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Trading Strategy

Types of Futures Trades: Basis, Spread, Hedging

One of the greatest advantages afforded to traders who actively engage the futures markets is the ability to satisfy a wide range of objectives or...

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Futures Investing

Determining Whether Investing in Futures Is Right for You

The current futures marketplace offers many advantages to investors interested in preserving or increasing their wealth via capital investment in the...

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NAFTA

Global Corn: Argentina, Mexico and the U.S. Farmer

The introduction of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in the mid 1990s marked the beginning of current U.S.–Mexico economic relations....

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Technical Analysis

Fibonacci Expansions

Fibonacci numbers, or the Fibonacci sequence, is a numeric device credited to Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa dating to the late 12th and...

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Hedging

The Differences Between Hedgers and Speculators in Futures Markets

When you look at futures trading, it may appear that there is a never-ending tug of war between the profit-seeking speculators and the...

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Trading Strategy

Fibonacci Expansions

Fibonacci numbers, or the Fibonacci sequence, is a numeric device credited to Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa dating to the late 12th and...

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Futures Markets

A Quick Overview of the Types of Futures Markets

From coffee and crude oil to S&P 500 futures and Treasuries, many different types of markets are available to futures investors.

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Fundamental Analysis

The Basics of Fundamental Analysis

Fundamental analysis has a broad definition that encompasses a wide range of market-related applications. At its core, fundamental analysis takes...

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Futures Spread Trading

Futures Spread Trading

In the world of finance, “spread” has several definitions, every one unique to the specific asset class or security being traded. Although each of...

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Futures Spread Trading

Futures Spread Trading

In the world of finance, “spread” has several definitions, every one unique to the specific asset class or security being traded. Although each of...

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