What is a Correlation Matrix and what does it do? A Correlation Matrix is a table showing the statistical relationship between two or more variables. It is used to quantify the strength of the relationship between variables, and the direction of that relationship (positive or negative). Each cell in the matrix show the correlation coefficient
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Hog Crush Calculator
The Hog Crush helps to clarify whether price inputs used to produce hogs, as well as volume and sales price of hogs sold, exceeds the revenue per CWT (hundred weight). To learn more about how the Hog Crush is calculated, please click here To Open a Hog Crush Display From the Main Menu Bar, select
CFTC Commitment by Category
Allows selection of a variety of CFTC reported market and category combinations in a simultaneous view of the most recent Combined and/or Futures positions data with several columns of analysis on Net positions This display makes it easier to analyze how money is flowing not only in and out of a given market, but entire
CFTC Commitment by Market
Allows selection of a CFTC reported market and simultaneous view of the most recent Combined & Futures positions data for reportable categories, with several columns of analysis on Net positions Makes it easier to analyze how the different players in each market are positioned from week-to-week Historical data for Long, Short, and Net positions, as
US Treasury Yield Display
Displays current and historical US Treasury Yield data Treasuries are select-able in Settings and in Properties Add Date button allows adding additional lines Lines can be deleted individually Grid toggle button toggles between Graph and Grid views The refresh button can be used to update the display, for example, if ProphetX was running overnight Settings
DTN Platinum Weather
DTN Platinum Weather is part of the ProphetX Platinum package. This package will give you access to a multitude of Weather maps, forecasts and historical data. To get to the DTN Platinum Weather From the top Menu, click on Maps From drop down list, click on DTN Platinum Weather Example of Dashboard
Weather List
Weather List calculates and highlights the differences between current and previous forecasts over time and totals those changes over a 15-day period for the daily symbols. Symbols update twice daily, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. The Weather List is part of the ProphetX Platinum offering. If you are not on a
DTN Grain Summary
This display includes DTN’s Proprietary Grain data of over 4200 locations. Click here to see the USDA Agricultural Statistics Districts. Click here to see more information on DTN Grain Bids Symbols To open the DTN Grain Summary Display, Right Mouse click directly below Product in the display. Select Add Product / Location From the Drop
The Cost of Carry Calculator
The Cost of Carry Calculator is a matrix that shows the prices for a futures contract chain and calculates Cost of Carry, Market Carry and %Full Carry. Cost of Carry is the cost related to holding grain from one month to another. This cost is primarily interest & storage but also includes shrink and insurance.
The Spread Calculator
The spread calculator window displays the difference between contract months of a futures contract or other list of symbols. ProphetX provides you with some initial quote lists for several trading centers. To create or edit your own list, refer to Quote Lists. Spreads are calculated on the last traded price. To Open a Spread Window