As markets become more global, technology for electronic trading changes, geo-political events occur, economic cycles change, severe weather conditions happen and of course we, ourselves change as we grow older.
The S&P Has a Seasonal Pattern? Really?
Yes, most definitely?along with all other financial Futures contracts.
Which Commodity Index is Best to Follow?
By having the knowledge we teach you about the other Commodity asset classes you will be able to scan across different markets from Grains to Energy and everything in between.
Show Me the Money!
If anybody has watched the Suze Orman show on late night CNBC you have heard the phrase ?show me the money!? She takes audience phone calls and people ask her if they can afford to buy a particular object.
You Can Keep Having Fun, But You Have to Leave Here
Has anybody heard this line before? If you have you were probably out having a good time, perhaps celebrating a great trading day. This line also applies to the Commodity Futures markets.
The Path to Becoming a Master Trader
A question I hear and a situation I face myself on occasion is "I had a setup to enter the market and I found it very difficult to pull the trigger, why?" I would like to address this issue and then write about simplicity in trading on your way to becoming a Master Trader.
Futures Charting: Clear As Mississippi Mud
Unfortunately this is the case when it comes to charting the Futures markets. One of things I like about the Equities markets is that their charts are very easy to create and there is no ambiguity.
How Important are Commodity Futures Speculators?
I have been involved in Commodity Futures trading now for 24 years and have had the opportunity to see first-hand the significance of my participation as a speculator.
Natural Gas – Wealth Builder or Widow Maker?
Occasionally, a Commodity offers prices to investors at a deep discount. Many times, there is a reason for a market to be cheaply priced, and we would do well to keep shorting that market.
But the Media Said Differently
There is a dilemma that traders who make their trading decisions off of the news have been facing on a regular basis recently.
Contango – It's Not Dancing With the Stars
Commodity Futures trading is an exciting arena for some traders and an absolute nightmare for others.
Adjusting Your Entry for Proper Risk
Risk is one of the most important parts of trading that we must master if we are to have a long consistent trading career.