Drew began his career at one of the nation’s largest physical spot bullion dealers in 2003. From there he made the transition into commodity futures in 2006. Because he has worked on both sides of the fence, ‘Spot’ and ‘Futures’, he has an astute understanding of how the markets can work for Retail Traders, Hedgers, and Commercials. He can use this knowledge to help investors and traders alike. Drew also has years of experience in electronic software execution, automated systems, hedging, newsletters, options strategies and outright futures contracts. Through his expertise in these areas, he can guide you and answer all of your questions while teaching you how to manage risk.
Today you can see Drew working in many different capacities in the commodity futures markets. He is the creator of his own advisory service AccuMarkets which can be emailed directly to you, or you can sign up for his weekly newsletter, Rath Overlay. Which highlights commodity futures markets and possible future events using his time-tested yet simple strategy.
Drew grew up near the popular surf beaches of Southern California. Drew is still an avid surfer, snowboarder, and Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) member, just recently taking 1st in Masters Longboard (34-39), and 2nd in Open Short Board (all ages) in Ocean City, MD. His other craze is United States Masters Swimming (USMS). He is a nationally ranked swimmer and enjoys competitive open water long distance swimming, recently placed 4th (2016) in his division swimming 9 miles in the ocean as part of the Ocean City Water Games in Ocean City, MD taking him 5 hours, 19 minutes.
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Beginners and Essentials: Learn the eMini YM, ES, RLM 3-Part Webinar Series by Drew
- Emini S&P Contracts: 3-Part Webinar Series (Beginners and Essentials: Part 1)
- Emini Dow Jones Contracts: 3-Part Webinar Series (Beginners and Essentials: Part 2)
- Emini Russell 2000 Contracts: 3-Part Webinar Series (Beginners and Essentials: Part 3)
eBooks by Drew
- Gold Exposed: Spot Gold versus Gold Futures
- Futures Basics & Essentials: The Beginners Guide to Trading Gold Futures
- Futures Basics & Essentials: The Beginners Guide to Trading Silver Futures
- Options Basics & Essentials: The Beginners Guide to Trading Gold & Silver Options
- Survival Guide to Precious Metals
Videos Featuring Drew
Metals Commentary for 2014-12-23 (12/23/2014) - The gold market failed in the wake of renewed liquidation pressure in crude oil prices yesterday.
Metals Commentary for 2014-12-16 (12/16/2014) - Not surprisingly the entire precious metals complex remains under a wave of deflationary fears that in turn are being fostered by the latest slide in oil prices.Blog Posts by Drew
Rath Overlay – (February 1, 2018) (2/1/2018) - The ‘Rath Overlay’ can be emailed at no charge and is a timeless simple trading strategy to help you stay focused on trading. Use Drew’s strategy using higher time frames then focus on shorter time frames, or what he calls your trading chart. Gain insight to the overall trend and staying within this trend without over thinking your trading decisions.
Rath Overlay – YM, GCL, ES, GGC, GSI (1/11/2018) - The ‘Rath Overlay’ can be emailed at no charge and is a timeless simple trading strategy to help you stay focused on trading. Use Drew’s strategy using higher time frames then focus on shorter time frames, or what he calls your trading chart. Gain insight to the overall trend and staying within this trend without over thinking your trading decisions.
Rath Overlay – Gold, Dow Jones, Grains (1/3/2018) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018. Dear Clients & Friends, Happy New Year! Let’s kick of 2018 with a bang! Click picture to view: The ‘Rath Overlay’ can be emailed at no charge and is a timeless simple trading strategy to help you… Read more.
Rath Overlay – YM, GCL, ES, GGC, GS (12/27/2017) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Latest Rath Overlay Update! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year – see all of you in 2018! Click picture to view: The ‘Rath Overlay’ can be emailed at no charge and is a timeless simple trading strategy… Read more.
Rath Overlay for 12/21 – Happy Holidays! (12/21/2017) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Thursday, December 21, 2017. The ‘Rath Overlay’ can be emailed at no charge and is a timeless simple trading strategy to help you stay focused on trading. Use Drew’s strategy using higher time frames then focus on shorter time frames, or… Read more.
