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When it comes to trading stock options, traders defer to the Greek language to address risk. Are you familiar with “option Greeks?” In this article,...
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Options contracts are unique financial instruments. One thing that makes them different from forex pairs, ETFs, or stocks is that they have a finite...
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 brought dramatic uncertainty to the world’s capital markets. As a result, commodities prices spiked...
Read MoreWHEN TO USE SHORT VS. LONG FUTURES COMMODITY CONTRACTS
In the live futures markets, a trader has two basic choices: buy or sell. When you buy a futures contract, you are “going long” the market in the...
Read MoreTRADING CORN FUTURES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Agriculture futures offer market participants a vast array of hedging and speculative possibilities. Whether you’re trading Chicago Mercantile...
Read MoreSTOCK TRADING VS. STOCK INVESTING: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
When it comes to making money in the world’s equities markets, there are two strategies: stock trading and stock investing. Each has a unique...
Read MoreFIVE THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A COMMODITIES BROKER
Commodities are a prime asset class for active traders. Whether you’re interested in hedging risk exposure or speculating on future pricing...
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