Understanding Risk Management in the Lumber Futures Market

Presenters: Greg Kuta, CEO/President, Westline Capital Strategies Inc.; Candice Lucas, Director of Agriculture, CME Group; and Alison Coughlin, Director of Agricultural Research and Product Development, CME Group

Whether you're buying and selling puts or navigating front-spreads and back spreads, the futures market can be a whirlwind of opportunity and challenges. Join Westline Capital Strategies Inc's President, Greg Kuta, as well as CME Group's Director of Agriculture, Candice Lucas and Director of Agricultural Research and Product Development Alison Coughlin, as they dispel some of the myths around the lumber futures trading and walk through some of the best practices while maneuvering through this space.

In this session you will:

• Learn about the basics of the lumber futures contract, and recent changes made
• Dispel some common myths around the futures market
• Bolster your risk management strategy plan
• Gain clarity as you navigate through this market