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“Gold Standard” Program

Mark Gold, Founder of Top Third

Mark Gold, Founder of Top Third

Our Top Third “Gold Standard” Program was designed by Mark Gold and remains the firm’s benchmark for managing risk. Long-only options avoid margin calls and allow the farmer to lock in a floor, while still keeping the upside open. It is a marketing plan that seeks to protect the farmer while still allowing them to focus on what they do best – run their operation.

Top Third Gold Standard is for you if you:

  • If you are new to options trading
  • Want to avoid margin calls
  • Prefer to follow the marketing suggestions of Mark Gold & Top Third exclusively

How it Works

Based on market conditions, the Top Third “Gold Standard” Program follows the guidelines below.

Rallying Market

Rallying Market

Rallying Market

  • Make Cash Sales
  • Re-own calls to replace cash sales
  • Roll up puts to lock in higher floor while remaining cash crop profits
  • Look to protect next year’s crops

Sideways Market

Sideways Market

Sideways Market

  • Roll calls or puts on short-term rallies or breaks to maximize protection and option value
  • Use short-dated options to capitalize on short-term moves or market events

Falling Market

Falling Market

Falling Market

  • Roll profitable puts positions down
  • Profits earned on rolled puts are positive cash in your account to offset lower cash grain values
  • Re-own “sold” physical grain with calls to re-capture upside moves

Defined Parameters

Our Gold Standard program has defined parameters that guide how we’ll work with you to manage your trading positions.

  • Market Timing – We always try to adjust positions near market tops and bottoms
  • Beneficial Risk/Reward – We aim to initiate option positions at predetermined risk/reward ratios
  • Capture Value – Puts are rolled down when the market gives us an opportunity to take substantial risk off the table
  • Upside Opportunity – Keep the upside open by re-owning through calls after cash sales

Get Started with the "Gold Standard" Program

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“At Top Third, we’re “Farmer First” with a plan for every market. Each day is a new opportunity to better market your grain, manage risk and capture opportunity.”

Mark Gold, Founder, Top Third Ag Marketing

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The StoneX Group Inc. group of companies provides financial services worldwide through its subsidiaries, including physical commodities, securities, exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivatives, risk management, global payments and foreign exchange products in accordance with applicable law in the jurisdictions where services are provided. References to over-the-counter (“OTC”) products or swaps are made on behalf of StoneX Markets LLC (“SXM”), a member of the National Futures Association (“NFA”) and provisionally registered with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) as a swap dealer. SXM’s products are designed only for individuals or firms who qualify under CFTC rules as an ‘Eligible Contract Participant’ (“ECP”) and who have been accepted as customers of SXM. StoneX Financial Inc. (“SFI”) is a member of FINRA/NFA/SIPC and registered with the MSRB. SFI does business as Daniels Trading/Top Third/Futures Online. SFI is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as a Broker-Dealer and with the CFTC as a Futures Commission Merchant and Commodity Trading Adviser. References to securities trading are made on behalf of the BD Division of SFI and are intended only for an audience of institutional clients as defined by FINRA Rule 4512(c). References to exchange-traded futures and options are made on behalf of the FCM Division of SFI.

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