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Pork belies are one of the most volatile commodities traded on the world market.
The pork belly is the underside of the pig, from which bacon is made in the United States. A hog has two bellies, generally
weighing about 8-18 pounds, depending on the hog's commercial slaughter weight.
Slaughter weights now average about
255 pounds per head, equal to a dressed weight of about 190 pounds. Bellies account for about 12% of a hog's live weight,
but represent a somewhat larger percentage of the total cutout value of the realized pork products. Frozen bellies deliverable
against futures generally weigh between 12-14 pounds. Futures contracts on the regulated commodity exchanges are a way
to get positioned to trade pork bellies.
Whether
you are a speculator or a hedger,
this section on the pork bellies market contains a wealth of valuable information.
You can read about the history of the pork bellies market, the fundamentals that make it move, and the futures
and options specifications. You can also view quotes, charts, current margin requirements, and news that are affecting the pork
bellies market. However, if you are new to the markets you should consult with a licensed broker before starting to trade.
Click here to contact a commodities broker with experience trading the pork bellies market using futures and options.
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