Core Viewpoint - The recent pullback in bank stocks has been attributed to profit-taking by investors and shareholder reductions, despite the overall positive outlook for the banking sector in the long term [2][4][6]. Group 1: Market Performance - The bank index has experienced a decline of approximately 2.54% over the past four trading days, impacting the overall market indices [2][3]. - Despite the recent downturn, the bank index has shown a year-to-date increase of 19.4%, and over 47% since September 24 of the previous year, indicating its role as a stabilizer in the A-share market [5][6]. Group 2: Valuation Metrics - As of July 16, the bank sector's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at approximately 7.42, placing it in the 96.28th percentile over the past decade, while the price-to-book (P/B) ratio is around 0.74 [2][8]. - Some analysts suggest that current valuations of bank stocks are not considered cheap, with a P/B ratio not exceeding 0.8 indicating a lack of bubble risk [8]. Group 3: Investor Sentiment and Fund Flows - Recent shareholder reductions, such as those from China Life and Chongqing Huayu, have negatively affected market sentiment [4]. - Insurance funds have been significantly increasing their holdings in bank stocks due to the stable returns and dividend characteristics, with an estimated annual influx of over 350 billion yuan into the market [6][7]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Analysts believe that the banking sector's stability in earnings and dividends remains strong, with a 12-month dividend yield of 5.13% compared to a 10-year treasury yield of only 1.6% [7]. - The potential for banks to transition from value stocks to stable growth stocks is highlighted, driven by factors such as bond gains, stable net interest margins, and consistent growth in bank scale [8].

Group 1: Financial Market Data - DRO01 closed at 1.47 with a -6.11bp change, DR007 at 1.53 with a -4.05bp change, GC001 at 1.50 with a 0.50bp change, and GC007 at 1.54 with a -1.50bp change [3] - SHBOR 3M closed at 1.56 with no change, LPR 5 - year at 3.50 with no change, 1 - year treasury at 1.35 with a -0.60bp change, 5 - year treasury at 1.51 with a 0.60bp change, 10 - year treasury at 1.66 with a 0.40bp change, and 10 - year US treasury at 4.50 with a 7.00bp change [3] - The central bank conducted 520.1 billion yuan of reverse repurchase operations with an interest rate of 1.4%, and the net injection was 444.6 billion yuan after 75.5 billion yuan of reverse repurchases matured [3] Group 2: Market Analysis - This week, 425.7 billion yuan of reverse repurchases will mature in the central bank's open - market operations. Due to the tax period, liquidity has tightened, and the central bank's reverse repurchases have increased to signal care for the capital market [4] - The Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 fell 0.3% to 4007.2, the Shanghai 50 fell 0.23% to 2740.9, the CSI 500 fell 0.03% to 6017.2, and the CSI 1000 rose 0.3% to 6462.1. The trading volume of the two markets was 1.442 trillion yuan, a decrease of 170 billion yuan [5] - The stock index fluctuated throughout the day. The banking sector corrected, and small and medium - cap stocks rose slightly due to news about AMD. The stock index is expected to fluctuate strongly in the short term due to factors like the "asset shortage" and policy expectations [6] Group 3: Futures Data - IF's current - month contract closed at 3998 with a -0.3% change, IH at 2734 with a -0.2% change, IC at 6007 with no change, and IM at 6444 with a 0.3% change [5] - IF's trading volume was 100,264 with a -19.3% change, and its position was 255,864 with a -4.3% change; IH's trading volume was 49,486 with a -19.3% change, and its position was 91,270 with a -6.4% change; IC's trading volume was 100,200 with a -0.5% change, and its position was 223,573 with a -3.3% change; IM's trading volume was 197,891 with a -6.0% change, and its position was 326,014 with a -5.4% change [5] - IF's current - month contract had an annualized premium rate of 41.91%, IH 48.61%, IC 32.13%, and IM 49.88% [7]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that in the context of asset scarcity, the value of dividend-paying industries is becoming more prominent, with the banking sector leading in dividend strategies by mid-2025 due to its stable dividend capability and sustainability [1] - Analysts suggest that in a low-interest-rate environment, it is essential to select industries with stable dividends, focusing on sectors with high dividend levels such as oil and petrochemicals, home appliances, and those with strong dividend intentions like banks and transportation [1] - The current market favors stocks that combine defensive attributes with dividend certainty, as evidenced by the strong performance of the banking sector [1] Group 2 - The Hongxin Securities Dividend ETF tracks the Shanghai Dividend Index, which focuses on high-quality companies listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange with stable dividend records, covering representative enterprises in finance, energy, and consumer sectors [1] - The index aims to provide investors with a benchmark for measuring the performance of high-dividend stocks in the Chinese market by selecting state-owned enterprises with strong continuous dividend capabilities [1] - Investors without stock accounts can consider the Guotai Shanghai State-Owned Enterprise Dividend ETF Initiation Link A (021701) and Link C (021702) [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The report maintains a bullish stance on stocks and commodities in the long - term, driven by global fiscal support for the economy and the shift in monetary policy. In the short - term, it is necessary to focus on the marginal effect of fiscal policy in the third quarter, the Politburo meeting at the end of July, and whether the US will rally other countries against China. [73] - There is a trend of asset spillover, including US assets flowing to non - US and alternative assets, and Chinese fixed - income assets flowing to low - volatility stocks (banks and neutral stocks). The "asset shortage" has shifted towards a better match between liquidity and assets, and stocks and commodities tend to move in tandem. [73] 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Fiscal Dominance in the Kondratieff Winter - Fiscal policy determines the economic performance differences among global countries in the past few years due to high leverage ratios in the household and corporate sectors. All countries are expanding fiscal spending. [13] - China's exports have been strong, as shown by the economic formula \(Y = C + I + G+(X - M)=C + S+T\), and \(M - X=(I - S)+(G - T)\). [13] - Fiscal spending shows a "front - loaded high, back - loaded low" pattern this year. The remaining quota in the second half of 2024 was close to 8 trillion, while in 2025 it is only close to 6 trillion. Local government bond net financing has been high, reaching 4.6 trillion, with replacement bond issuance exceeding 1.8 trillion and a nearly 90% issuance progress. In the third quarter, special bond issuance is expected to be 2 trillion, lower than 2.56 trillion in 2024 and close to 1.98 trillion in 2023. [16] - The 300 - billion - yuan ultra - long - term special treasury bond is used to stimulate consumption. It has various subsidy policies for home appliances, new energy vehicles, and other fields, with different subsidy standards for different regions. Some localities have faced issues such as running out of funds, and future adjustments will shift from "universal" to "precise" regulation. [17] 3.2. Why Involution? Why Anti - Involution? - Involution refers to the serious deviation of production factor prices. The current supply - side reform emphasizes "quality improvement" rather than "quantity reduction" and is aimed at long - term high - quality development, which is different from the previous one. [47] - In June, the year - on - year CPI increased by 0.1%, and the PPI decreased by 3.6%, with the PPI - CPI gap continuing to widen. Fiscal policy has addressed the "quantity" issue, and there is no intention to use monetary policy to solve the "price" problem. [51] - Most industries show "quantity increase" but "price decrease." The real estate market has shifted from "price - for - quantity" to a situation of both quantity and price decline. [52][53] - The trade war has compressed profits and costs in an economy that relies on foreign trade. Coal and electricity prices have decreased to benefit downstream industries. [57][59] - There are signs of active inventory replenishment in industrial enterprises, but inventory cycle prediction should not be dogmatic. The commodity index leads the PPI by two months and seems to have bottomed out, and the PMI also shows signs of improvement. [65][66][68] 3.3. Some Conclusions on Major Asset Classes - **Stocks**: The dumbbell strategy is still applicable. Although the market is bullish, it is not recommended to chase high prices at present, especially for small - and micro - cap stocks. [84] - **Commodities**: - The bullish sentiment in the current round may last until the end of this month or early next month. There are many opportunities in different sectors, but no comprehensive ones. Volatility will increase after the release of global liquidity. [85][88] - Precious metals are worth long - term allocation to hedge against currency credit risks, but they need an "asset shortage" scenario to continue rising. [87] - Base metals such as copper, aluminum, zinc, and tin have supply disruptions and long - term supply shortages, with positive demand prospects driven by technological trends. However, they lack short - term drivers. New - energy metals like lithium carbonate and industrial silicon are in a supply - demand surplus, and it is recommended to use range - trading strategies. [87] - The black metal sector is in an overall supply - demand surplus, and it is advisable to observe supply disruptions and demand verification. Iron ore is a good long - position after a decline, while coal and soda ash are suitable for short - positions after an increase. [87] - In the energy and chemical sector, attention should be paid to the impact of raw materials on the overall valuation. With excess supply of oil and coal and a shortage of gas, the profit of downstream chemical products is difficult to expand under the current situation of low demand and ongoing large - scale capacity expansion. [87]

