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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 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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Futures Trading

Money Never Sleeps: Futures Trading Hours Run 23/5

The rise of the electronic marketplace has created many advantages for the active trader, including increased liquidity, ease of market access, and...

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Futures 101

Learn How to Leverage DJIA Futures Charts

Alongside the Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) and NASDAQ Composite (NASDAQ) equities indices, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA, DOW) is a...

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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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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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