(1) Adhere to the principle of "equality and relative". "Equivalence" means that the commodities traded in the futures market must be the same as those traded in the spot market in terms of types or related quantities. "Relative" refers to the opposite buying and selling behavior in two markets, such as selling in the spot market and buying in the futures market, with opposite trading directions.
(2) Spot transactions with certain risks should be selected for hedging. If the market price is relatively stable, there is no need to hedge, and the hedging transaction needs a certain fee.
(3) Compare the net risk amount with the hedging cost, and finally determine whether to hedge.
(4) According to the short-term price trend forecast, calculate the expected change of basis (that is, the difference between spot price and futures price), and make the timing plan for entering and leaving the futures market accordingly, and implement it.