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Futures Trading

Why Oil Futures Trading May Be Your Best Market

Frequently referred to as the “wild west” of the financial markets, oil futures trading has a reputation for being an incredibly volatile endeavor....

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Crude Oil

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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Futures Markets

Understanding Market Correlations

A market correlation is a measure, statistical or observational that identifies a positive or negative link between the pricing of multiple assets....

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Tips & Strategies

Leading Strategies for Trading COMEX Copper Futures

The first CME Group copper futures contract was traded on July 29, 1988. Known as “high-grade copper,” the product provided traders and investors a...

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Futures 101

What Is an Inverse ETF and How Do I Make Money Selling Them?

An exchange-traded fund, or ETF, is a type of security that is traded on formal stock exchanges such as the NYSE or NASDAQ. Like mutual funds,...

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Futures 101

What’s the Difference Between Market Structure and Price Action?

At first, the concepts of market structure and price action can be a bit confusing. However, if you’re a technical trader or investor, understanding...

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Futures 101

The Basics Of Futures Analysis: Fundamentals Vs Technicals

When it comes to futures analysis, there are two primary schools of thought: fundamental and technical. Each discipline has legions of dedicated...

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Futures 101

Learn How to Day Trade

For most professions, on-the-job training (OJT) is a key part of the developmental process. Although this is certainly true for futures day traders,...

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Futures 101

Be Your Own Boss: Trading E-mini Futures for a Living

According to the 2019 World Happiness Report, the United States ranks 19th internationally in terms of “happiness.” Six metrics were used to craft...

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Futures Markets

How to Invest in Gold Futures

No matter what your investment goals are―whether it’s wealth appreciation or preservation―gold futures can help. Primarily available on the CME...

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