The Rath Overlay (November 16, 2017) (11/16/2017) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Thursday, November 16, 2017. The ‘Rath Overlay’ can be emailed at no charge and is a timeless simple trading strategy to help you stay focused on trading. Use Drew’s strategy using higher time frames then focus on shorter time frames, or… Read more.
The Rath Overlay (November 9, 2017) (11/9/2017) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Thursday, November 9, 2017. The ‘Rath Overlay’ can be emailed at no charge and is a timeless simple trading strategy to help you stay focused on trading. Use Drew’s strategy using higher time frames then focus on shorter time frames, or… Read more.
The Rath Overlay (September 27, 2017) (9/27/2017) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Latest ‘Rath Overlay’ video – click to view.
The Rath Overlay (July 27, 2017) (7/27/2017) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Latest ‘Rath Overlay’ video – click to view.
The Rath Overlay (July 20, 2017) (7/21/2017) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Friday, July 20, 2017. Good Morning Clients, Rath Overlay update for July 20th, 2017. Enjoy.
The Rath Overlay (June 23, 2017) (6/23/2017) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Friday, June 23, 2017. Really good responses from many of you on the new video format, so we are going to stick with it. Please click the picture to watch today’s update! Have a great weekend.
The Rath Overlay: New Video Format (6/16/2017) - The ‘Rath Overlay’ can be emailed at no charge and is a timeless simple trading strategy to help you stay focused on trading. Use Drew’s strategy using higher time frames then focus on shorter time frames, or what he calls your trading chart. Gain insight to the overall trend and staying within this trend without over thinking your trading decisions.
The Rath Overlay (May 04, 2017) (5/4/2017) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Thursday, May 04, 2017. Please note I will be out of the office tomorrow, if you need anything please just call my number or email and it will be routed to the appropriate person. Have a great weekend! In The Markets… Read more.
The Rath Overlay (March 17, 2017) (3/17/2017) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Friday, March 17, 2017. In The Markets Emini S&P – ESM6 (Jun ’17) Trading at the top of its short-term range staying within a 40 pt. range since Mar. 1st generally speaking this market is probably looking for some type of… Read more.
The Rath Overlay (March 10, 2017) (3/10/2017) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Friday, March 10, 2017. Good morning everyone! Here is my weekly re-cap please note we have a ‘Triple-Header’ next week with the FOMC this coming Wednesday. In The Markets Emini S&P – ESH6 (Mar ’17) Starting to see the momentum slow… Read more.
The Rath Overlay (January 20, 2017) (1/20/2017) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Friday, January 20, 2017. Happy Inauguration Day! Hope everyone had a good trading week – new on this report is the Economic Calendar in the week ahead section below which will show implied volatility for each specific report. Have any question… Read more.
The Rath Overlay (January 6, 2017) (1/6/2017) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Friday, January 6, 2017. In The Markets Emini S&P – ESH6 (Mar ’17) Still trading at the top of a short-term channel created starting from Dec. 13th surprisingly holding based speculation of what Trump will do. Gold – GGCZ6 (Feb ‘17)… Read more.
The Rath Overlay (December 23 2016) (12/23/2016) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Friday, December 23, 2016. In The Markets Emini S&P – ESH6 (Mar ’17) Same as last week still losing some momentum having a hard time getting to the 2300.00 level – I’m still looking for a countertrend retracement before any attempt… Read more.
The Rath Overlay (December 2 2016) (12/2/2016) - Off our highs from last week now sitting on EMA support – is the president elect Trump rally losing momentum? As we get closer to the time he is sworn in, I feel this Trump premium and euphoria will come back out of the index markets.
The Rath Overlay (November 4 2016) (11/4/2016) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Friday, November 4, 2016. In The Markets Emini S&P – ESZ6 (Dec ’16) Looking very bearish – broke the neckline 2110, as long as it stays under this price action I’m leaning to a very bearish market. However, much of this… Read more.
