Building Better Commodity Spreads – Part 3: Why the Front Month Matters

Selecting the right entry week is only one part of timing a seasonal spread. This article explores why the front-month contract can have a significant impact on historical profitability, consistency, and risk—and how front-month analysis helps narrow hundreds of possible spreads into a smaller group of higher-probability opportunities.Open corn cob with green leaves via Kwangmoozaa via iStock