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A week ahead of the contract switch we can see -1.37% Backwardation. Taking into consideration the whole contecst. Big drowndown in crude api, russia-ukraine tensions and bigger than usual demand i consider long position here.
Over 2% contango on $WTI oil nearest contract difference is too high. Let's see today's movement; I think they'll shrink this contango to ~1%.
The 13th was my worst day since starting my challenge. I lost over 50% of my capital due to the Israeli strike attacks. TBC
Not good position sizing.... I have already too much, 5x in the position, while I should only use 2x maximum. Now underwater... Will see. I will keep it if not more upside.
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Tomorrow is the contract switch and we can still see Backwardation but now the difference is -0.77%.... I closed today all my positions. Today is the option expiry day. Tommorow contract switch.
May 16 is the WTI front-month contract rollover. Backwardation is currently $0.69 per barrel. Two days to go. Tomorrow, a significant portion of $65 strike put options expire. Let’s see if prices rise and hit $65 by expiry.