Don White, Chairman of White Commercial Corporation
What Are “Basis Eyes” and Why Are They So Important?
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The Basis Trader's Rules
- We are in the grain business and we are basis traders.
- Futures are used only to fix the basis on a grain transaction and futures spreads are used only to connect purchases to sales or sales to purchases.
- Basis ultimately follows the market structure, thus we must develop the skills to trade the basis curve both up and down.
- Space and services have value ... we must not give away control of our space, services, or margins to others.
- Deal with all customers (buyers and sellers) in a manner that is fair for everyone involved.
- Have a plan with self-imposed limits.
- Cash is king - protect and grow working capital.
- Have a clear understanding of the numbers: Rid our minds of market noise and other distractions that are counterproductive to the mission (see rule #1)
- financials and accounting
- positions and exposure
- mechanics of basis trading
- Rid our minds of market noise and other distractions that are counterproductive to the mission (see Rule #1).
- Get involved and network with other disciplined basis traders.
- Selling is Everything!
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