In 1692, Sarah and Samuel Wardwell lived in the center of Andover, near what is today the border between Andover and North Andover. Samuel was a known fortune teller, which made him a prime suspect for witchcraft accusations.
: Three months later, a freeze in Brazil causes coffee prices to jump to $1.50 per pound.
The story of buying commodity futures is best understood through the lens of a "Standardized Agreement," where two parties—a (like a farmer) and a speculator (like a trader)—lock in a price today for a transaction that happens later. 📖 The Tale of the Coffee Roaster and the Speculator how to buy commodity futures
If you want to start trading like the speculator in our story, follow these steps: Basics of Futures Trading | CFTC : Three months later, a freeze in Brazil
: Alex pays Sarah the difference in cash. Sarah uses that profit to buy actual coffee from her local supplier at the new, higher market price, effectively "hedging" her costs. 🛠️ How to Buy Commodity Futures in Reality Sarah uses that profit to buy actual coffee