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Traders flock to weather derivatives amid climate fears

Extreme climate events push weather trading to new heights

Citadel and others have become major disruptors as traders look to hedge risks and profit at the same time
Citadel and others have become major disruptors as traders look to hedge risks and profit at the same time Photo: Getty Images

Trading in weather derivatives is booming as investors fight to manage increasing risks from extreme weather events.

Open interest in CME's weather futures and option products is up 80% so far this year after jumping 275% in 2023, according to the exchange.

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