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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

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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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Tips & Strategies

Tired of Equity Trading? Stock Index Futures Are Worth a Look

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that the unexpected can create chaos in the capital markets. For astute market participants, the COVID-19-inspired...

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Futures Trading

Avoiding The Perils Of Trading Leverage

Boasting initial margins ranging from 5 to 15 percent, the futures markets are a paradise for traders interested in maximizing the potential of their...

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Futures Markets

Seasonality: The Impact on the Energy Markets

Seasonality refers to the fluctuations in the value of an asset in relation to the time of year. Although predicting the effect of its impact isn’t...

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Tips & Strategies

When Should You Use a Trailing Stop Loss Strategy?

Using a trailing stop loss is a great way to lock in profits or limit risk in an active market. In fact, professional futures traders frequently...

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Futures Contracts

What’s the Difference Between Forward and Futures Contracts?

From exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to forex pairs, a vast array of derivatives products help individuals pursue almost any financial goal. Two such...

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