Perhaps the single largest advantage to trading standardized futures is flexibility. In contrast to more traditional forms of capital investment, futures give an investor an opportunity to profit from either rising or falling markets. A trader is not just limited to gains realized from buying low and selling high — selling high and buying low… Read more.
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Emotional Blocks: The Hidden Cause of Trading Errors
Hidden emotional blocks eventually paralyze even the most successful trader when left untreated. Experienced traders are honest with what’s happening and want to reverse it as fast as possible to avoid any more losses.Learn how.
Trading Currencies: Futures vs. Forex
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.
Understanding How Order Flow Impacts Live Futures Trading
In comparison to other securities, futures products are notorious for wild, periodic swings in pricing. The reputation is well earned, as history has shown us many examples of the herd mentality leading to chaotic, panic-driven buying and selling. Irrational price action has plagued live futures trading markets of everything from livestock to crude oil at… Read more.
Hedging Financial Risk with Weather Derivatives
One of the most unpredictable and influential factors facing economic output is the weather. Natural disasters, abnormal seasonal extremes, and even unexpected precipitation levels can have dramatic consequences on both industry and consumption.
MDA SnapShot: E-Mini S&P, Bears Taking Control? 12/7/17
December E-Mini S&P – Multi-Profiles – Sell Zones CLICK IMAGES TO OPEN CHART CONTENT Breakdown of Today’s Update Published 12/7/17 8:30 am central: Traders, We have seen bears beginning to try and take control over the last couple sessions and the most recent move lower. We are seeing on scanner 2 of the 4-time frames bearish. We had… Read more.
Survival Course in Precious Metals
About the Author 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… Read more.
EIA vs. API Weekly Crude Oil Inventory
Just as it’s important for grain traders to watch a WASDE report, it is equally important for oil and gas traders to watch the release of an energy report. There are two weekly reports about the amount of crude oil inventory in the United States: the EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report and the API Weekly Statistical Bulletin.
Jace Jarboe
Jace Jarboe is a Futures & Options Broker with Daniels Trading. He is a licensed Series 3 and 34 broker with the NFA. Jace is the author of the Jarboe Trading Journal which focuses primarily on presenting real-time trade recommendations to clients. He specializes in the E-mini Equity and Energy futures sectors. Jace assists traders every day to speculate in the futures and options markets in pursuit of achieving their own financial reward.
MRCI
Moore Research Center, Inc. (MRCI) is an industry leader in providing historical research and seasonal analysis. Many futures spread traders and seasonal traders use MRCI as a valuable resource for their trading research and decision making. Craig Turner offers clients in-depth analysis of seasonal trading ideas. Clients receive updates on why the seasonality exists, will… Read more.
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