Give an Example of a Financial Derivative That Is Typically Physically Settled.

Traditional commodity futures contracts, such as those for crude oil, gold, or agricultural products like corn and soybeans, are often physically settled. In these cases, the contract is used not only for hedging price risk but also to facilitate the actual transfer of the physical commodity between producers and consumers.

The logistics of delivery are managed through approved storage facilities and delivery procedures specified by the exchange.

What Is the Function of a “Delivery Notice” in a Physically-Settled Contract?
How Is the Final Settlement Price of a Commodity Future (E.g. Crude Oil) Determined?
Why Is Physical Settlement Often Preferred in Traditional Commodity Markets like Oil or Gold?
Give an Example of a Commodity Futures Contract That Is Primarily Cash-Settled
Which Type of Settlement Is More Common in Traditional Commodity Futures Markets?
How Is a Physically-Settled Commodity Future Taxed If It Is a Section 1256 Contract?
In Which Futures Market Is the Physical Delivery Option Most Common?
What Are the Key Differences in Settlement Price Calculation between Physically-Settled and Cash-Settled Futures?