Core Viewpoint - The banking sector has experienced a recent pullback, impacting overall market indices, despite individual stock performance being mixed [1][4]. Market Performance - Over the past four trading days, the banking index has retraced approximately 2.54%, attributed to profit-taking by some investors and increased selling pressure due to dividend-related trading strategies [2][4]. - As of July 16, the banking sector's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at about 7.42 times, placing it in the 96.28th percentile over the past decade, while the price-to-book (P/B) ratio is approximately 0.74 times [3][14]. Stockholder Actions - Recent market sentiment has been affected by high-level share reductions by bank shareholders, such as China Life's planned reduction of 50.79 million shares in Hangzhou Bank [5][6][7]. Long-term Trends - The banking index has seen a year-to-date increase of 19.4%, and over 47% since September 24 of the previous year, indicating its role as a stabilizing factor in the A-share market [8]. - Several banks, including Xiamen Bank and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, have recorded stock price increases exceeding 30% this year [8]. Fund Inflows - Multiple bank-themed ETFs have shown significant growth, with the Hua Bao CSI Bank ETF increasing by over 10.2 billion shares this year, reflecting strong investor interest [9][10]. - Institutional analysis suggests that the sustained rise in bank stocks is largely driven by capital inflows, particularly from insurance funds seeking stable returns in a low-interest-rate environment [11]. Future Outlook - The banking sector is expected to maintain its appeal due to its stable earnings and dividend characteristics, with a current dividend yield of 5.13% compared to a 10-year government bond yield of only 1.6% [12]. - The stability of banks' fundamentals is highlighted by a consistent return on equity (ROE) above 9% and a declining non-performing loan ratio [12][13]. - Analysts believe that banks may transition from being viewed solely as value stocks to stable growth stocks, driven by factors such as bond gains and stable net interest margins [13].

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry or Company Involved - The discussion primarily revolves around the macroeconomic environment in China, the performance of the A-share and Hong Kong stock markets, and the implications of U.S. economic policies under the Trump administration. Core Insights and Arguments 1. **Domestic Supply and Demand Rebalancing** The core policy goal for the second half of the year is to achieve domestic supply and demand rebalancing through a combination of policies to address the challenges posed by the continuous negative growth of PPI [2][18][35] 2. **A-Share Market Trends** The A-share market is expected to exhibit a slow bull market trend, with a significant focus on the period around September when U.S.-China tariffs are clarified and domestic incremental policies are introduced [5][29][36] 3. **Hong Kong Stock Market Performance** The Hong Kong stock market has shown strong performance in the first half of the year, benefiting from a weak dollar environment and expectations of a shift in economic power [6][7] 4. **U.S. Economic Policy Shifts** The Trump administration's economic policies have shifted focus from austerity and debt reduction to tax cuts and interest rate reductions to stabilize the economy and reduce U.S. debt costs [8][11] 5. **Challenges in the U.S. Economy** The U.S. economy faces challenges such as rising unemployment, high deficit rates, and inflationary pressures, which are expected to impact economic performance in the second half of the year [11][14] 6. **Market Sentiment and Investment Strategies** The overall market sentiment is expected to remain stable, with specific investment strategies focusing on sectors like financial innovation, energy transformation, and AI [31][37] 7. **Consumer Spending Highlights** Key areas of consumer spending to watch include service-related consumption, new consumption patterns, and childcare subsidies, which are expected to improve in the second half of the year [20][22] 8. **Impact of Anti-Inflation Measures** Anti-inflation measures are expected to affect traditional industries significantly, with a focus on sectors like photovoltaic, new energy vehicles, and