Trading Currencies: Futures vs. Forex
Perhaps the oldest standardized mode of trade involves the swapping of foreign currencies. Exchanging one form of money for another has long been an...
Read MoreLearning the Basics of E-Mini Futures Trading
The U.S. equities market is the largest in the world, boasting more than $25 trillion in value. Led by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the...
Read More3 Ways to Achieve Low Latency Trading
The contemporary futures marketplace is a fast-moving, ultra-competitive environment. Orders are sent to the market remotely via internet...
Read More5 Key Questions to Ask a Commodity Trading Advisor
The astronomer Carl Sagan once said there was no such thing as a dumb question. And that’s because the worst thing you can do is not ask all the...
Read MoreLive Futures Trading: Pre- and Post-market Session Planning
Live futures trading is a taxing endeavor that requires extensive preparation and analysis. Dedicating adequate time to the discipline of active...
Read MoreHow to Manage Your Risk with Stop and Limit Orders
According to a 2010 study published by the University of California, 80 percent of short-term traders new to the market quit within two years. In...
Read MoreLeveraging IRAs As Part of Your Futures Trading Strategy
Using funds salted away in an IRA is a time-tested futures trading strategy that may enhance your returns, although it’s by no means a riskless...
Read MoreA Market Overview of Metal Commodities
In commodity futures markets, gold, oil and corn typically grab the headlines, especially whenever there’s a surge in demand, concerns over supply or...
Read MoreThe Ins and Outs of Trading On Margin in Futures
Perhaps the most dreaded phrase in any trader or investor’s vocabulary is “margin call.” Margin calls are a broker’s request for the deposit of...
Read MoreLow Latency Trading: Staying Competitive by Optimizing Speed
The futures markets are dynamic atmospheres where business is conducted at near light speeds. To succeed in this hypercompetitive arena, low latency...
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