Toward generalization of futures contracts for raw materials: A probabilistic answer applied to metal markets

Florian Fizaine

Resources Policy, 2018, vol. 59, issue C, 379-388

Abstract: In this paper, we aim at identifying root causes linked to presence or absence of futures contracts for raw materials. Unlike previous analyses focused on the success of futures contracts via exchange volume and open interest, we offer an alternative logit model applied to the presence or absence of futures contracts for 53 metal markets. We use different factors (price and physical quantities produced, geographical concentration…) and several combinations of variables in order to explore the root causes of futures contracts. The model shows both great explaining capability and a good prediction power which are robust to data resampling. According to the model, it is unlikely that minor metals successfully introduce futures contracts in the coming years. We also discuss the use and interest of this model by institutions and financial authorities devoted to the development of futures contracts for raw material markets.

Keywords: Financialization; Futures contract; Raw materials; Logit model; Metals (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C25 C52 G13 Q13 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2018.08.010

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