The Rath Overlay (October 14, 2016) (10/14/2016) - Emini S&P – ESZ6 (Dec ’16): Counter trend bounce looks to be headed back up to 2142.00 for a short-entry.
The Rath Overlay (September 16, 2016) (9/16/2016) - First time in sometime we are starting to see a bearish divergence.
The Rath Overlay (September 09, 2016) (9/9/2016) - Indices still trading in the middle of its ranges and 2190 overhead resistance, 2160 being support.
The Rath Overlay (September 2, 2016) (9/2/2016) - Still trading in the middle of its ranges and awaiting the jobs reports this morning, coming out at 8:30AM ET. We have unemployment & non-farm payrolls, be prepared for increased volatility.
The Rath Overlay (August 26, 2016) (8/26/2016) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on Friday, August 26, 2016. In The Markets Emini S&P – ESM6 (Sep ’16) Currently sitting on support, still with relatively low volatility and tight trading ranges, all eyes are on Yellen speaking today at the Jackson Hole Symposium and whether we… Read more.
The Rath Overlay (August 05 2016) (8/5/2016) - No real earth shattering events this week and well represented in a somewhat low volatility week in the indices. Crude oil had a nice spin, with 1.413M build which should have been bearish, however the news was they are cutting production which shot it up almost 2.00 per barrel.
The Rath Overlay (July 29 2016) (8/2/2016) - The big news this week is no-change Fed Interest Rate Decision and the following Monetary Policy Statement.
The Rath Overlay (May 20 2016) (5/20/2016) - I’m focusing on the weekly charts for some markets – in my opinion these weekly charts show a turning point in particular for the US Dollar using the ‘Rath Overlay’.
The Rath Overlay (May 13 2016) (5/13/2016) - This morning sitting on support, looks to be creating a bull flag. However the ‘Rath Overlay’ moving averages are becoming narrower indicating possible weakness.
The Rath Overlay (Jan 29 2016) (2/2/2016) - Not surprisingly, there was no rate hike this week, left unchanged at this week’s FOMC announcement last Wednesday, however in their press release they mentioned inflation is being held down, effectively admitting we are in a deflationary mode to which the Feds have zero tools to combat this.
The Rath Overlay (Nov 13 2015) (11/16/2015) - Natural Gas continues to put in a small recovery bounce currently trading at $2.30, (Z5) mmBtu, Crude Oil holding at major support at $42.03 (Z5).
The Rath Overlay (October 09 2015) (10/9/2015) - Natural Gas looks to be short term trending up at $2.495, (X5) mmBtu, Crude Oil broke above support now trading above $50 at $50.47 (X5).
The Rath Overlay (October 02 2015) (10/2/2015) - Natural Gas making huge new lows breaking through support, trading at $2.426, (X5) mmBtu, Crude Oil still continues to trade in a channel between $44-$48, currently sitting at $45.21 (X5), just a few cents lower than last Friday.
The Rath Overlay (September 04 2015) (9/4/2015) - Gold has been trending sideways, currently down about $3.00 per troy oz. from last Friday at $1,123.7 (Z5) per troy oz. However Silver edged slightly higher, up about .22 cents from last Friday currently sitting at $14.66 (Z5).
The Rath Overlay (June 12 2015) (6/15/2015) - What a spectacular week we have had! Gold is currently sitting at $1,179.10 (Q5) per troy oz. about $5.00 higher than last Friday; however still under critical support ($1,200) so I remain bearish at the current moment in time.
The Rath Overlay (June 05 2015) (6/8/2015) - This morning we have gold trading at $1,174.80 (Q5) per troy oz. holding below key support at $1,200, also another key bearish area I’ve noticed is $1,176 and we currently sit a few dollars below this.
The Rath Overlay (May 15 2015) (5/15/2015) - Gold trading a bit lower at $1,216.90 (M5) per troy oz. broke back above $1,200 which leads me to be a bit bullish above these levels, trading $33 higher than last Friday.
