Takeaway
The presenter argues that turbulence in crude oil is creating opportunities across the commodity complex, specifically in undervalued sectors. He believes the meat sector is poised for a significant move higher, noting that Live Cattle and Lean Hogs have lagged the recent rallies seen in grains, metals, and oil and are due to recalibrate.
What the presenter said
- The market has been turbulent due to the price of oil and friction in Iran, which the presenter believes creates "unbelievable opportunities." [00:33, 00:53]
- The speaker's thesis is that many commodities are currently "too cheap" and need to recalibrate to higher prices. [01:00]
- While grains, metals, oil, and soft commodities have already rallied, he has focused on the meat sector for the past couple of days. [01:04]
- He notes that Live Cattle prices have been consolidating at a low level for weeks and expects fundamentals to kick in, driving prices higher. [01:15]
- The underlying fundamental story for higher cattle prices is a long-term one that has been developing for decades. [01:25]
Trade ideas
Instrument: Live Cattle (Beef)
- Direction: Long
- Thesis: The presenter believes the price has been sitting at a low level and supportive fundamentals are expected to drive it higher, as part of a broader recalibration of cheap commodities.
- Entry/Target/Stop: Unspecified
- Horizon: Unspecified
- Conviction: High
Instrument: Lean Hogs (Pork)
- Direction: Long
- Thesis: The presenter argues that pork is cheap and is expected to start catching up with other commodities that have already moved higher.
- Entry/Target/Stop: Unspecified
- Horizon: Unspecified
- Conviction: High
Levels and data cited
- Live Cattle: The presenter identified 217825 as a support level where price has been sitting for a couple of weeks, expecting a move higher from there.