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Tips & Strategies

Trading Small Cap Stocks with E-Mini Russell 2000 Futures

If you’re interested in maximizing risk and reward, look no further than the Russell 2000 index. Comprising equity offerings nicknamed the “small...

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Recession

Do Gold Prices Always Go Up During a Recession?

According to Forbes contributor David Rodeck, a recession is a “significant decline in economic activity that lasts for months or even years.”...

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Micro-DAX Futures: Smaller Contracts for Individual Traders

Eurex launched DAX® futures (FDAX) — based on the DAX® Stock Index of the 40 largest German stocks — in the 1990s. It quickly grew to one of the...

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How to Trade DAX® Futures

The DAX® futures complex provides a unique opportunity to profit from one of the world’s most dynamic stock indexes. The Deutscher Aktienindex (DAX®)...

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Eurex Index Futures: A Liquid Global Marketplace

Stock traders, investors, and hedgers have long known the value of stock index futures. Traders can access exposures to an entire country’s equity...

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OHLC Charts vs. Candlestick Charts: Which Is Better?

One of the first steps to becoming a competent technical trader is to choose a suitable chart type. Active traders enjoy a variety of alternatives,...

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Futures Trading

The Ins And Outs Of Futures Calendar Spread Trading

No matter whether you’re an active speculator or a hedger, spreads can be a valuable addition to your comprehensive trading plan. Featuring limited...

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Tips & Strategies

How to Harness the Power of Moving Average Crossovers

A moving average is one of the most popular technical indicators. Traders frequently use them to discern trends, identify reversals, and locate...

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Purchasing Options

The Differences Between Buying vs Selling Options

From active speculation to risk management, traders take advantage of the unique flexibility of options on a routine basis. However, in contrast to...

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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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