How can one see the price of oil futures?

What is the price of a barrel of oil?

As of September 1, 2012 the price of a barrel of oil is $96.48. To see the current price of a barrel of oil see the related link below, which gives the current price of oil.

Are futures contracts long term contracts?

They can be. If you look at the futures pricing, you'll see futures contracts that settle in 2013--and futures contracts that settle next month.

What is the Ticker symbol for a barrel of crude oil?

the ticker symbol you are looking for oil for would be something like this: = CLQ09.NYM (that is for crude oil aug/09). = http://finance.yahoo.com/futures?t=energy On the NY Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) you can see the quoted price of a barrel of oil for delivery in a future month. These prices are often different that the spot price and reflect the market's current expectation of future price changes. You're probably just interested in the number that is in the news each day which is best viewed at http://www.bloomberg.com/energy/

What is the difference between foreign exchange and currency futures?

Foreign Exchange (Forex) is everything that has to do with converting one currency to the other. You often see foreign exchange market, foreign exchange transaction, foreign exchange rate. Foreign exchange rate is simply a rate at which you can convert one currency to the other, a price of one currency expressed in the other currency. For example if you see EUR/USD 1.30, this means you can buy one Euro for 1.30 US Dollars. 1.30 is the eur/usd forex rate. Futures are financial contracts that set the price for delivery in the future. There are futures on almost all asset classes, including currency. An example of currency future would be a contract to sell 1 Million EUR against USD for a price (rate) of 1.30 USD per EUR in 3 months.

Where can one read reviews about Gold Futures and Options?

You can read reviews about Gold Futures and Options on financial websites like Investing.com, The Wall Street Journal, or Bloomberg. You can also check out forums and discussion boards dedicated to trading and investing to see what other investors have to say about their experiences with Gold Futures and Options.

What is the value of a barrel of oil?

The price of a barrel of oil will vary daily, depending on the properties of the oil. Right now, oil is around $102/barrel for sweet, West Texas light oil. This is the price from the futures market for the most recent contract. It will change during the day, and may be higher or lower at by the end of tody (March 22). I have included an additional link if you question is how do we put a market value on oil that is yet to be produced. An oil well will tend to decline in rate, so if oil prices stay constant, the well makes less money and eventually will run out of oil. So, the value of a well may be calculated using a cash flow analyses with an production and oil price forecast. Frequently, the valuation is compared with what other investors are paying for oil properties. See related links.

A Look at Oil ETFs?

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a type of investment product that allows an investor to buy a basket of securities in a particular industry. The ETF could track sectors in oil, gold, silver, energy, or any number of other commodities. An ETF can also track certain industry sectors or market indices, like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, or the NASDAQ.The Oil ETFAn oil ETF is a great way for an investor to expose himself to the performance and price of oil, without actually owning the underlying commodity itself. Oil ETFs are made up of either oil company futures or stocks, and derivative contracts for tracking the oil price, or oil indices.A popular oil ETF today is the United States Oil ETF (USO). With USO, an investor does not have to own the oil itself. The fund is made up of options, forward contracts for different grades of oil, gases, and petroleum fuels, and futures. So an investor for this ETF could participate in any price rise in oil without actually owning the physical oil itself.Many investors enjoy trading in oil ETFs because of the simplicity involved. If an investor was going to invest in oil through the purchase of oil company stock, he would first need to determine which companies to invest in. He would do a great deal of research. With an oil ETF, he can make one purchase at one price, saving on commissions.Some oil ETF investors use them to hedge downside risk for the industry. Some are long on oil stocks and use the ETF to hedge the risk that the oil price might fall. They also have the ability to buy an inverse oil ETF that would be tracking the oil price or index in the reverse direction. An inverse oil ETF allows them to short oil.Prospective oil ETF investors are cautioned to conduct their own research before investing. Paper trading is advisable to see how a given ETF will perform based upon movements in the oil market.

Is there any where online to find a local oil change?

If you want to find a local place that changes the oil. One of the best ways is to use the yellow pages to see what is in your area for oil changes. This will tell you location and have a phone number to call for a price.

What did Alice say the fetus had in common with Jacob?

She couldn't see either of their futures. //_^

What store has the lowest price on heating oil?

Heating oil is ussually provided by heating oil companies. Your best bet to save money would be to either join a co-op or shop around for the cheapest provider that offers price lock. You can also see if you qualify for energy assistance.

Why is gas price high when barrel of oil is down?

I have included several links, which show an inexact relationship between gasoline price and oil price. There are other variables like crude oil inventories at play, so an exact relationship does not exist. If the data is smoothed over a 4 week period, a linear relationship presents itself. See related links.

What is the difference between XP standard and enterprises?

Enterprises Has Alot More Futures If you Take a Tour ON it You will See.