steel [21][34] 9. **Stock-Bond Rebalancing** The trend of stock-bond rebalancing is supported by low bond yields and the increasing attractiveness of equities, particularly in the context of a weak dollar [3][35] 10. **Future Market Expectations** The market is anticipated to experience a slow bull trend, with significant attention on the September timeframe for potential policy shifts and economic indicators [27][36] Other Important but Possibly Overlooked Content 1. **ETF Inflows** Stock ETFs have seen continuous net inflows, becoming an important vehicle for asset allocation among residents, indicating a shift in investment preferences [4][25][26] 2. **Global Economic Context** The global economic context, including the performance of non-U.S. assets and the implications of a weak dollar, is crucial for understanding the investment landscape [9][15] 3. **Long-term Investment Themes** Long-term investment themes include a focus on sectors like stable coins, energy transformation, AI, and defense, which are expected to drive future growth [33][38] 4. **Policy-Driven Market Dynamics** The dynamics of the market are heavily influenced by policy decisions, particularly in response to inflation and economic pressures, which will shape investment strategies moving forward [34][36]

Group 1: Inflation and Economic Outlook - Goldman Sachs indicates that potential inflation in the U.S. remains relatively mild, although price pressures are expected to increase during the summer months, with July and August CPI reports being critical [1] - BlackRock notes that the U.S. CPI shows early signs of tariff-driven price increases, particularly in household appliances and entertainment products, suggesting that the full impact of tariffs has yet to materialize [1] - Bank of America reports that 38% of investors view a trade war-induced global recession as the biggest tail risk event, while 20% cite inflation hindering Fed rate cuts as the second-largest risk [3] Group 2: Investor Sentiment and Market Trends - Bank of America finds that 34% of investors believe shorting the dollar is currently the most crowded trade, marking a shift from previous preferences for gold [4] - A significant 59% of investors now believe a recession is unlikely, a notable change from 42% in April, with 65% expecting a soft landing for the economy [5] - Bank of America also reports a record increase in investor positions in euros, with a net 20% of investors overweight in euros, the highest since January 2005 [6] Group 3: Sector-Specific Insights - ING analysts expect the Eurozone economy to receive some support from a rebound in factory output, driven by preemptive stockpiling ahead of anticipated U.S. tariffs [7] - ING also warns that if France fails to implement spending cuts to reduce the budget deficit, the euro may face downward pressure [10] - Citic Securities highlights the investment value in the energy storage sector, driven by ongoing market reforms and the establishment of a capacity pricing mechanism [13]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent surge in silver prices, highlighting its significant increase and the underlying factors driving this trend. Group 1: Silver Market Dynamics - Silver prices have reached their highest level since 2011, with a year-to-date increase of 32.9%, surpassing gold's increase of 27.84% during the same period [3][4]. - The rise in silver prices can be attributed to two distinct phases of increase throughout the year [10][16]. - The first phase of increase occurred from January to April, driven by a physical squeeze in the silver market as institutions began demanding physical delivery of silver [10][17]. - The second phase began in April and is characterized by market leaders increasing their long positions in silver futures, with silver ETF holdings reaching a historical high of 14,758 tons [19][20]. Group 2: Market Influences and Psychology - The imbalance in the gold-silver ratio, which exceeded 100 during gold's price surge, created a market demand for correction, prompting increased investment in silver [25][26]. - Market leaders are capitalizing on rising risk aversion due to economic uncertainties, leading to a shift in investment towards silver as a safer asset [28][30]. - The article suggests that if silver prices surpass $40, it could trigger a short squeeze, further driving prices upward [31][32]. Group 3: Broader Market Context - The article notes a paradox in the capital markets, where traditional securities are performing well while safe-haven assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin are also reaching new highs [40][41]. - This situation reflects a broader issue of asset scarcity in the market, leading to a split in investment strategies between traditional dollar assets and alternative safe-haven assets [42][44]. - The current market environment necessitates that investors identify stable, income-generating assets to safeguard their wealth [51].

