Deliverable supply

Deliverable supply is the quantity of a commodity that meets a futures contract's grade, location and timing requirements and can actually be delivered against it. It is usually far smaller than total world supply, which is what makes corners feasible.

manipulation techniques · updated 2026-10-16

Where does deliverable supply come up?

This term is used in the following manipulation techniques, each explained in full on its own page.

• Cornering — Cornering is acquiring control of the deliverable supply of an asset while holding a large long derivative position in it, so that short sellers cannot obtain the asset and must settle on the cornerer's terms.
• Delivery squeeze — A delivery squeeze is controlling the certified stocks, warrants or logistics needed to satisfy a futures contract, so that short sellers cannot deliver even where the commodity exists elsewhere.

Enforcement actions involving these techniques

See also

• Corner — A corner is control of enough of the deliverable supply of an asset, together with a long derivative position in it, that short se…
• Delivery month — The delivery month is the period in which a futures contract requires physical delivery or final settlement. Manipulation risk con…

Terms that refer here

Corner · Delivery month · Open interest

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