RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Sub $11 on its way I usually try to explain Hedging from a Farmers point of view !!
If somebody "guaranteed a farmer %20 more" for his Harvest in March than his price from last year many farmers would say "Yes" and thus guarantee it will be (future) a profitable season. :Regardless of what the season ending price becomes.
Somebody doesn't have to be a "speculator", perhaps they're the Elevator, trucking, railway or Bakers (think Sobeys) and they want to guarantee their prices & budget for the next year.
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