Before you can begin using trade and hedge features of CATS, you will need to create exchange products and set up monthly prices for each exchange, exchange product, and month on the exchange.

To create an exchange, go to Exchange Trades > Exchange.

Exchange Trade Menu

To add an exchange, go to Add on top menu.

Add exchange code and Apply.

Add in the description, currency, etc. and then Apply to complete adding the exchange.

Review Exchange

When finished, the edit review screen will appear. Select Exit to go back to the list of exchanges.

To add an exchange product, go to Exchange Trades > Exchange Product.

Exchange Product Menu

Select Add from the top menu, to add the exchange product.

Add Exchange Product

Add in the exchange product, and then Apply to complete adding the exchange product.

When finished, the edit review screen will appear. Select Exit to go back to the list of exchanges.

Once the exchange product is added, you can go in to add the position and prices. Go to Exchange Trades > Positions on the Exchange.

Position on Exchange Menu

Select Add from the top menu to add the future position.

Add Position on Exchange

Add the futures position and then select Apply.

Add Futures Position

Next add the price and then select Apply.

Once you have added the information, a review screen will show. Select Exit to return to the list of exchanges.

Review Position on the Exchange

The Arrival Month to Futures Table will show you the shipment/arrival date and the futures date. Go to Exchange Trades > Arrival Month to Futures Table.

Arrival Month to Futures Table

The shipment/arrival dates and futures dates will show on this screen.

Review Arrival Month to Futures Table

Select Review from the top menu to review an exchange trade shipment/arrival date and the futures date.

Review an Exchange Trade

Select Exit to return to the futures table. Select Exit again to return to the main menu.