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ORANGE JUICE
Contract History
ICE Futures U.S. FCOJ futures is the "youngest"
traditional commodity futures market, but has been the primary hedging vehicle for the citrus industry since 1966. The price
volatility of FCOJ underscores the necessity for the highly liquid marketplace that ICE Futures U.S. provides to market participants
around the globe.
Though a number of factors such as processing capacity, dietary trends and consumer price sensitivity
can impact the price of orange juice, the major factors in pricing has been and continues to be: weather. Hurricanes, frost
or even drought conditions in Florida and Brazil - two major citrus producers - can have a major impact on the market. Weather sensitivity, when combined with the competitive global juice and beverage
market and a rapidly-changing supply and demand, makes the price of orange juice extremely volatile. Since the great majority
of oranges grown in the U.S. are turned into frozen or fresh juice, the price of OJ is important. The ICE Futures U.S. FCOJ
market provides critical risk management tools to an industry at extra risk when the wind blows or the frost forms.
FCOJ Futures & Options Brochure
Click on the link above to download a very informative .pdf brochure
entitled "FCOJ Futures & Options". It was published by the New York Board of Trade. This is a must read guide
for any novice or advanced trader considering an investment in the FCOJ commodity futures and options markets. Click here to contact a licensed commodities broker with experience in the orange
juice market.
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Commodity trading is not suitable for everyone. The risk of loss in trading
can be substantial. When trading futures and/or options, it is possible to lose more than the full value of your account.
All funds committed should be risk capital. Carefully consider the inherent risks of such an investment in light of your financial
condition. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results. Please do your own research before investing in
the futures market. This site contains no investment recommendations. The information and opinions contained herein comes
from sources believed to be reliable, but are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness.
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