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Futures Markets

Seasonality: The Impact on the Energy Markets

Seasonality refers to the fluctuations in the value of an asset in relation to the time of year. Although predicting the effect of its impact isn’t...

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Gold: The Ultimate Safe-Haven Asset

When it comes to managing risk, gold has been a tried-and-true insurance policy for the bulk of human history. For producers, speculators, and...

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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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Last Traded Price vs. Market Price: Defining the Difference

The market price and last traded price of a futures contract are often confused with one another. However, both have completely different meanings...

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