Abaxx: meeting the need for new commodity derivatives
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Extreme price volatility, geopolitical uncertainty, evolving supply chains and the structural change of the energy transition are reshaping energy risk exposures. This is making hedging more important than ever. However, many traditional benchmark contracts no longer accurately reflect underlying physical markets, leaving firms exposed to increasing levels of basis risk.
In this white paper, Abaxx Exchange sets out how a new generation of physically deliverable commodity derivatives is addressing these challenges. Through its suite of contracts spanning liquefied natural gas, carbon, battery materials, renewables and gold, Abaxx is helping market participants achieve more precise hedging, improved price transparency and stronger alignment with real-world supply and demand dynamics.
This paper is essential reading for commodities traders, risk managers, energy producers and consumers, project developers and financiers navigating the next phase of global commodities markets. Discover how innovative contract design and modern exchange infrastructure are enabling firms to manage risk more effectively in an era of heightened uncertainty.
Download the white paper to understand how commodity derivatives are evolving – and what it means for your hedging and trading strategies.
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