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The global energy futures marketplace facilitates the trade of a diverse array of participants. No matter if a producer is hedging systemic production risks or a trader is aiming to capitalize upon rapid pricing fluctuations, energy products are opportune vehicles for achieving a broad spectrum of market-related goals.
In the “Beverly Hillbillies” theme song, it’s called “Black Gold” and “Texas Tea,” but in the world of futures it’s commonly known by its benchmarks: WTI and Brent. We’re talking about crude oil, and it’s the most commonly traded physical commodity in the world. Crude lies at the core of a large energy trading complex… Read more.
The futures markets are dynamic arenas defined by the robust participation of traders and investors alike. Whether a trader crafts trading decisions based on technical or fundamental analysis, futures can be an opportune venue for success.
Perhaps the oldest standardized mode of trade involves the swapping of foreign currencies. Exchanging one form of money for another has long been an unavoidable aspect of travel, as well as a speculative endeavor. Whether you’re a professional arbitrager or simply striking out abroad, the currency trade is an indispensable component of international commerce.
The U.S. equities market is the largest in the world, boasting more than $25 trillion in value. Led by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ, U.S. markets are the global benchmark for liquidity and stability. Although U.S. equities are an attractive alternative for high-net-worth and long-term investors, they present several challenges to… Read more.
Commodity futures are in the crosshairs as the U.S. and China talk tough on tariffs, sparking what could be an extended period of market volatility. Talk of a trade war is now roiling commodity markets, especially metals and agriculture, but the activity is not necessarily something to be feared for the well-informed investor.
The contemporary futures marketplace is a fast-moving, ultra-competitive environment. Orders are sent to the market remotely via internet connectivity and executed at near-light speeds. From sophisticated institutional participants to live futures trading newbies, low latency trading within the marketplace is a key determinant of profitability. Before the markets went digital, the time it took to… Read more.
The E-mini futures products are some of the most popular avenues by which traders engage the world’s leading markets. If it’s a well-known asset class, then chances are it can be traded via E-mini futures. Traders prefer to trade E-minis instead of more traditional financial instruments for many reasons. Let’s take a look at the… Read more.
Live futures trading is a taxing endeavor that requires extensive preparation and analysis. Dedicating adequate time to the discipline of active trading, and all it entails, is essential to approaching the market from a position of strength. Modern futures markets exist as digital venues, open for business 23 hours a day, five days a week.… Read more.
According to a 2010 study published by the University of California, 80 percent of short-term traders new to the market quit within two years. In financial circles, the general consensus estimates that 95 percent eventually opt for an early exit from the market. No matter which statistic is closer to the truth, probability appears to… Read more.