spot commodity Definition

spot commodity

Definition

Commodity traded on the spot market, with the expectation that the buyer will take delivery; unlike a futures contract, which usually does not result in physical delivery.

Reproduction of all or part of this glossary and/or this page, in any format, without written consent is prohibited. If you have questions about this dictionary please feel free to contact us feedback\@\investorguide.com

Related Terms on BusinessDictionary

spot contract

Popular 'Futures' Terms

security
commodity
derivative
risk
securities

intrinsic value
purchase
futures
outstanding
forward contract

spot commodity in the news

Tools

spot commodity is ...

... part of the Futures subject.

Nearby Terms

sponsor
Sponsored ADR
sponsorship
spoofing
spot
spot commodity
spot market
spot month
spot next
spot price
spot rate

Search volume for spot commodity

Review the unprecedented moves the Fed & Treasury took to bring the financial markets back from the precipice