(1) what is the differences amongst the following all the four : : : compulsory delivery ; staggered delivery ; optional delivery ; physical delivery ? ? ? ?
MCX Physical Delivery Settlement- Delivery of the commodity equal to the lot size is given to the buyer(long position) by the seller of the contract from the exchange defined delivery warehouse. Physical delivery settlement can also be of two types:
Staggered- The exchange can mark any of the open contracts as delivery during the delivery intention period. Even if the contract is closed after your contract is marked as delivery, the delivery obligation will remain.
Compulsory- All contracts will be compulsorily physically settled by the exchange if the contract is open on the expiry day.