For those interested I hold a weekly livestock webinar on Tuesdays. My next webinar will be Tuesday, October 06, 2026, at 3:15 pm. If you cannot attend live a recording will be sent to your email upon completion of the webinar.
Soybean Oil could see some upside going into 2027, in my opinion.
Trade Strategy:
Soybean Oil
Buy the May 27 75 calls
Sell the 80/75 May Bean Oil put spread
Collect 100 points or $600 upon entry less trade costs and fees.
Margin $1205 per spread.
Max risk is $2400 plus commissions and fees.
February 2027 Live Cattle Options Strategy
Sell the February 2027 Live Cattle 250/230 put spread at 17 cents.
- Premium collected: $6,800, less commissions and fees
- Maximum risk: $1,200, plus commissions and fees
- Margin requirement: $1,104
- Risk management: Consider limiting risk to 200 points ($800) plus commissions and fees
- Profit objective: Work a bid to buy back the spread at 7 cents
- Potential gain: Approximately $4,000, less commissions and fees
Feeder Cattle Opportunity:
Sell the January 2027 Feeder Cattle 330/320 put spread for 700 points a $3,500.00 credit. Buy
the March Feeder Cattle 340 Call for 450 points a $2,250.00 debit.
- Premium collected: $1,250.00, less commissions and fees(250 points) per spread
- Maximum risk: $3,750, plus commissions and fees per spread
**Call me for a free consultation for a marketing plan regarding your livestock needs.**
Ben DiCostanzo
Senior Livestock Analyst
Walsh Trading, Inc.
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