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How to Choose the Best Futures Broker For Futures Trading
Choosing a futures broker is one of the most important decisions you will make for your commodity futures and options trading account. Whether you...
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Types of Futures Trades: Basis, Spread, Hedging
One of the greatest advantages afforded to traders who actively engage the futures markets is the ability to satisfy a wide range of objectives or...
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EIA vs. API Weekly Crude Oil Inventory
Just as it’s important for grain traders to watch a WASDE report, it is equally important for oil and gas traders to watch the release of an energy...
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What Is the Difference Between Market Orders and Limit Orders?
Being able to enter and exit the market efficiently is vital to sustaining long-term profitability. To achieve this goal, active futures traders use...
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Top Tips for Trading Candlestick Patterns
Candlestick patterns are among the most frequently used technical tools by active futures traders. No matter the strategy―whether it is trend,...
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How Does Implied Volatility Affect Options?
In the futures and options markets, volatility is a primary concern of every participant. No matter what you’re trading―whether it’s stocks or...
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How to Start a Career in Commodity Trading
The world’s commodity markets are exciting arenas specializing in the trade of earthborn raw materials. However, be aware: Commodity trading can be a...
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How Do I Get Started Trading Stocks?
The U.S. equities markets are vast and feature a wide array of unique opportunities. Regardless of your expertise, there’s a sector, mutual fund,...
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Futures Trading: What Are All of These Months?
Almost every new futures trader who I speak with understands basic market fundamentals but gets tripped up when learning about the different months...
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