Report Investment Ratings - Index: Bullish in the short term [1] - Treasury Bonds: Bullish in the long term, short - term upside limited [1] - Gold: Sideways in the short term, risk of pull - back after rally [1] - Copper: Bearish [1] - Aluminum: Sideways to bearish [1] - Alumina: Sideways to bullish [1] - Zinc: Bearish, look for shorting opportunities [1] - Nickel: Sideways, short - term shorting opportunities, long - term bearish due to surplus [1] - Stainless Steel: Sideways, short - term trading, look for cash - and - carry opportunities [1] - Tin: Sideways in the short term, risk of price decline in the long term [1] - Polysilicon: Bullish [1] - Lithium Carbonate: Sideways [1] - Iron Ore: Sideways, fundamental weakening [1] - Manganese Silicon: Supply - demand balanced [1] - Ferrosilicon: Supply - demand balanced [1] - Black Metals: Bullish in the short term, bearish in the medium term due to surplus [1] - Coking Coal: Sideways, avoid shorting in the short term, look for cash - and - carry opportunities [1] - Coke: Sideways, look for selling - hedging opportunities when futures are at a premium [1] - Palm Oil: Look for buying opportunities on pull - backs [1] - Rapeseed Oil: Sideways [1] - Canola Oil: Bearish in the short term [1] - Cotton: Sideways to bearish [1] - Sugar: Bullish due to expected production increase [1] - Corn: Sideways, look for shorting opportunities for 001 contract [1] - Soybean Meal: Sideways, look for buying opportunities on dips [1] - Pulp: Do not chase the rally [1] - Logs: Sideways [1] - Live Pigs: Futures stable [1] - Fuel Oil: Bullish in the short term due to consumption and supply factors [1] - Asphalt: Volatile due to cost and demand factors [1] - Shanghai Rubber: Sideways to bearish [1] - BR Rubber: Sideways with some support [1] - PTA: Sideways [1] - Ethylene Glycol: Sideways [1] - Short - fiber: Bullish [1] - Styrene: Bearish [1] - Urea: Sideways [1] - PE: Sideways to bullish [1] - PP: Sideways to bullish [1] - PVC: Sideways to bullish [1] - Caustic Soda: Sideways [1] - LPG: Sideways to bearish [1] - Container Shipping to Europe: Sideways, expected price peak in mid - July [1] Core Viewpoints - The stock index is expected to be bullish in the short term due to "asset shortage", "national team" support, and positive market sentiment [1] - Asset shortage and weak economy are favorable for bond futures, but short - term interest rate risks from the central bank limit upside [1] - Gold prices will mainly fluctuate due to market uncertainties [1] - Copper prices face a risk of catch - up decline due to inflation and tariff factors [1] - Aluminum prices will move sideways to bearishly due to high prices suppressing demand and inventory build - up [1] - Alumina prices will stabilize and rise due to supply - side reform expectations [1] - Zinc prices are under pressure, and shorting opportunities should be watched [1] - Nickel prices will move sideways, with short - term shorting opportunities and long - term surplus pressure [1] - Stainless steel futures will move sideways, and cash - and - carry opportunities should be grasped [1] - Tin prices have short - term support but face a risk of decline in the long term [1] - Polysilicon is bullish due to supply - side reform expectations and high market sentiment [1] - Lithium carbonate prices will move sideways [1] - Iron ore has good market sentiment but weakening fundamentals [1] - Black metals are bullish in the short term and bearish in the medium term due to supply - demand imbalance [1] - Coking coal and coke should focus on cash - and - carry and selling - hedging opportunities [1] - Palm oil should look for buying opportunities on pull - backs [1] - Cotton prices will move sideways to bearishly [1] - Sugar production in Brazil is expected to increase, and the impact of crude oil on sugar production should be watched [1] - Corn prices will move sideways, and shorting opportunities for the 001 contract should be watched [1] - Soybean meal prices will move sideways, and buying opportunities on dips should be considered [1] - Pulp should not be chased higher [1] - Live pig futures are stable [1] - Fuel oil and asphalt prices are affected by supply, demand, and cost factors [1] - Rubber prices will move sideways to bearishly [1] - Chemical product prices are affected by supply, demand, cost, and other factors, showing different trends [1] - Container shipping to Europe is in a pattern of stable reality and weak expectation, with an expected price peak in mid - July [1] Summary by Category Index - Short - term bullish trend due to "asset shortage", "national team" support, and positive market sentiment [1] Treasury Bonds - Bullish in the long term due