What Is a Vertical Spread?
One of the ways active traders can secure bullish or bearish exposure with limited risk is by using a vertical spread. In this blog article, we’ll...
Read MoreThe Top 3 Advantages of Trading Futures Options
Options on futures, or “futures options,” offer market participants an unparalleled collection of opportunities. However, their name often confuses...
Read MoreUnderstanding the Concepts of Support & Resistance in Futures Trading
When it comes to technical futures trading, support and resistance is a key concept to understand. Whether you’re applying trend, reversal, or...
Read More3 Steps to Opening Your First Online Futures Trading Account
The vastly reduced barriers to entry may be the biggest upside to trading in the contemporary futures marketplace. In comparison to decades past,...
Read MoreWhat Is Margin Trading?
If you’re new to futures, then you may find yourself asking: What is margin trading? In short, margin trading is the act of securing the rights to an...
Read MoreIs Futures Trading Gambling?
Futures trading is often characterized as being similar to playing poker or betting horses for a living. The possibility of financial loss brings...
Read MoreAdvanced Techniques for Futures Trading: Trailing Stop Strategy
Futures and stock trading are two very different disciplines. While it’s true that the ultimate goal of each endeavor is to buy low and sell high (or...
Read MoreHow to Use Candlestick Patterns for Day Trading
Developed in the 18th century by rice trader Munehisa Homma, Japanese candlesticks have a long and storied history in the financial markets. From the...
Read MoreTrading E-mini Futures for a Living
Update – this post was written before the launch of CME’s newest product – the Micro E-Mini.
Read MoreUnderstanding Futures Commissions: How They Affect Your Trading Strategies
In the futures markets, business is conducted on margin using high degrees of leverage. In order for an aspiring trader to place buy and sell orders...
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