Basic Mechanics of Agricultural Options
There are two types of options: calls and puts. A call option is a financial instrument that increases in value if the underlying commodity increases...
Read MoreDeep Out-Of-The-Money Options: A Calculated Risk
The trading strategy of purchasing a deep out-of-the-money call or put option has been referenced as purchasing a “lottery ticket”. Both present an...
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Know Your Trading Lingo: A List of Terms to Help You Speak Our Language
As you start following the futures markets, you will find that brokers, traders, and individuals in the futures/commodities industry have certain...
Read MoreDoes Back Testing Work?
Many times, there are traders that want to back test their strategy and trading ideas before going live. They spend days and weeks pouring over data...
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Credit Spreads: A Way to Collect Premium with a Defined Risk
Many traders are familiar with collecting premiums by selling options, and it has proved to be a profitable strategy. However, the unlimited risk...
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Crude Oil Futures FAQ
Futures contracts, including trading in crude oil futures, are financial instruments that carry with them legally binding obligations. Buyer and...
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Creating a Futures Portfolio
At the end of the day, most traders and investors are searching for something that works. For them, this involves ways to limit risk while trying to...
Read MoreThe Slow Stochastic Indicator
The Slow Stochastic is an oscillator type indicator that is used to help identify changes in momentum while identifying support and resistance...
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