When opening Futures in SKY Grain, a grid displays to show Futures and Options Contracts. For more information on how this grid works, see Using Grids in Agvance SKY.
Note: Futures and Options Contracts are only available for those with the permission enabled in SKY Admin.
Additionally, contracts listed can be filtered by selecting the Filters icon and specifying criteria.
Use the Search bar to find specific contracts. Under the Ellipsis of the Search bar, there are options to Close Contracts or Delete Contracts. These are available when contracts have been checked in the far left column.
Add a Futures/Options Contract
Select the blue + to add a contract. Use the navigation on the left to move to different sections of the contract.
Contract Details
- Choose the appropriate Location from the drop-down. Start typing in this field to narrow down results.
- Indicate the Date Established. Today's date defaults but this can be changed.
- The Commodity, Broker, and Type can be selected from the drop-downs.
- Optionally enter the Units Contracted (for a Standard contract). The Units/Contract populate automatically.
- Indicate if this is a Mini Contract.
- Optionally enter the Futures Price, select the Futures Month, and choose the Exchange.
- Select Open, Closed, or New Crop for this Futures/Options Contract.
Deliveries
- Enter a Delivery Date and Delivery Quantity.
- Additional deliveries can be added by selecting + Add Another Delivery.
Comments
- Enter any notes in the Add A Comment field or choose Select Saved Comments to choose any and all comments already saved.
- Separate Comments can be added by selecting + Add.
- The Sections area on the left can be used to navigate to the different areas of the contract.
- When finished, select Add & Start New to save this contract and enter another or Add Contract & Close to return to the Futures and Options Contracts grid.
