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Day Trading Futures For Income

Following the rise of the digital marketplace, day trading futures has become an exceedingly attractive way to make a living. Featuring low barriers...

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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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Are the Futures Markets Efficient?

According to the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH), the financial markets are methodical systems specializing in the valuation of assets. Under EMH,...

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E-MINI RUSSELL 2000 FUTURE FAQS

The Russell 2000 (RUT) is a publicly traded equities index that is composed of a diverse cross-section of U.S. small-cap companies. Featuring...

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Who Owns the World’s Gold?

Gold has been a premium asset for centuries, acting both as a store of wealth and a means of exchange. Whether used in specie, a currency peg, or...

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Gold and the Global Financial Crisis of 2008

The financial crisis of 2008 shook the foundations of traditional finance. For the first time since the Great Depression, the future viability of the...

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Understanding Oil Futures Leverage

A common saying in financial markets asserts that leverage is the quintessential double-edged sword. That axiom may never be more relevant than it is...

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A Market Overview of Metal Commodities

In commodity futures markets, gold, oil and corn typically grab the headlines, especially whenever there’s a surge in demand, concerns over supply or...

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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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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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