Like any other financial market, the farm commodities market can be volatile, which can be a challenge when it comes to managing cash flow. Our swap for producers allows you to lock in a portion of the sale price1 for your crops, reducing the impact on your cash flow. Contact your account manager
Contact our Risk Management Solutions team at 514-394-4556 or at 1-844-394-4556 (toll-free) from 8 am to 5 pm (ET)
Decide on the transaction amount and time period.
Negotiate a fixed price (swap price) with National Bank.2
Sell your crop to a chosen buyer (consumer, grain dealer or processor) at the fixed sale price.3
At the end of the term, settle up any difference between the market price and the swap price.
National Bank will pay you the difference between the swap price and the market price for the value of the contract.
You will pay National Bank the difference between the swap price and the market price for the amount included in the contract.
We have a specialized agriculture team with a wide range of experts—including many agronomists!
Legal Notes
1 The market price is determined based on supply and demand. This price is independent of the actual transactions you carry out with clients and suppliers, and excludes the local cash basis.
2 The price negotiated with National Bank will be slightly different from the market price, to reflect the credit valuation adjustment, or CVA. This price difference is subject to change based on market conditions at the time of negotiation.
3 Price available at the time of sale: current market price (spot price) +/- local cash basis.
This content is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial products. Users must individually evaluate the benefits of a particular transaction, in consultation with their own professional advisors to determine whether the terms and risks of the transaction are appropriate for their specific needs.