Build a Better Market Plan Clarify your Goals, Understand your Tendencies Name * First Name Last Name What is more important to you? consistent profitability maximizing revenue Which is harder for you? Selling when the market is still going up and may continue beyond your sale price Selling when the market has turned and is going down, knowing you missed the top Do you understand market terminology and how margin works with futures and options, whether you're long or short? Yes No How much do margin calls (on a short hedge) bother you? I know it's a means to an end and increases my flexibility. I will cover the position later when I move physical grain, so it doesn't bother me much. I understand the benefits and I can handle margin calls, but it makes future decisions hard when I'm on margin. I prefer to use other tools, if possible. I have zero tolerance for margin, regardless of benefits. Which best describes you? Once I make a sale it's behind me, and I'm done. I often have seller's remorse. I prefer to make ___ sales per year per crop. 5 or fewer (selling about 20% of the crop with each sale) 6-10 (selling about 10-20% of the crop with each sale) 11 or more (selling less than 10% of the crop with each sale) Thank you!
