Hedging Calculator

Futures contract count from expected production.

Expected production (bu)

Contract size (bu)

Hedge ratio %

Futures price ($/bu)

Initial margin ($)

Tab to move between fields

Contracts needed

Bushels hedged30,000

Actual hedge ratio (%)60

Total margin ($)$9,000

Hedge value ($)$180,000

Unhedged bushels20,000

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Expected Production in bushels, Contract Size (CBOT corn = 5,000 bu), and Hedge Ratio percentage.
Enter the Futures Price and Initial Margin Per Contract required by your broker.
Review Contracts Needed and Actual Hedge Ratio achieved (may differ due to contract rounding).
Check Total Margin Required and Hedge Position Value to plan working capital needs.
Use Unhedged Bushels to understand remaining price risk exposure.

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