Almost every new futures trader who I speak with understands basic market fundamentals but gets tripped up when learning about the different months in the futures markets. While this can seem confusing, it is actually relatively straightforward. Below I will tell you what commodity futures are, why they are traded in different months, and how… Read more.
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The Wonderful World of Futures Spread Trading
When it comes to Futures Spreads, many traders ask us what is the benefit of spreading futures contracts. They want to know why we often choose to spread futures contracts instead of either being long or short a single futures contract or option, or use option spreads instead.
Hedging Systematic Risk
This post originally appeared in FutureSource’s Fast Break Newsletter on March 10, 2010, where Craig Turner is a regular contributor on various futures trading topics. Systematic risk is always a threat to even a well-diversified portfolio. When it comes to trading, we are always aware of systematic risk, and look for ways to hedge it… Read more.
Orange juice futures fall on weak demand and strong supply
Wednesday’s trading didn’t just start badly for equities traders – orange juice futures also suffered a drop, as a bumper crop from Florida may arrive just as demand for juice falls. Futures on the IntercontinentalExchange in New York fell 1.4 percent to $1.3705 per pound at 10:15 a.m. EST, reported Bloomberg News. Today’s fall follows… Read more.
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