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.