Previously, we introduced the concept of initial margin—the amount you deposit before entering a trade. In this blog, we take things further with variation margin and its impact on your trading positions. What is the Variation Margin? Once you place a trade, the market price fluctuates throughout the day. Let’s break this down with an […]
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When I begin to write this column, it is most important to understand and consider the far-reaching importance of why aluminium is considered the most promising metal. This is because to support and achieve the sustainable goals that India besides every other nation has made an objective. Sustainability is one of the most talked about […]
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As we dive into another episode, let’s continue our discussion of futures trading – Initial Margin. Understanding margins is crucial for managing risk effectively, whether you’re trading long or short. Let’s break it down. What is the Initial Margin? When you enter a futures position whether buying (long) or selling (short) you must guarantee that […]
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Nearly three out of four Americans drink coffee every day. To meet this demand, billions of coffee pods are made every year. However, this increase has raised environmental concerns because billions of plastic and non-recyclable pods end up in landfills. Let’s find out how the packaging industry is getting an eco-friendly makeover with aluminium for […]
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“If you look at history, innovation doesn’t come just from giving people incentives; it comes from creating environments where their ideas can connect.”– Steven Johnson Innovation is the cornerstone of every evolving change in the aluminium industry. Like the quote above, technological innovations have been altering the aluminium industry, eliminating the ripple effects in every […]
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Did you know that the World Economic Forum estimates global aluminium demand will rise by 40% by 2030? It is no secret that aluminium is becoming an unstoppable metal across industries. From transportation and construction to pharmaceutical and energy, aluminium is a formidable material. Over the years, aluminium has become irreplaceable in major renewable energy […]
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What does, as a reader, strike when you read or hear aluminium and steel? They are just metals, right? However, the debate begins when we dig deeper to understand the metals and the qualities they offer. In the current scenario, sustainability is paramount, striving for a greener future. Both steel and aluminium play a crucial […]
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So far, we’ve covered borrowing and are now getting into lending. Remember this simple rule: you’re lending when you sell the nearby contract and buy the forward one. And when you buy the nearby and sell the forward, that’s borrowing. Example of Lending Let’s look at an example. Suppose I’m long in March, but I […]
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Aluminium plays a crucial role in the green energy transition, serving as a key material in energy generation, transmission, and storage technologies. In 2025, energy efficiency will no longer be a buzzword companies use to greenwash their products. As time progresses, mindful energy consumption is becoming a way of life. However, cautious energy usage alone […]
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As we dive into another week, let’s continue our discussion on carry trades. So far, we’ve explored the borrowing side in detail, but now it’s time to shine the spotlight on lending, the second integral part of this family. To recap, borrowing in carry trades involves buying a futures contract for the nearest date while […]
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