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To: Rummenigge
What makes Soy expensive is a thing called derivatives.

How does that work?

Then there’s those trading the options to buy on a certain date on a cerain price. These guys make the most of the money nowadays

How does an option buyer make money? Who does he buy the option from?

18 posted on 01/21/2008 7:58:10 AM PST by Toddsterpatriot (Why are protectionists so bad at math?)
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To: Toddsterpatriot

How does an option buyer make money? Who does he buy the option from?

From an institution that is usually not in the possesion of the underlying good.


21 posted on 01/21/2008 8:40:52 AM PST by Rummenigge (there are people willing to blow out the light because it casts a shadow)
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