to asset shortage and weak economy, but short - term upside limited by central bank - hinted interest rate risks [1] Gold - Sideways in the short term due to market uncertainties, risk of pull - back after rally [1] Non - ferrous Metals - Copper: Bearish due to inflation and tariff factors [1] - Aluminum: Sideways to bearish due to high prices suppressing demand and inventory build - up [1] - Alumina: Sideways to bullish due to supply - side reform expectations [1] - Zinc: Bearish, look for shorting opportunities due to inventory build - up pressure [1] - Nickel: Sideways, short - term shorting opportunities, long - term surplus pressure [1] - Stainless Steel: Sideways, focus on cash - and - carry opportunities [1] - Tin: Sideways in the short term, risk of decline in the long term [1] Energy and Chemicals - Polysilicon: Bullish due to supply - side reform expectations and high market sentiment [1] - Lithium Carbonate: Sideways [1] - Iron Ore: Sideways, fundamental weakening [1] - Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon: Supply - demand balanced [1] - Black Metals: Bullish in the short term, bearish in the medium term due to supply - demand imbalance [1] - Coking Coal and Coke: Focus on cash - and - carry and selling - hedging opportunities [1] - Fuel Oil and Asphalt: Affected by supply, demand, and cost factors [1] - Rubber: Sideways to bearish [1] - Chemical Products: Different trends affected by supply, demand, cost, etc [1] Agricultural Products - Palm Oil: Look for buying opportunities on pull - backs [1] - Rapeseed Oil: Sideways [1] - Canola Oil: Bearish in the short term [1] - Cotton: Sideways to bearish [1] - Sugar: Bullish due to expected production increase in Brazil [1] - Corn: Sideways, look for shorting opportunities for the 001 contract [1] - Soybean Meal: Sideways, look for buying opportunities on dips [1] Others - Pulp: Do not chase the rally [1] - Live Pigs: Futures stable [1] - Container Shipping to Europe: Stable reality and weak expectation, expected price peak in mid - July [1]

Group 1: Market Interest Rates and Central Bank Operations - The closing prices and changes of various interest rate varieties are presented, such as DR001 closing at 1.53% with a 10.6bp increase, and DR007 closing at 1.57% with a 3.36bp increase [3]. - The central bank conducted 3425 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations yesterday, with 690 billion yuan of reverse repurchases and 1000 billion yuan of MLF maturing, resulting in a net injection of 1735 billion yuan. Also, it will conduct 14000 billion yuan of outright reverse repurchase operations on July 15 [3]. - This week, there are 4257 billion yuan of reverse repurchases maturing in the central bank's open market. Recently, liquidity has slightly tightened, with the overnight inter - bank pledged repo weighted average rate rising 10.6bp to 1.53% and the 7 - day inter - bank pledged repo rate rising 3.36bp to 1.4957% [3]. Group 2: Stock Index Futures and Stock Market Performance - The closing prices and daily changes of major stock indices and their corresponding futures contracts are provided. For example, the CSI 300 closed at 4019 with a 0.03% increase, and the IF current - month contract closed at 4010 with no change [4]. - The trading volume and open interest of stock index futures contracts have significant changes. For instance, the IF trading volume increased by 55.3% to 124297, and the open interest increased by 1.5% to 267331 [4]. - Yesterday, the total turnover of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets was 16121 billion yuan, an increase of 1533 billion yuan from the previous day. Most industry sectors closed down, with the Internet service sector rising [4]. Group 3: Economic Data and Market Outlook - In the first half of 2025, China's GDP reached 660536 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 5.3%. The supply side remained strong with a 6.8% year - on - year increase in industrial added value in June, while the demand side weakened, with real estate investment from January to June falling to - 11.2% and the consumer growth rate in June dropping to 4.8% [5]. - After the economic data was released, the stock index initially weakened but then showed a "V" - shaped trend. Recently, the stock index has been less sensitive to negative news, and the market trading volume and sentiment have remained strong. In the short term, the stock index is expected to fluctuate strongly [5]. Group 4: Stock Index Futures Basis Situation - The basis rates of IF, IH, IC, and IM contracts for different delivery months are presented, including the current - month, next - month, current - quarter, and next - quarter contracts [6].