The Rath Overlay (Mar 13 2015) (3/16/2015) - This morning Gold is trading near its recent lows at $1,154 (J5) per troy oz. and its bearish trend (downward spiral) completely intact, with the Weekly, Daily, 4hr, & 1hr charts currently all in agreement.
The Rath Overlay (Dec 19 2014) (12/19/2014) - This morning Gold is currently trading at $1,196.00 (G5) per troy oz., trading just below support at $1,200, which so far isn’t holding.
The Rath Overlay (Dec 05 2014) (12/9/2014) - Gold is currently trading at $1,190.00 (G5) per troy oz., and broke through what I feel is critical support at $1,200, which didn’t hold.
The Rath Overlay (Nov 07 2014) (11/7/2014) - Gold is currently trading at $1,146 (Z4) per troy oz., still sliding downward and the bears keeping control.
The Rath Overlay (Oct 31 2014) (10/31/2014) - Gold is currently trading at $1,174.50 (Z4) per troy oz., below the $1,180 critical support, will today be the big washout day?
The Rath Overlay (Oct 24 2014) (10/24/2014) - Gold is currently trading at $1,232.50 (Z4) per troy oz., off its highs at $1,255.00 creating a bear flag.
The Rath Overlay (Sep 26 2014) (9/26/2014) - Gold is currently trading at $1,218.40 (Z4) per troy oz., -$18.60 lower at the same time last Friday. Silver is currently sitting at $17.51 (Z4) per troy oz. down another -$1.50 from last Friday; both markets are at or below major support and still looking very weak.
The Rath Overlay (Sep 12 2014) (9/12/2014) - Gold is currently trading at $1,237.00 (Z4) per troy oz. finally breaking below and holding below support $1,242.00 (Z4) per troy oz.. Silver is currently trading at $18.60 (Z4) per troy oz. and also trending below major support of $18.75 (Z4), both markets look overall very weak.
The Rath Overlay (Aug 15 2014) (8/15/2014) - Gold is currently trading at $1,313.50 (Z4) per troy oz. holding above psychological support of $1,300 (Z4) per troy oz. meanwhile Silver is doing the exact opposite.
The Rath Overlay (July 18 2014) (7/22/2014) - Gold is struggling with direction around the $1,300oz area even though it had some knee jerk reaction from Gaza and Malaysian Airlines incident.
The Rath Overlay (June 20 2014) (6/25/2014) - Impressive week in the precious metals sector seeing volatility we haven’t seen since last February!
The Rath Overlay (Apr 17 2014) (4/17/2014) - This week we definitely witnessed some wipe-saw action in the indices and are now net-neutral in terms of market price. While on the other hand Soybeans made new highs, Corn might be making a double top and the same with Wheat.
The Rath Overlay (Apr 08 2014) (4/8/2014) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay.
Precious Metal Weekly Recap (3/25/2014) - This is a weekly recap on the Precious Metals sector, specifically the Gold, Silver, Palladium and Platinum markets.
The Rath Overlay (Mar 14 2014) (3/19/2014) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay.
The Rath Overlay (Jan 24 2014) (2/12/2014) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay.
Gold: Managing Physical Downside Risks (12/19/2013) - As prudent, astute investors, I’m sure you have been watching this significant sell-off in the Precious Metals sector. If you bought or purchased Gold coins or bullion from 2010 to as recent as last month, you’re likely underwater. As a perpetual Bull on Gold, I understand how to manage risk and try to convey this to my clients.
Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium: Fundamentals (7/16/2013) - For some time, there has been a lot of focus on the commodity metals sector and its devaluation from Gold’s peak of $1,912. Personally, I feel nothing has changed fundamentally other than Gold just “isn’t that sexy right now.” The fundamentals that started this once in a lifetime Bull Market are still present today and… Read more.
The Rath Overlay (Nov 16 2012) (11/16/2012) - This is a sample entry from Drew Rathgeber’s newsletter, The Rath Overlay, published on November 16, 2012. Changes to CME Globex Trading Hours Effective This Sunday, November 18th. All Times Listed In Central Time (CT) MONDAY-FRIDAY: 5:00pm CT the previous day – 4:15pm CT. There will be a 15-minute trading halt from 3:15pm CT –… Read more.
