A forward curve is a specialized chart used to visualize the future expectation of price for a commodity. The plot is a calculation showing the current price against the contract's expiration date. The forward curve will plot each each expiration for the commodity and its' corresponding last price.
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Add a Forward curve chart by clicking on Chart in the main toolbar and selecting Forward Curve.
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cmdtyView allows the user to plot the current forward curve against a previous day’s curve using the Curves drop down.
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