Part Three: The Big 3 When trading the corn, soybean, or wheat market, it is important to know the fundamental factors that determine their prices. Knowing how much is planted, when it is planted, how much is produced, the many uses of each market, and who buys the specific market are factors that have a… Read More.
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September 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Determining the Initial Stop Exit Plan
Determining the “initial stop exit plan” is a very important part of your overall trading strategy. However, it is only that – another small piece in your method of trading. While there are countless ways to approach placing initial stops, we’ll discuss some basic ideas that may help you form your “initial stop exit plan”…. Read More.
Additional Disclosures
STOP ORDERS DO NOT NECESSARILY LIMIT YOUR LOSS TO THE STOP PRICE BECAUSE STOP ORDERS, IF THE PRICE IS HIT, BECOME MARKET ORDERS AND, DEPENDING ON MARKET CONDITIONS, THE ACTUAL FILL PRICE CAN BE DIFFERENT FROM THE STOP PRICE. IF A MARKET REACHED ITS DAILY PRICE FLUCTUATION LIMIT, A "LIMIT MOVE", IT MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE TO EXECUTE A STOP LOSS ORDER.
September 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Dr. Copper’s Diagnosis is Not Good for Commodity Bulls
Since the middle of February, Copper prices have fallen from a high of $4.62 to a fresh low of $3.45 – this has my attention; it should have yours as well. Copper is known to many traders as “Dr. Copper” because of its ability to predict overall demand/supply in the economy. However, Copper is not… Read More.
September 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Pros and Cons of Trading the E-Mini Futures Contract
Let’s start with a definition. An E-mini futures contract is a smaller version of a bigger futures contract. While there are mini versions of just about any futures contract now, the predominant market is the stock index sector. With that said, the mini version of the S&P 500 futures contract traded in the Chicago Mercantile… Read More.
September 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
10 Things You Can Do to Become a Better E-mini Futures Trader
Guaranteed to be a better trader? Well, there are no guarantees; however, below you will find ten suggestions that, in my opinion, can only improve your knowledge of trading. If your knowledge quotient goes up, perhaps that puts you in a better position to become the E-Mini futures trader you wish to become. Read at… Read More.
September 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Edge of Professional Traders
Gamblers are crazy. Armed with a fist full of dollars, they enthusiastically survey the financial landscape looking for opportunities to throw the dice. They seem to have that “devil may care” attitude, and to be quite honest, I wish I were more like them sometimes. I have always been an investor. I do not enjoy… Read More.
September 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Find Your Edge
Edge is what keeps you a step ahead of your competition. It’s the keys to your Ferrari, your Spanish villa, your drive to be just that much better than everyone else, and your ability to succeed when those around you can’t help but fail. Edge is what gives you your positive expectation for your future… Read More.
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