Minimum Price Contract
Risk - Minimal, as the producer knows the cost up front to enter into the contract.
Reward - Moderate, as options bought will not follow futures prices tic-for-tic.
Use when:
- Producers need to sell grain for cash flow needs, but the market shows upside potential
- Basis is relatively good
- Calculated price is above loan rate
- Futures prices are good
Fees: $.05/bu
Calculations Example:
Futures Month Futures Strike Price FCE Cash Grain Price Call Option Premium Contract Charge/Bu. Total Cost/Bu. Cash Bushels Bushels this contract Cost this contract Minimum Price Minimum Price |
December $3.50 $2.75 $.08 $.05 $.11 9,938 10,000 $1,100.00 $2.65 Cash Price - Call Option Premium Less Contract Charge |
The cost will be deducted from the producers grain check at the time of writing. In the event a producer wishes to "Minimum Price" a prior grain sale, they will be required to pay the total cost upon entry into the option position.