Investopedia

Continue to Site »

Terminal Elevator

Filed Under » ,
Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Terminal Elevator'

A large pulley system, typically found at distribution centers, that is used to transfer large amounts of grain to trucks, rail cars, barges and ships, for transport. The terminal elevator is typically located in areas that have the greatest accumulation of the particular agricultural product, in order to transfer the commodity to one of its processors, such as flour mills, breweries and ethanol or alcohol distilleries.

Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Terminal Elevator'

Several types of grain elevators exist and each has its own duty. Primary electors receive grain from producers for storage, forwarding or a combination of both. Process elevators receive and store grain for direct manufacturing or processing. Transfer elevators transfer grain that has been inspected and weighed. Terminal elevators receive grain after it has been inspected and weighed; then the grain is cleaned, stored and/or treated before being transferred.

Articles Of Interest

  1.

    How To Invest In Commodities

    Find out which futures, options or funds will be your perfect commodity portfolio fit.

  2. Grow Your Finances In The Grain Markets

    Hedging with futures can protect those who buy and sell commodities from adverse price movements.

  3. Commodities: The Portfolio Hedge

    These diverse asset classes can provide downside protection and upside potential. Find out how to use them.

  4. The Series 3 Exam: Creating A Career With Commodities

    The Series 3 exam is the quickest way to diversify sales and add futures to your investing options.

  5. Commodities That Move The Markets

    Find out how the everyday items you use can affect your investments.

  6. Commodity Investing 101

    From the orange juice we drink to the gas we use to power our vehicles and heat our homes, commodities play important roles in our daily lives.

  7. Who sets the price of commodities?

    Commodities are extremely important as they are essential factors in the production of other goods. A wide of array of commodities exist, including coffee, wheat, barley, gold and oil. Even orange ...

  8. Is The Gold Pain Over?

    After falling more than 13%, gold has staged a rebound but is that for fundamental reasons or the work of value investors? Will gold reward investors who didn't give up or is there more pain ...

  9. What Is Wrong With Gold?

    Despite its historic and symbolic appeal, this metal is simply a commodity. Here we explore its meaning as an investment.

  10. Monsanto Looks A Bit Vulnerable At Current Levels

    Monsanto beat expectations, but they could have done better.
comments powered by Disqus
Marketplace
Hot Definitions

  1. Disaster Loss

    A special type of tax-deductible loss, similar to a casualty loss, where a loss has been incurred by taxpayers who reside in an area that has been designated as a federal disaster area by the President.

  2. Fool In The Shower

    The notion that changes or policies designed to alter the course of the economy should be done slowly, rather than all at once.

  3. Pattern Day Trader

    An SEC designation for traders who trade the same security four or more times per day (buys and sells) over a five-day period, and for whom same-day trades make up at least 6% of their activity for that period.

  4. Cost-Push Inflation

    A phenomenon in which the general price levels rise (inflation) due to increases in the cost of wages and raw materials.

  5. Happiness Economics

    The formal academic study of the relationship between individual satisfaction and economic issues, such as employment and wealth.

  6. Affluenza

    A social condition arising from the desire to be more wealthy, successful or to "keep up with the Joneses." Affluenza is symptomatic of a culture that holds up financial success as one of the highest achievements.
Trading Center