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Futures Markets

A Quick Overview of the Types of Futures Markets

From coffee and crude oil to S&P 500 futures and Treasuries, many different types of markets are available to futures investors.

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Futures Spread Trading

Futures Spread Trading

In the world of finance, “spread” has several definitions, every one unique to the specific asset class or security being traded. Although each of...

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Futures Options

Factors that Determine the Value of a Futures Option

If you are looking to buy high-end exercise equipment, you would research and analyze its features and technologies before making a purchase. After...

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Trading Strategy

Developing a Trading Strategy

To achieve success within the dynamic environment of futures trading, aspiring traders must engage the market with confidence, discipline and...

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Position Size

How to Calculate the Optimal Position Size

Perhaps the most important question a trader will face is “How much risk do I assume on the next trade?” A fundamental driver of risk is position...

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Futures Trading

When To Exit A Profitable Futures Trade

The current futures marketplace is a dynamic environment, featuring substantial and rapid swings in asset pricing. Traders often make the choice to...

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Stocks vs. Futures

The Differences Between Stocks and Futures

When it comes to deciding between stocks and futures, it’s not like you are suddenly between a rock and a hard place. That’s because both investment...

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Futures Contracts

Futures Contracts: Rollover and Settlement

In contrast to many other financial instruments, futures contracts are traded on a finite timeline. A futures contract may not be held in perpetuity...

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Futures Trading

Differences Between Contango and Normal Backwardation in Commodity Futures

This blog covers common topics about contango and backwardation in the commodity markets. What they are? How they are different? What are their...

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Futures Trading

The Moving Average Ribbon

The Moving Average Ribbon indicator is a series of moving averages of different lengths plotted at the same time on a chart. The result is a ribbon...

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