**Hedging**

In the context of energy commodities trading, hedging is a risk management strategy used to offset potential losses from price fluctuations in the market. It is akin to taking out insurance against unfavorable price movements that could affect the value of the physical commodity or financial position. This is commonly achieved by taking an opposite position in a related financial instrument such as futures, options, or swaps. For instance, a crude oil producer might use futures contracts to lock in a sale price for their oil, protecting against the risk of prices dropping before they deliver the commodity. Conversely, an airline company that consumes large quantities of jet fuel may hedge against the risk of rising crude oil prices by buying futures contracts. Hedging allows companies and investors to stabilize their financial results by ensuring that the prices of crucial commodities are predictable to some degree, despite market volatility.

Here are two reliable resources where you can find more information about hedging:

1. **Investopedia** – This is a comprehensive finance website that provides detailed explanations of financial concepts, including hedging, as well as examples, terms, and how they apply in real-world financial markets.

(https://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/hedge.asp)

2. **CME Group** – As the world’s leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, CME Group offers educational materials and resources on a variety of financial tools, including those used for hedging purposes in different markets such as energy commodities.

(https://www.cmegroup.com/education/courses/introduction-to-futures/hedging-with-futures.html)

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