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Futures 101

The Ins and Outs of Gold Futures Margin

For active precious metals traders, the gold futures contracts listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) are the industry standard. Offering...

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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 Trading

How to Be Sure Your Futures Broker Is Reputable

Securing the services of a competent and reputable futures broker is a critical first step in your journey into the marketplace. A broker facilitates...

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Technical Indicators

Three Types of Technical Indicators for Day Trading

In the contemporary marketplace, technical analysis is the driving force behind a broad spectrum of trading strategies. Whether you’re engaging the...

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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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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

All Futures Brokers Are Not Equal

Although the exchanges being traded are the same, all futures brokers are not equal. Some excel in specific areas, such as pricing and technology,...

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Futures 101

Learn How to Read Candlestick Patterns Like a Pro

In contemporary technical analysis, candlestick patterns are go-to indicators for legions of active traders. From the doji to the evening star, these...

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Futures Investing

The Key Takeaways of Trading vs. Investing

Perhaps the biggest misconception among the public regarding trading is that trading and investing are the same thing. Nothing could be further from...

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Futures 101

Trading 101: Understanding Futures Contracts Specifications

Understanding how to read and interpret futures contracts specifications is an important part of getting started in the market. A contract’s...

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