If you ask a question whether an organization can work more efficiently answer will be always yes and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is not an exception. There is a lot of work to do with the existing COT reports and market regulation. For example, financial futures reports are still only half done and cannot be used at the same level as legacy reports. (more…)

When you work with exchange traded derivatives (futures and options) you encounter margin level which allows to offset the default risk from counter parties. (more…)

Hello, in order to prevent market price manipulation in futures and options markets Market regulators create market position limits. Knowing these limit may help you understand the market structure (if you look precisely into COT reports), as well as representing a company its a vital data for those who open large position in certain markets. If your position is 25+ or 1000+ contracts (depending on the market) you’ll have to report about your doings to the responsible institution. Such limits exist in many countries (for example, UK) but I will concentrate on US markets. (more…)