Yearly Archives: 2025

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 46: Understanding the role of put options for hedgers

In previous blogs of Hedging with Jorge, we explored how put options function for investors and speculators. Now, it’s time to look at how...

Upstream weekly: Trump tariff continues to challenge the aluminium industry; Japan’s Q2 premium drops five-quarter low

For the past few weeks, the global aluminium industry has been facing major challenges due to the US tariffs on aluminium and steel. Although...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 45: Understanding the difference between selling futures vs. buying a put

Introduction When navigating the aluminium market, hedging strategies play a crucial role in risk management. Two common methods used by traders and speculators are selling...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 44: Understanding put options – The right to sell in the futures market

Introduction In the world of metals trading, particularly in aluminium, hedging strategies play a crucial role in risk management. One such approach involves using put...

The role of ESG in aluminium investments

Introduction As industries shift towards sustainability, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have become central to investment decisions. In the aluminium sector, where resource efficiency...

The growing demand for aluminium in solar panel frames and renewable energy

When it comes to thinking and giving back to Mother Earth, we are required to think deeply about the actual changes we as humans...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 43: Understanding aluminium call options as a hedge

When it comes to protecting aluminium consumers from price volatility, call options are a commonly used tool. But the reasoning behind buying a call...

Aerospace & aluminium: The secret behind high-flying efficiency

Introduction When we think of modern aviation and space exploration, we often picture powerful jets soaring through the skies or rockets launching into orbit. But...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 42: Understanding call options – The right to buy

Welcome to another blog of Hedging with Jorge, where we continue to simplify complex market concepts into simple, practical explanations. We will explore the...

A new era in balancing energy production and environmental sustainability

Pure energy The generation of electricity from the energy of moving water in Russia began at the end of the 19th century. Hydrogeneration technologies were...

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