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Trading Strategy

Advanced Techniques for Futures Trading: Trailing Stop Strategy

Managing profitable positions efficiently is an integral aspect of achieving longevity in the futures marketplace. Addressing trade selection and...

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Futures Trading

Understanding How to Use Bollinger Bands

Developed by John Bollinger in the 1980s, Bollinger Bands (BBs) are a popular public domain technical tool for active futures traders. No matter your...

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Futures Trading

Tips for Trading Futures Breakouts Profitably

Identifying and capitalizing on breakouts is among the most popular strategies for enhancing futures trading profitability. A breakout occurs when an...

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Futures Trading

Avoiding The Perils Of Trading Leverage

Boasting initial margins ranging from 5 to 15 percent, the futures markets are a paradise for traders interested in maximizing the potential of their...

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Futures Trading

5 Key Benefits Of Futures Trading In The Digital Age

Since the dawn of the 21st century, advancing technologies have made the open outcry trading pits of decades past all but obsolete. Business in the...

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Futures Investing

How to Trade Micro WTI Crude Oil Futures Contracts

When it comes to commodities, energies are an exceedingly popular asset class. And, within the energies segment, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude...

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Futures Trading

What Is the E-mini S&P Trading Secret?

Update – this post was written before the launch of CME’s newest product – the Micro E-Mini. Here’s a link to a Micro E-mini resources page.

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Trading Strategy

Best Futures Trading Strategies: 6 Ways to Minimize the Impact of Market Slippage

When it comes to the various hidden costs of futures trading, slippage is the undisputed king of the hill. When a market or stop-market order is...

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Futures Trading

What Is The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission?

Established in the mid-1970s, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is the go-to authority for American exchange-traded derivatives....

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Futures Trading

Why It Is Important to Work With a Futures Broker

If you don’t have a background in finance, the futures markets can seem intimidating. Given the complexities of active trading, it’s a great idea to...

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