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Commodity Chart Of The Day: Cotton - Blue Light Special In Aisle #2
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Commodity Chart Of The Day: Cotton
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This Overlooked Trade Could Make You Significant Profits
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Commodity Chart Of The Day: Cotton
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Commodity Chart Of The Day: Cotton
Matthew Bradbard • Wed, Sep 12, 2012
Inside Cotton's Epic Crash
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Is the Worst Over for Cotton Shearing?
Moby Waller • Wed, May 11, 2011
Cotton Remains Good Long-Term
Money Morning • Fri, Apr 8, 2011
Why the Fundamentals Support the Cotton ETN
Tom Lydon • Thu, Mar 10, 2011 • 2 Comments
Cotton Price Forecast
Money Morning • Fri, Mar 4, 2011 • 2 Comments
Cotton Prices Hit Record Levels
Investment U • Fri, Feb 25, 2011 • 3 Comments
Cotton ETN Surges on Chinese Demand, Australian Crop Concerns: Where to Next?
Eric Dutram • Thu, Feb 17, 2011
Cotton ETN Leaps 6% as Prices Hit New Record
Tom Lydon • Wed, Feb 16, 2011 • 1 Comment
Mark Grewal: Buy Cotton Now
Hard Assets Investor • Wed, Jan 26, 2011 • 1 Comment
Time to Get Our Cotton On
TraderMark • Mon, Oct 18, 2010 • 5 Comments
Looking at a Bull Market in Cotton
Wall Street Strategies • Fri, Oct 8, 2010 • 1 Comment
Supply Concerns Send Cotton ETF Surging Higher
Eric Dutram • Mon, Sep 20, 2010 • 2 Comments
What’s Behind Cotton’s Rise?
Hard Assets Investor • Mon, Sep 20, 2010 • 2 Comments
The Cotton Market: Why Now Is Best Time to Cash in
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Cotton ETN: Not Getting Washed Out
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The Case For Cotton: Contango, Droughts And Chinese Demand
Hard Assets Investor • Thu, Jun 13
Positive Commodity ETF Flows Despite Continued GLD Liquidations, Energy Funds Underperform
Hard Assets Investor • Fri, Jun 7 • 1 Comment
Dry Weather Will Pinch Wheat Production
Chris Orr • Tue, May 21 • 2 Comments
Spring Planting Will Accelerate Next Week
Chris Orr • Wed, May 15 • 4 Comments
Famine To Feast - Drought To Floods And How Cold Spring Weather Is Affecting Markets
James Roemer • Tue, Apr 30 • 1 Comment
Drought Will Have A Mixed Impact On Crops
Chris Orr • Wed, Apr 24 • 3 Comments
Cool, Wet Weather Will Keep Crop Planting Near The 5-Year Pace
Chris Orr • Thu, Apr 18
Today In Commodities: USD Breaks Down; Euro, Swiss Hit Fresh Highs
Matthew Bradbard • Tue, Apr 16 • 2 Comments
Today In Commodities: Ags Move Lower
Matthew Bradbard • Mon, Apr 15 • 6 Comments
Today In Commodities: Cocoa Reaches 9-Week Highs
Matthew Bradbard • Thu, Apr 11
Today In Commodities: A Reversal Ahead For Copper?
Matthew Bradbard • Tue, Apr 9 • 2 Comments
Today In Commodities: Swimming Against The Tide In Silver
Matthew Bradbard • Mon, Apr 8 • 5 Comments
Soft Commodity Quarterly Report: Coffee, Cocoa, And Sugar Decline While Cotton Rallies
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Today In Commodities: Bloodbath In The Metals Complex
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Today In Commodities: Crude Creeps Lower
Matthew Bradbard • Mon, Apr 1 • 1 Comment
The Exchange-Traded Road Less Traveled
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Today In Commodities: Demand For Pork Outstripping Supply
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Today In Commodities: Gold Trades Lower
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Today In Commodities: Crude Poised To Move Higher
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Today In Commodities: A Buy Window For Gold?
