trade with other companies. Steel is a commodity manufacturer. However, changes in iron ore, coal and oil prices can have an impact on the fertility and cash flow. The currency movements can also impact profitability and cash flow if there are any exports or imports.
Commodity Trading and investment into commodity market derivatives are subject to market risks. There are no guaranteed that the goals of any of trading / investment in Commodities/Commodities Derivatives will be achieved. Trades/investments referred to here might not be appropriate for all traders/investors. Changes in market conditions, credit risk, liquidity risks, and reinvestment hazards could have a negative impact on the commodity market value. Different risks can also affect derivative products, including counter market risk, valuation liquidity risk, and other risks. The pricing of derivatives can also be affected by the price of the underlying asset. Unpredictability, meaning, and interest rates could all impact the pricing.
