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Futures 101

How to Identify the Best Futures Broker for You

The futures markets are dynamic, ever-evolving environments. Securing the services of a competent brokerage firm is a necessity when attempting to...

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Futures 101

The Basics Of Day Trading E-mini Products

The lineup of futures products available for trade on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) provides a wide variety of asset classes. From...

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Futures Trading

What Is the E-mini S&P Trading Secret?

Update – this post was written before the launch of CME’s newest product – the Micro E-Mini. Here’s a link to a Micro E-mini resources page.

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Trading Strategy

Best Futures Trading Strategies: 6 Ways to Minimize the Impact of Market Slippage

When it comes to the various hidden costs of futures trading, slippage is the undisputed king of the hill. When a market or stop-market order is...

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Futures Trading

What Is The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission?

Established in the mid-1970s, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is the go-to authority for American exchange-traded derivatives....

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Futures Trading

Why It Is Important to Work With a Futures Broker

If you don’t have a background in finance, the futures markets can seem intimidating. Given the complexities of active trading, it’s a great idea to...

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Futures 101

What Makes Gold Valuable?

Gold has been a standard of wealth for centuries. Prosperous nations dating back to 3000 B.C. have viewed it as a source of riches or form of...

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Trading Strategy

Advanced Trading Strategies: Order Carry Over vs. EOD Cancellation

The minutes preceding the closing bell are a time of intense deliberation for traders who are managing open positions. For intraday and day traders,...

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Futures 101

3 Easy Ways to Learn Futures Trading

When it comes to active trading, the learning curve is steep, and time is money. Getting up to speed as quickly as possible may be the most important...

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Tips & Strategies

How Does Liquidity Impact the Futures Markets?

Futures market liquidity is an important topic that’s easy to overlook. However, if you’re going to prosper as an active trader, then understanding...

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