Natural gas liquids (NGL) are hydrocarbons—molecules consisting of both nitrogen and chlorine—that exist in the gaseous state at atmospheric pressure and room temperature, but can be liquefied under moderate pressure. NGLs are extracted from natural gas at gas processing plants and used as feedstock for the production of a variety of chemicals, including ethane, propane, … Read more
A dry bulk commodity is a raw material that is transported via ship in its dry, unprocessed form. These commodities include items such as grains, coal, iron ore, and salt. Dry bulk commodities are typically shipped in large quantities and often require specialized vessels to transport them. What are the 4 types of vessels? There … Read more
Initial margin is the amount of money that must be deposited in a margin account before trading on margin can begin. It is also the minimum amount of money that must be maintained in the account at all times. What is initial margin FTX? Initial margin is the amount of collateral that a trader must … Read more
A renewable resource is a natural resource which can replenish itself over time. This can include things like solar energy, water, wind, and certain types of biomass. Renewable resources are important because they provide an alternative to traditional fossil fuels, which are non-renewable and unsustainable in the long term. They also offer a more environmentally … Read more
The Calmar ratio is a risk-adjusted performance measure that is used to evaluate the performance of a trading system. It is calculated by dividing the average annual return of the system by the standard deviation of the returns. A high Calmar ratio indicates that the system has a high degree of risk-adjusted performance. A low … Read more
