OATS Futures ShortOATS is now net short on the regression break.
Roll short is (-0.80%). I am considering this trade.
OOOats Futures (May 2018)
229'0USX / BUAD
+5'4+2.46%
At close at May 8, 2018, 08:00 GMT
USX / BUA
No trades
Contract highlights
Oat Futures break above the daily resistance line *****Oat Futures are breaking above the daily resistance line. 2024-2025 production outlook is up and stronger demand should support a rally at some point this year. This could mark a good entry point for a swing trade through January where it could climb back up to the daily 200ema.
Oats Long with Tight Stop is viableOats are either about to start trending again, or could make a new low. Hence, we long with a tight stop, the stop represents the 200w ema minus epsilon, the target represents a monthly mean reversion target from the 2022 highs and $5 psychological selling point for farmers.
Good time to buy an Oat
Long Oats/Short WheatNot everyone is going to understand that Oats are a really inefficient market and that's okay. The cattle herds are huge, and they're going to be eating Oats. Oats are the superior feed, and cattle ranchers are pretty rich right now from years of high prices, and will probably want to go for the pre
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Frequently Asked Questions
The nearest expiration date for Oats Futures (May 2018) is May 14, 2018.
Traders prefer to sell futures contracts when they've already made money on the investment, but still have plenty of time left before the expiration date. Thus, many consider it a good option to sell Oats Futures (May 2018) before May 14, 2018.