Yearly Archives: 2024

Hedging with Jorge #Episode7: A step-by-step guide to short selling in the aluminium futures market

Going “short” in the aluminium futures market is a common strategy for speculators anticipating a market decline. Here’s a breakdown of how a short...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode6: Understanding the recent commodity market drop

Today, I planned to talk about short positions, but Wednesday’s sharp commodity price drop, some down by 3-5%, deserves immediate attention. Was it a...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode5: Understanding the basics of going short in futures trading

Today, let's talk about the concept of "going short" in the futures market. Unlike a typical sale where you sell something you already own,...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode4: A Speculator’s Guide to Success

Hello traders and market enthusiasts! Last time, we covered the basics of establishing a position in a futures market, specifically through the London Metal Exchange...

What are the current challenges facing the adoption of fire-safe ACP sheets in the construction industry?

A considerable paradigm change in customer preference in the construction industry has been witnessed in recent decades. This shift has been driven by a...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode3: Exploring Futures Markets

Welcome back to our journey through the world of futures markets! So far, we’ve explored two fundamental players, the hedger and the speculator. These...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode2: Hedging vs. Speculation

Last time, we talked about hedging as a way to protect yourself from risk. Let’s revisit that concept through a simple example. Imagine you’re planning...

Hedging with Jorge Episode 1: Protecting your aluminium investments

Today, we're diving into the basics of hedging. You might ask, what is hedging? Well, let me break it down for you. Every day...

Common Data Problems in Aluminium Manufacturing

Over the years, working with data as an engineer in the aluminium industry, I encountered my share of problems. The impact of these problems...

Why is aluminium packaging reshaping consumer preferences

In recent times, the rise of aluminium packaging has changed how consumers approach packaging materials. From beverages to snacks and even cosmetics, aluminium is...

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