Are Agricultural Options Overpriced?

As agricultural options markets grow, perceptions of overpricing persist among market participants. This study tests the efficiency of corn, soybean, and wheat options by computing trading returns. Several call and put option strategies yield significant profits, but returns are influenced by moveme...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hernan A. Urcola, Scott H. Irwin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Western Agricultural Economics Association 2011-04-01
Series:Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics
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Online Access:https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/105525