Pros and Cons of Trading the E-Mini Futures Contract (9/22/2011) - 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.
10 Things You Can Do to Become a Better E-mini Futures Trader (9/16/2011) - Guaranteed to be a better trader? Well, there are no guarantees; however, you will find ten suggestions that, in my opinion, can only improve your knowledge of trading.
Crude Oil Futures FAQ (9/2/2011) - Futures contracts, including trading in crude oil futures, are financial instruments that carry with them legally binding obligations. Buyer and seller have the obligation to take or make delivery of an underlying instrument at a specified settlement date in the future. Oil futures are part of the derivatives family of financial products as their value… Read more.
Understanding the Basics of How to Trade E-Mini S&P Index (8/22/2011) - One of the key attractions to trading the E-mini version of a stock index, or any other futures, for that matter, is that traders can participate at a much smaller investment level than the standard, or “big board” futures contracts. Think of it as trying out craps in Las Vegas by playing at the $1.00… Read more.
Interview with Tony Ritenour, System Developer (7/23/2011) - I’m going to focus today on system trading, where you let the computer do the hard work for you. The unique advantage is that you can see past hypothetical results and potentially know what your level of expectations should be for the future. Today, I’m going to highlight Tony Ritenour with New Futures Trends and… Read more.
4 Ways to Invest in Gold (4/26/2011) - Is this the Most Historic Gold Bull Market Ever? I’m sure many of you are learning more and more about gold these days due to inflation fears, economic fundamentals and geopolitical events. In my opinion, each of these factors is making its case for gold. In fact, I believe we haven’t seen a bull market… Read more.
Webinars by Drew
Trading Precious Metals: Beginners Guide to Trading Gold & Silver (1/5/2017) - Join us for a live event with Senior Futures and Options Broker Drew Rathgeber, author of AccuMarkets and The Rath Overlay, as he breaks down the precious metals futures sector!
Trading Precious Metals (1/11/2016) - Join us for a live event with Senior Futures and Options Broker Drew Rathgeber, author of AccuMarkets and The Rath Overlay, as he breaks down the precious metals futures sector!
How to Trade Silver Futures (3/10/2015) - Are you new to trading Silver futures or seeking additional guidance? Join us for an insightful webinar event with Senior Broker Drew Rathgeber and learn the ins and outs of trading Silver futures!
Rath Moving Average Cross Strategy (10/4/2012) - Are you frustrated with your current futures trading techniques or simply wish to expand your knowledge base? This webinar was designed especially for investors like you with the goal of making you a better trader.
Rath Moving Average Cross Strategy (8/9/2012) - In this webinar we will be discussing a simple to use trading strategy I call “The Rath Overlay.” This is a basic approach, that almost anyone can use.
Rath Moving Average Cross Strategy (6/20/2012) - In this webinar we will be discussing a simple to use trading strategy I call "The Rath Overlay." This is a basic approach, that almost anyone can use.
The Future of Trading: Automated Trading Strategies (5/17/2012) - We will be discussing the unique advantages and disadvantages of Automated Trading Strategies & why this could be a great addition to your portfolio.
Rath Moving Average Cross Strategy (4/27/2012) - In this webinar we will be discussing a simple to use trading strategy I call "The Rath Overlay." This is a basic approach, that almost anyone can use.
The Rath Moving Average Cross Webinar (12/1/2011) - Learn the Rath Moving Average Cross Strategy! Are you frustrated with your current futures trading techniques or simply wish to expand your knowledge base? This webinar was designed especially for investors like you with the goal of making you a better trader. Register now for immediate access. Simply complete the short form, and we’ll provide… Read more.
Rath Overlay Trading Technique (11/10/2011) - In this webinar, we will be discussing a simple to use trading strategy I call "The Rath Overlay." This is a basic approach that almost anyone can use.
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