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ETF Investing: Surging prices lift cotton-futures ETN

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The Dow Jones-UBS Cotton Subindex Total ReturnSM is a sub-index of the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total ReturnSM and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through an unleveraged investment in the futures contracts on physical commodities comprising the index as well as the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills. The Dow Jones-UBS Cotton Subindex Total ReturnSM is a single-commodity sub-index currently consisting of one futures contract on the commodity of cotton, which is included in the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total ReturnSM.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 5:12 AM Amid a wave of broken contracts and price volatility, the International Cotton Association is looking to strengthen a "default list" of firms that break contracts and then ignore arbitration awards in the $70B sector. Farmers and mills have been accused of reneging on contracts as prices fluctuate, with the middlemen merchants suffering the most. 1 Comment [Commodities]
Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 12:14 AM "The Chinese economy is only at the beginning of a harsh winter," says Zhang Hongxia - chairman of China's largest cotton-textile maker - estimating cotton usage could shrink 11% this year. Normally consuming 600K tons of cotton/year, Zhang's company used just 204K tons in H1. "We are in a worse situation now, (than) compared with 2008-09." 3 Comments [Global & FX]
Monday, July 9, 2012, 10:42 AM A check of commodity performance (DBC) in H1 shows agricultural commodities (DBA) the top performer, despite steep falls in coffee (JO) and cotton (BAL), as the drought sends grains (JJG) soaring. Leading on the downside are the economically sensitive energy (JJE) and industrial metals (JJM) sectors. Comment! [Commodities]
Thursday, June 21, 2012, 12:27 PM The commodity sector is lit up bright red - the markets (stocks too) apparently waiting until today to throw a tantrum over disappointment on no new QE. GLD -2%, SLV -3.6%, Copper (JJC) -2.2%. Crude oil takes out $80/barrel and more, now at $79.45, USO -2.1%. Corn -2.8%, Cotton -6%. 10 Comments [Commodities]
Friday, June 15, 2012, 5:43 AM China, the world's largest cotton user, is reportedly looking to buy 1M metric tons of cotton from the U.S. to boost government stockpiles. Sources say 160K tons have been bought since last week. "The Chinese government has become the most important factor in global demand and supply," says analyst Dong Shuangwei, even as "the fundamentals still paint a rather gloomy picture." Cotton futures +2.43%. 2 Comments [On the Move, Commodities, Global & FX]
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 3:23 PM Cotton continues near 2-year lows as the U.S. government estimates record crops in key producing countries will expand stockpiles by 32%. "Cotton is a cub right now and can grow into a fully-fledged bear," says a trader. Standing to benefit are clothing retailers such as Gap (GPS) and Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF). Cotton ETF: BAL -49% Y/Y. Comment! [Commodities, Consumer]
Monday, March 12, 2012, 6:40 AM India continues to flip-flop on cotton, saying today it will now prohibit fresh cotton exports and permit only quantities already registered but not shipped. The trade ministry unexpectedly banned all cotton exports on March 5, then lifted the restriction on Sunday. Muted reaction from cotton futures, +0.3%. Comment! [Commodities, Global & FX]
Sunday, March 11, 2012, 8:50 AM India decides to kill a one-week old cotton export ban following protests from farmers and traders. The move will allow growers to get a market price for their product instead of being corralled into selling domestically for less. The ban had led to a spike in cotton prices, which has since reversed. 3 Comments [Global & FX, Commodities]
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 11:04 AM India will reassess the Trade Ministry's ban on cotton exports on Friday after Farm Minister Sharad Pawar slammed the move as "highly objectionable" and said it would hurt local producers. Cotton futures are -1.2% and giving up some of yesterday's gains. Comment! [Global & FX]
Monday, March 5, 2012, 11:32 AM India banned cotton exports to ensure supplies for local mills, having already exported 9.4M bales and passed its quota. U.S. producers could benefit, although VIP Commodities says the country is "almost out of cotton." Opinion is split over whether the ban will force prices higher still or whether weak demand at mills will cap them. Comment! [Commodities]
Monday, March 5, 2012, 10:07 AM Clothing retailers seem to be mainly unmoved by India banning cotton exports, with shares flat to higher. Gap (GPS) +0.3%, Urban Outfitters (URBN) +1.2%, American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) +0.4%, Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) +1.2%, The Buckle (BKE) +0.3%. Comment! [Commodities, Consumer]
Monday, March 5, 2012, 6:49 AM India, the world's No. 2 producer of cotton, bans all cotton exports, effective immediately. No explanation of the embargo has been offered. Cotton futures jump 4.5% to $0.92. 5 Comments [Commodities, On the Move]
Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 3:59 PM Looking at the sharp fall in names like MCD, BWLD, DPZ, and PNRA in a bright green tape, Ivan Hoff suggests a repeat of early 2011's reflation trade - long commodities, short restaurants - might be in order. Higher costs put a double hit on restaurants, cutting margins at the same time squeezed consumers are forced to spend less on meals. 2 Comments [Commodities, Consumer, Quick Ideas]
Thursday, December 1, 2011, 1:39 PM Bad news for Cotton, good news for retailers? A deadly combination of a record global crop and falling consumption will continue to pound cotton prices and keep sentiment bearish in the trading pits, according to analysts. Standing to benefit are manufacturers and retailers: Levi-Strauss is cutting back prices to reign in price-conscious shoppers, while American Eagle Outfitters' (AEO +0.4%) CEO highlighted the importance of the commodity to his firm's bottom line in an earnings CC. 2 Comments [Commodities, On the Move, Quick Ideas]
Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 12:40 PM The National Hurricane Center says much of the East Coast is at risk from Hurricane Irene with the potential Cat-4 storm's 5-day track centered on the Carolinas. The damage in the Caribbean is extensive, although this year's coffee and sugar crops were largely harvested already. In the U.S., cotton crops in Georgia and South Carolina could be damaged. 1 Comment [Commodities]
Monday, August 22, 2011, 1:49 PM Apparel companies with a focus on sportier lines are moving higher in tandem today, helped along in part from a trend in lower cotton prices. Gainers: Hanesbrand (HBI +4.4%), Warnaco Group (WRC +4.3%) and Phillips-Van Heusen (PVH +4.3%). Comment! [On the Move, Consumer]

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David Jackson
Looking at the perf. of the agricultural commodities $JJG $CORN $COW $NIB $SGG $BAL http://bit.ly/9KLbQ3 . Why is $JO so weak?
