Futures trading
-
Understanding Market Volatility: Why Some Traders Thrive on Uncertainty
What exactly is market volatility and why do some traders love it?The term volatility is used in a few different contexts by traders and the financial media. It seems the usage of the term increases w
-
Scaling Your Trading Positions: A Guide to Controlled Growth
For the average retail trader, learning to scale up your position size can be a nerve-wracking process that can lead to unexpected and outsized losses. Fortunately, there are some guidelines that may
-
New Year, New Investments: A Guide to Strategic Trading
It seems as if the holiday season just started, but once again, the new year is upon us. January 1 may be an arbitrary date for making resolutions or setting new goals, but because of the nature of th
-
The Turtles: How Richard Dennis Revolutionized Trading Education
The Chicago trading pits were a scrappy place in the 1980s: a sea of runners, clerks, brokers, and local traders sporting trading jackets of different colors. The decibel levels resounding from the pi
-
Trend Following: Lessons from the Turtle Traders
Editor’s note: This is part two of a three-part series on Richard Dennis and his “turtle traders,” and what traders can learn from the 1980s experiment. Part 1 tells the turtle traders’ story and offe
-
Trading Indicators: From Historical Methods to Modern Strategies
We recently discussed some of the technical indicators that many professional traders harness to determine their opinion of a stock’s valuation and decide when to buy and sell. That article covered so
-
Learn From the Masters: Applying Turtle Trading Strategies to Modern Markets
Editor’s note: This is the final part of a three-part series on Richard Dennis and his “turtle traders,” and what traders can learn from the 1980s experiment. Part 1 tells the turtle traders’ story an
-
Risk Management Strategies: Applying the 2% and 6% Rules for Traders
Risk control. It may not be the most glamorous aspect of a trading opportunity, but some traders say it’s among the most critical elements.In a recent article, fund manager and Market Wizards author J
-
Trading the Open: Strategies for Success in the First Hour
Technology has turned us into a non-stop, 24/7 society. News and information flow never ceases, and you can buy almost anything you want, anytime you want, from the convenience of your smartphone. And
-
Range vs. Trend Trading: Understanding Market Environments
Question: What do time travel and trading have in common? Answer: In both cases, it’s critical to know what type of environment you’re entering.Step out of your time machine into the Jurassic badlands
-
Profit & Loss (P&L) Calculation: A Guide for Investors
In a time before mobile phones and coast-to-coast cell coverage, roadside diners and gas stations did good business selling fold-out maps to the travelers who passed through their towns. These maps we
-
Understanding Stock Market Cycles: 4 Stages for Investors
From the changing seasons to the ebb and flow of the economy, cycles are all around us. Each is driven by unique forces and made up of individual stages. Cycles and stages are also present in the move
-
Understanding Billionaire Trading Strategies: Lessons for Retail Traders
Legendary hedge fund manager George Soros is known for being a hands-on trader with an uncanny ability to make money. And when the opportunity presents itself, he’s not shy about making big bets. Case
-
Strategic Trading Prep: Analyzing Markets After Hours
The markets are closed. Is it time to pull out a good bottle of red wine and kick back in front of the fire? Maybe. But some traders will say that the trading day is just getting started when after-ho
-
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA): Understanding the U.S. Stock Market Index
When you think of the stock market or Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) may also come to mind, as it’s one of the most storied of the stock indices.“You can think of the DJIA as a l
-
Bull vs. Bear Market: Understanding Market Cycles & Investor Sentiment
If you listen to enough popular investor-speak, you’ll notice that people tend to lump market-related matters into one of two categories: bullish or bearish. It’s as if everything that takes place in
-
Understanding Stock Exchanges: A Guide to US & International Markets
We take a lot of things in life for granted. Turn on the faucet and you expect water to flow. Flip on the wall switch and you expect electricity to power your lights. Tap the big green button on your
-
High-Frequency & Algorithmic Trading: A Comprehensive Overview
Think fast: you’ve probably heard of high-frequency trading or algorithmic trading. But do you know what it is, or what it “looks” like? High-frequency trading (or HFT) is well-established in today’s
-
Short-Term Trading Strategies: Capitalizing on Market Swings
Markets rise and fall. Sometimes prices move a lot in a short period; sometimes they stay within a tight range over a long time. But markets are always fluctuating to some degree. If you’re a long-
-
Understanding Markets: Lessons from the Sneaker Resale Market
Ultra-complex socio-technical system. That’s a complicated phrase to describe things that are, well, complicated. They have lots of moving people and parts and depend on high levels of technology. Thi
Futures trading
- Natural Gas: Understanding Its Role in Modern Energy
- Understanding S&P 500 Futures: A Comprehensive Guide
- Top 5 Russian Natural Gas Companies: A Comprehensive Overview
- Copper's Surge: What Precious Metals Rally Predicts for 2020
- Trend Following: Lessons from the Turtle Traders
- Coffee ETFs: Invest in Coffee Futures with JO & CAFE
-
Student Loan Repayment: The Risks of Using Credit Cardsdiv.cus...
-
529 Plans & Custodial Accounts: Your Guide to College SavingsLets talk about saving for your child via custodial accounts and the 529b plan. It’s no secret that college is expensive. Parents have noticed and are making saving a pr...
-
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Will Bitcoin Reach $300K by End of 2021?The early stages of the third supply shock are being felt by the worlds first and only truly decentralized digital asset - Bitcoin.Currently trading for $19,245, a new Bitcoin all-time high above $1...
-
Calculating Yield to Maturity (YTM) on Debt InstrumentsDebt yield refers to the rate of return an investor can expect to earn if he/she holds a debt instrument until maturity. Such instruments include government-backed T-billsTreasury Bills (T-Bills)Treas...