Monthly Archives: March, 2025

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 39: Understanding Call Options – To Exercise or Abandon?

Introduction Our previous discussion explored the fundamentals of call options and how they grant you the right (but not the obligation) to buy aluminium at...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 38: Understanding Call Options vs. Futures

Introduction Understanding financial instruments like options and futures is crucial for risk management in commodity trading. In this episode of Hedging with Jorge, we explore...

From governments to companies to consumers, the ultimate power lies with us

Aluminium is everywhere; from the cans in our refrigerator to the vehicles on the street. But what is the effect when governments impose tariffs...

Women in aluminium: Breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry

Aluminium stands at the core of global manufacturing, along with other sustainable metals, presenting an essential material for everything- from sophisticated aircraft to everyday...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 37: Call Options Explained: A Simple Car Insurance Analogy

When discussing futures contracts, we often focus on outright buying and selling. But what if, instead of purchasing the commodity directly, you had the...

Low-carbon aluminium: The race towards net-zero emissions

Aluminium is a chief raw material that supports the growth of various industries like construction, manufacturing, and transportation. Regrettably, aluminium production emits almost 270...

How AI and Automation are Transforming the Aluminium Industry

The aluminium industry is undergoing a revolution powered by AI and automation. From extrusion to smelting and rolling, cutting-edge technologies drive efficiency, sustainability and...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 36: Understanding Options in the LME from a Speculator’s Perspective

Introduction When analysing the world of options trading, it’s crucial to approach it from a speculator’s mindset. Unlike hedging, which focuses on risk management, speculation...

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