"I let my 24 years of "lessons learned" to act as an informational storehouse for my clients. We can then sort through the trading methods and risk management of the client to adapt to the current market conditions."
– Leslie Burton
Futures & Options Broker
Futures Trading and You
We believe there are three things every investor should consider prior to participating in the commodity futures markets. The videos below are intended to give you insight into these highly important topics. If you are interested in trading futures, we urge you to watch each video and explore how “risk/reward”, “gaining knowledge” and “choosing your commitment” are relevant to your own investing experience - you’ll be glad you did.
3 Things Every Investor Should Consider
- Accept Risk/Reward - Learn how to accept the concept of Risk/Reward, balance your expectations, and manage both of these concepts while trading with us.
- Gain Knowledge - One thing many traders and investors agree on is that “Knowledge is Power.” It’s that power that gives you comfort and confidence with however you’re approaching the markets. Learn more about the different ways “knowledge” can play a role in your trading, as relevant to your chosen means of participating in the markets.
- Choose Your Commitment - In order to participate in the futures markets, commitments must be made in two specific areas, capital and time. These vary from trader to trader depending on available risk capital and chosen trading style. Based upon the level of commitment you comfortable with in both areas, we offer a variety of service arrangements that can be tailored to meet your trading needs.
Accept Risk/Reward
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Gain Knowledge
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Choose Your Commitment
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dt Commodity News
- Crude oil futures rise amidst rig fire, peak concerns: Crude oil futures gained after early losses on Thursday, amidst news and reports that paint a grim picture for the supply of the world's most vital commodity. Read more
- Copper futures hit four-month high on tightening supply: The price of copper soared on Thursday morning, reaching a four-month high of $7,675 per ton on the London Metal Exchange, reported the Financial Times. That's the red metal's highest level since April 2010, when it reached $8,000 per ton. Read more
- Slight decrease in jobless claims leads to mild stock rise: U.S. equity index futures were mixed this morning, with initial jobless claims showing a very mild decrease - enough that the news wasn't actively bad, but not strong enough to inspire confidence. Read more
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