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Tips & Strategies

Catching Knives: Tips for Successful Counter-Trend Trading

According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, a trend is a “prevailing tendency or inclination.” As it pertains to active trading, a trend is a...

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Futures 101

All You Need to Know About Futures Trading in US: Exchanges and Offerings

By a wide margin, the single greatest benefit of futures is the diversity of alternatives. Products facing a multitude of asset classes stand at the...

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Futures Trading

When Opening a Futures Trading Account, Size Doesn’t Determine Success

A common misconception among those new to futures trading is that one must have a high net worth to participate. In truth, you do not need to be...

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Futures Trading

6 Do's and Don'ts for Futures Traders

The futures markets are dynamic, competitive atmospheres where opportunity and risk collide on a daily basis. Participants from around the globe...

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Futures Markets

The Differences Between Investing in the S&P 500 and Trading S&P 500 Futures

The US equities markets are the world’s benchmark for wealth and prosperity. According to the World Bank, the aggregate value of US stocks is upward...

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Crude Oil

Top Strategies for Trading Crude Oil

Crude oil is one of the world’s most heavily traded commodities. Featuring consistent market depth, robust participation, and a multitude of...

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Tips & Strategies

Top Tips for Trading Candlestick Patterns

Candlestick patterns are among the most frequently used technical tools by active futures traders. No matter the strategy―whether it is trend,...

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Futures Markets

How To Find The Best Futures To Trade

Active trading is mentally, physically, and financially taxing. In order to have a legitimate shot at success, it’s imperative that you align your...

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Trading Strategy

Learn the Difference Between a Stop Order and a Limit Order

In futures trading, order type matters. Markets, limits, and stops are three varieties of orders implemented to enhance strategic efficacy. In this...

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Tips & Strategies

How Trading Leverage Can Produce Extraordinary Gains

Futures trading is a unique discipline. There are no time clocks to punch, 401ks, or employee health insurance policies ― your success depends upon...

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