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Perhaps the biggest misconception among the public regarding trading is that trading and investing are the same thing. Nothing could be further from the truth―each is a separate discipline, with unique functions and goals. If you’re new to the capital markets, then understanding trading versus investing is a key first lesson in your education. Building… Read more.
Futures trading tools come in all shapes and sizes, each designed to help traders sustain profitability. No matter whether you are a strict market technician or you favor traditional fundamentals, there’s an array of performance-enhancing devices at your fingertips. Among the most common are software platforms, indicators, and news feeds. In this article, we will… Read more.
To succeed in futures trading, several vital inputs are needed to engage the market from a position of strength. Mental acuity, risk capital, technology, and a positive mindset top the list. However, without the services of a competent brokerage firm, it’s unlikely that you will reach your potential as a trader. In this article, we’ll… Read more.
Futures trading is a discipline approached from countless perspectives by people from all walks of life. No matter your background, it’s possible to make money in the markets. All that is needed is time, risk capital, and a viable strategy. For many successful traders, technical analysis is a preferred means of engaging the markets. Interpreting… Read more.
Regardless of experience level, size, or style, every futures trader must have the bare essentials to achieve longevity in the marketplace. Ultimately, your success will rely on having the four Cs: computing power, connectivity, confidence, and cash. If any of these elements are missing from your trading operation, then the odds of generating consistent returns… Read more.
Among the many advantages of futures trading is its utility in regard to risk management. Futures give market participants the ability to directly increase or decrease exposure to almost any asset class. This is possible because of three primary futures market characteristics: standardization, liquidity, and volatility. Given these benefits, traders may proactively limit risk by… Read more.
Traditional financial theory suggests that a recession is two consecutive quarters of negative growth in a nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). The underpinnings of these types of economic downturns vary. Typically, a recession is attributed to commodity pricing instability, market crashes, inflation, or extraordinary events.
The 2020 outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has driven unprecedented participation in the global financial markets. Heavy daily traded volumes and extreme pricing volatility have become new norms. Although the risk profile is greatly enhanced, active traders are privy to rare opportunities.
In economics, a price floor is defined as a minimum cost threshold put in place for a good or service. For agencies and governments, enacting a price floor can be a tricky business because it involves foregoing open market forces in favor of static valuations. Currency pegs, commodity prices, and minimum wage guidelines are historic… Read more.
As 2019 drew to a close, futures market participants began looking ahead to the busy calendar of 2020. A conclusion to impeachment proceedings against Donald J. Trump, a resolution to the U.S./China trade war, and a hotly contested presidential primary season highlighted early 2020’s docket. These three issues were perceived to be game changers, but… Read more.