What % of contracts actually takes delivery?
3%
Which futures month has the heaviest trading?
The SPOT / Current month
What is Delivery?
Actual tender and receipt of a commodity
What is a Delivery Notice?
Note given by the seller indicating his intention of making a delivery on the date indicated by the futures contract; delivered by the clearing house
When are deliveries paid for?
Before 1pm the day of delivery
What happens if contract is delivered to client’s satisfaction?
Buyer will pay a premium
Who decides on on delivery time
By the exchange where the commodity trades