Playing the commodity market is viewed as (and can be) a risky game. Many investors consider commodities the market’s riskiest asset. The truth is that commodities are no riskier than stocks. Certainly there is risk, as there is in any investment. But the risk is no greater in the commodity markets than it is in any other market.
Futures Traders Need To Watch Rollover Dates
May 23, 2008 By
Futures contracts are written for a specific, finite time period which means they must be rolled over on a regular basis to remain viable. Some contracts, such as crude oil, expire and need to be rolled monthly. Others, such as cotton or gold, expire and can be rolled only on certain specific months of the year. Expiration dates are specified in the contract and will vary with the asset being traded. Before you buy a contract, you should know what the expiration date is and what your rollover options are. Rollover dates are standardized for contracts of different asset classes and are set by each exchange. It’s important to know and track the specific expiration dates and requirements of futures contracts you purchase so that you don’t miss those all important rollover dates.
How Futures Traders Use Moving Averages
April 30, 2008 By
Moving averages are one of the oldest trading tools. Futures traders use moving averages to reveal the underlying trend behind short-term price variations. Moving averages are a valuable indicator that can be used with other indicators to trigger buy signals. [Read more…]
Trading Signals for 03/25/08
March 26, 2008 By
Trading is a skill learned by observation, study, practice and a combination of mental control, money management and simple signal generation. The Futures Trading Secrets Course shows you how to combine three simple signals into a high probability trade setup. Adding a logical element of a prinicpal target and the application of proper money management (which includes, stops, exits, position sizing and targets) is the key to trading success.