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4/26/12 10:20A ET: { Update } We re-entered a position in Cotton (BAL) at/near $57 and initiated positions in ZNGA at/near $9.
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apeterson8809: Is ZNGA a unilateral FB IPO play? If so, I definitely like it, and may initiate a small position.
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4/24/12 1:30A ET: Playing it safe, we locked in modest profits on BZQ (+3.6%) and BAL (+6.4%). http://bit.ly/t7mrwo
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Justin M. Hall: We'll likely revisit both of these trades in the future.
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4/5/12 3:45A ET: { Pickin' Cotton } We like Cotton via BAL again while trading at $54.37. Maintain stop at/near $52.
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3/29/12 3:55P ET: [Update] In the past two days, we locked in modest profits on both shares of BAL and SBND. http://bit.ly/sfv6Tx
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Justin M. Hall: We also exited positions in TBT. I am reevaluating TBT for a longer-term play on higher interest rates in the future.
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3/21/12 9:55A ET: [ BAL ] Cotton (BAL) appears to have double bottomed. I like this play right here at $54 -ish.
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Justin M. Hall: Maintain trailing stop at/near $52. Plan to exit at/near $60 or trade it to $56.
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Justin M. Hall
3/5/12 11:32P ET: [PICKIN' COTTON] Our early Feb. 2012 bet on Cotton (BAL) may soon pay off. Charts look good. I prefer BAL; see also CTNN.
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Justin M. Hall: Cotton (BAL) prices surged on Monday due to Indian ban. http://yhoo.it/wqiwOT
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BAL,COW, DAG, MCP, NIB, My own version of a Jim Rogers type holdings is up 2.7% today. Awaiting for the base metals to melt soon.
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DaleW: Up another 2.87% today- 6.15% in less than 30 days.
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I'm doing pretty well this week picking NFL. MIA & BAL were my favorites. Thought Jets could pull it off though
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1980XLS: HaHa, Brady picked off 4 times. Marsha, Marsha, Marsha.
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apeterson8809: Is ZNGA a unilateral FB IPO play? If so, I definitely like it, and may initiate a small position.
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Justin M. Hall
4/24/12 1:30A ET: Playing it safe, we locked in modest profits on BZQ (+3.6%) and BAL (+6.4%). http://bit.ly/t7mrwo
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Justin M. Hall: We'll likely revisit both of these trades in the future.
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3/29/12 3:55P ET: [Update] In the past two days, we locked in modest profits on both shares of BAL and SBND. http://bit.ly/sfv6Tx
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Justin M. Hall: We also exited positions in TBT. I am reevaluating TBT for a longer-term play on higher interest rates in the future.
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3/21/12 9:55A ET: [ BAL ] Cotton (BAL) appears to have double bottomed. I like this play right here at $54 -ish.
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Justin M. Hall: Maintain trailing stop at/near $52. Plan to exit at/near $60 or trade it to $56.
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3/5/12 11:32P ET: [PICKIN' COTTON] Our early Feb. 2012 bet on Cotton (BAL) may soon pay off. Charts look good. I prefer BAL; see also CTNN.
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Justin M. Hall: Cotton (BAL) prices surged on Monday due to Indian ban. http://yhoo.it/wqiwOT
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DaleW
BAL,COW, DAG, MCP, NIB, My own version of a Jim Rogers type holdings is up 2.7% today. Awaiting for the base metals to melt soon.
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DaleW: Up another 2.87% today- 6.15% in less than 30 days.
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I'm doing pretty well this week picking NFL. MIA & BAL were my favorites. Thought Jets could pull it off though
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1980XLS: HaHa, Brady picked off 4 times. Marsha, Marsha, Marsha.
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