The Spread Trader

The Spread Trader: calendar spread strategies for Canadian grain markets, led by guest contributor Brent Futz — former WCE floor trader and ag economist.

The Spread Trader

The Intersection Between Technical Analysis and Commodity Futures Spreads

May 19, 2026

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2 min read

The Intersection Between Technical Analysis and Commodity Futures Spreads

Prairie canola analysis shows a shift from backwardation to contango. Learn how futures spreads precede technical chart trends.

Brent Futz

The Spread Trader

Canola Futures: July/Nov Spread & Contango Shift

May 17, 2026

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2 min read

Canola Futures: July/Nov Spread & Contango Shift

Analyze the July/Nov '26 canola futures spread. See how the shift to contango and July contract liquidation impacts new crop Prairie prices.

Brent Futz

The Spread Trader

Canola Spreads: Strategic Approach to Grain Markets

May 6, 2026

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5 min read

Canola Spreads: Strategic Approach to Grain Markets

The Spread Trader series launches with an introduction to calendar spreads in canola futures — a practical strategy guide for Prairie grain producers and marketers.

Brent Futz

The Spread Trader

Grain Futures: Mastering Calendar Spread Trading

May 6, 2026

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2 min read

Grain Futures: Mastering Calendar Spread Trading

Introducing The Spread Trader, a new series for Prairie ag. Brent Futz breaks down grain calendar spreads and commodity futures strategies.

Trent Klarenbach

The Spread Trader

The Intersection Between Technical Analysis and Commodity Futures Spreads

Canola Futures: July/Nov Spread & Contango Shift

Canola Spreads: Strategic Approach to Grain Markets

Grain Futures: Mastering Calendar Spread Trading

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