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Futures Trading 101: Market Slippage

In the arena of futures trading, the cost of doing business is fairly straightforward. Exchange and clearing fees, as well as brokerage commissions,...

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Understanding Chart Patterns Trading vs. Indicators

Chart patterns trading is often equated to buying and selling at the direction of technical indicators. However, although chart patterns are...

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How to Start a Career in Commodity Trading

The world’s commodity markets are exciting arenas specializing in the trade of earthborn raw materials. However, be aware: Commodity trading can be a...

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Staring at a Futures Broker List and Don’t Know How to Select the Right One?

Without a doubt, one of the most important choices that a trader must make is which broker to work with in the market. No matter if you’re trading...

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Learning Forex Price Action Trading Methods and Strategies

Price is the current value of a security as determined by open market forces. It’s the product of an ongoing and unfettered interaction between...

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5 Ways A Futures Trading Simulator Can Improve Performance

Spending some time on a futures trading simulator is a great, risk-free way to gain market-related experience. Let’s take a look at five key benefits...

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What Are E-mini S&P 500 Futures?

On March 4, 1957, the Standard and Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) equities index was unveiled on Wall Street. With an initial market capitalization of $172...

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The Basics of Equity Futures Trading

Enjoying success in futures, options, forex, and equity trading requires a collection of unique attributes. And, although “buying low and selling...

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Finance 101: Futures Trading Basics

In this post, we’ll cover the essential tenets of the futures markets by examining two fundamental questions: “What are futures?” and “Why trade...

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Which Stop Loss Order Is Best for Your Strategy?

As any veteran trader will tell you, having your stops run is not a pleasant experience. However, it doesn’t need to be a financial disaster. While...

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