Baltic Freight Index (BFI), a weighted average dry-cargo freight rate index, compiled from actual freight rates on 11 … introduced to investigate the hedging effectiveness of the futures contract across the different shipping routes. Time … that constitute the underlying index. There is large basis risk, and the rate fluctuations on these routes may not be …

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market volatility index. The book will explain the mechanics and strategies associated with trading VIX options, futures …, exchange trading notes and options on exchange traded notes. Known as the "fear index" the VIX provides a snapshot of … participants look at the VIX to help understand market sentiment and predict turning points. With a slew of VIX index trading …