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P/F/314. Dissertation. Futures as a hedge tool: New York Metal Exchange case study

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2005
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The dissertation aims to evaluate the effectiveness of futures contracts as a hedge against price risks for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil on the New York Metal Exchange (NYMEX). A review of literature provides information on futures, spot transactions, exchange futures markets, WTI market, measures of effectiveness, etc. Analysis is based on the data obtained over the period from 1999 to 2004. Conclusions are made about the economic welfare benefits of the NYMEX oil futures market.

 

KEYWORDS: f, dissertation, futures, hedge, tool, york, metal, exchange, study,

 
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