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Futures Spread Trading: The Anatomy of a Classic Corn-Wheat Spread

Why do some traders prefer to spread trade versus trading outright futures contracts? The contracts often selected by the trader may be typically...

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Tips & Strategies

How to Collect Premium with Iron Condors

Different circumstances call for different trading strategies. Part of becoming a complete trader is a balanced, disciplined approach with an eye...

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Options on Futures: An Introduction to Buying Options

One of the most common questions a futures broker gets is, “How do options on futures work?” The truth is, options can be as simple or complex as you...

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Forget What You Thought You Knew About Buying Futures Options

Have you purchased an option position in the past, and had the market move in your favor, only to ultimately lose money on the trade?

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Trading Psychology: How to Build a Solid Foundation

The story of two home owners… Joe and Bob have just purchased two beautiful beach front properties on the Gulf coast. Both are very excited about...

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Tips & Strategies

What’s the Best Way to Manage and Liquidate a Futures Trade?

There are two general methods futures traders use to liquidate a trade. First, a trader can pick a profit target for a trade; a point at which he...

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The Number One Rule of Trading

If there is one thing industry professionals have learned in all their years in the financial markets, it is never add to a losing position. That...

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Futures Options: Using a Delta Neutral Trading Strategy

Many traders are constantly looking for a way to manage risk. Employing a delta neutral trading strategy can help to manage exposure to the markets....

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The Psychology of Futures Trading: 3 Things You Need to Know

For many traders, the Psychology of Trading can be the greatest hurdle they need to overcome to be successful. At StoneX one of our primary goals is...

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3 Risks of Using a Discount Futures Broker

Are you considering working with a discount futures broker to reduce commission costs? If so, it’s important to understand there are additional...

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