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Understanding How Futures Margin Requirements Evolve with Market Conditions

Understanding How Futures Margin Requirements Evolve with Market Conditions

May 27, 2021 by Daniels Trading

Futures contracts are leveraged securities that enable traders to control a large quantity of an underlying asset with minimal cash. To facilitate these transactions, the trader makes a good-faith deposit known as a margin. If you’re going to trade futures, then it is important to understand that margins are dynamic―as market conditions evolve, so do… Read more.

Optimize Your Profitability by Trading the Overnight Futures Hours

Optimize Your Profitability by Trading the Overnight Futures Hours

May 25, 2021 by Daniels Trading

Unlike Wall Street, the futures markets are open for business on a near-24/5 basis. For the active trader, these extended futures hours open the door to countless opportunities and strategic possibilities. Let’s take a look at the essential tenets of overnight trading. The U.S. Overnight Session The rise of the electronic marketplace has given futures… Read more.

Do I Need a Futures Trading Platform?

Do I Need a Futures Trading Platform?

May 20, 2021 by Daniels Trading

The rise of the digital market has placed a greater focus on technology for self-directed traders. For this group, the days of fill slips, runners, and panicked phone calls are gone forever, and in their place is the futures trading platform. However, for the broker-assisted trader, personal service remains the backbone of conducting day-to-day business.… Read more.

Trading vs. Investing: Which Is Right for Your Financial Plan?

Trading vs. Investing: Which Is Right for Your Financial Plan?

May 18, 2021 by Daniels Trading

It is a common misconception that traders and investors are the same. Although it is true that both may pursue profits by buying and selling futures contracts, the manner in which they pursue this goal varies greatly. Read on to learn more about the trading versus investing dichotomy. Time Frame and Expectations Are Key Perhaps… Read more.

The Ins and Outs of Trading a Bear Put Spread

The Ins and Outs of Trading a Bear Put Spread

May 13, 2021 by Daniels Trading

For many traders, options spreads are ideal ways of securing affordable market exposure while minimizing downside risk. In this article, we’ll cover the essential ins and outs of using a bear put spread. What Is a Bear Put Spread? A bear put spread is a multifaceted options trading strategy designed to profit from declining asset… Read more.

Three Long Call Trading Strategies for 2021

Three Long Call Trading Strategies for 2021

May 11, 2021 by Daniels Trading

Following the uncertainty caused by COVID-19 in 2020, many financial experts predicted 2021 would be a big year in the markets. The introduction of vaccines, unlimited Fed quantitative easing (QE), and massive government stimulus all pointed to economic recovery. In fact, during Q1 2021, investment banking giant Goldman Sachs projected U.S. GDP to grow by… Read more.

Options Strategies for the 2020 U.S. General Election

Options Strategies for the 2020 U.S. General Election

April 14, 2020 by Daniels Trading

Stopped out of the Natrual Gas position. Working an order in the Cocoa futures market.

How To Trade Futures Spreads Profitably

How To Trade Futures Spreads Profitably

January 13, 2020 by Daniels Trading

Once reserved only for institutional traders, spreads are gaining popularity among retail participants around the globe. Reduced margin requirements, limited risk exposure, and diverse strategic alternatives have made spreads an ideal destination for legions of active futures traders.

3 Benefits Of Futures Spread Trading

3 Benefits Of Futures Spread Trading

November 27, 2019 by Daniels Trading

Futures spread trading is a unique discipline that offers many benefits to practitioners. Featuring reduced margin requirements, extensive strategic applications, and limited exposure to systemic risk, spread trading is viewed by many traders as a premier financial strategy.

Futures Trading Strategies That Optimize Risk vs Reward

Futures Trading Strategies That Optimize Risk vs Reward

October 7, 2019 by Daniels Trading

No matter what your goals and resources are, having a structured approach to market entry, exit, and risk management is a necessity. Without this type of plan, the vast majority of futures trading strategies will fall short of their potential. In reality, active traders have thousands of strategies at their disposal. The best ones are… Read more.

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