Uses the futures market for "hedging purposes since they are involved in the production, processing or merchandising of a commodity. / q: p' D3 d* T* G" C$ ?2 C5 G9 u' F
Commercial traders are well capitalized & usually provide the "fuel" for market advances/declines. In foreign currency futures however, commercial positions are 2 h; e$ X6 Z5 t' s
less relevant as the majority of trading is done in the forex market.
, K/ V4 X% {+ @7 F Non Commercial Trader (Speculators)非商业性交易商(投机者) Is a market participant who tries to profit from the buying and selling of futures contracts by anticipating future price movements.
E7 ], A8 E3 ]4 U Non commercial data is a reliable source of information as it captures trader’s positions in a specific market. Extreme positioning in the currency futures market has historically been accurate in identifying important market reversals.
- K* I ?3 D& z6 m0 L Many FX traders rely on the currency futures data to determine future price direction |