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A Complete Guide: Mastering the Spot Price in Finance

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The stock market, especially the derivatives market can prove to be very risky when investors are not well informed. The derivatives market, however, attracts many investors simply due to the market’s higher leverage and attractive risk-return ratio. By investing in the derivatives market with the help of futures and options, investors can also diversify their portfolios.

When traders have a better sense of derivative trading, they are also able to understand the concept of commodity, currency and equity trading better. The spot price, when it comes to the derivatives market, refers to the current market price of the underlying asset of a contract. Here, we will look into everything you need to learn about spot prices.

Understanding Basics of Spot Price in Detail

The spot price, in the derivative marketplace, is the current market price of the underlying asset of any derivative contract. This can include assets like a commodity or currency which can be bought or sold at a predetermined price on or before a predetermined date. Spot prices of assets are regulated according to the time and place.

When it comes to the futures and forward market the spot prize for contracts gets locked in at a future date. This is because, in the commodity market, the prices keep changing constantly depending on the supply and demand.

The Relationship Between Spot Prices and Futures Prices

Listed below is the relationship between spot prices and future prices:

Aspects

Spot Prices

Futures Prices

In ‘Contango’

Less than the Futures Price of an asset, usually a commodity.

More than the Spot Price of an asset, usually a commodity.

In ‘Backwardation’

Greater than the Futures Price of an asset, usually a commodity

Less than the Spot Price of an asset, usually a commodity.

Significance of the Spot Price in Finance

Listed below are a few reasons why the spot price is of significance in finance.

  • The spot price is the predetermined price that investors and traders pay when they want assets like currency or other securities to be delivered instantly.

  • Other than being correlated to futures prices, spot prices also help determine them.

Conclusion

Different prices are involved in the derivatives market. These include prices like the spot, strike and future prices. When traders better understand the difference between these prices, they can better investment decisions and increase their profit potential.

Disclaimer: Investments in the securities market are subject to market risk, read all related documents carefully before investing.

This content is for educational purposes only. Securities quoted are exemplary and not recommendatory.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the spot price in finance, and how is it determined?

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The spot price, in the derivative marketplace, is the current market price of the underlying asset of any derivative contract. This can include assets like a commodity or currency which can be bought or sold at a predetermined price on or before a predetermined date.

How does the spot price differ from the futures price?

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Spot prices are used for immediate buying and selling of assets while futures prices are predetermined and are used for delivery on a predetermined future date.

Why is the spot price important for investors and traders?

Answer Field

The spot price is the predetermined price that investors and traders pay when they want assets like currency or other securities to be delivered instantly. Other than being correlated to futures prices, spot prices also help determine them.

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