Metals Risk Management

Manage volatility across the industrial metals complex. Visualize how Futures and Options create a safety net for Miners, Processors, and OEMs.

User Manual

Visualizing the "Perfect Hedge"

When using Futures, look for the "X" pattern on the chart.

1. The Physical Line

Your real-world risk. If prices move against you, this line goes down.

2. The Hedge Line

Your financial protection. This line moves in the opposite direction of the physical, cancelling out the risk.

3. The Net Position

The result. When the two lines cross (the "X"), they create a flat, horizontal line in the middle. You are locked in.

Calculator

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Center of Chart

Payoff Profile

P/L vs. Market Price