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Trading Strategy

How Futures Brokers Help You Become An Independent Trader

The futures markets are fast-paced, highly competitive environments. It’s common for individuals new to the arena to be intimidated by the...

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Futures Trading

The Dos and Don'ts of Using Your Smartphone for Futures Trading

Although the history of the smartphone only dates to 2007, it has had an immeasurable impact on all of our lives, from the way we communicate to the...

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Futures Trading

Using Moving Averages in Futures Trading

One the most popular and versatile tools of technical analysis is the moving average (MA). MAs are classified as “lagging” indicators, meaning that...

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Pivot Points

Using Pivot Points in Futures Trading

The futures markets are fast-paced environments that require discipline and insight to successfully navigate. In order to achieve a winning...

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Trading Strategy

Fibonacci Expansions

Fibonacci numbers, or the Fibonacci sequence, is a numeric device credited to Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa dating to the late 12th and...

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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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Trading Strategy

Developing a Trading Strategy

To achieve success within the dynamic environment of futures trading, aspiring traders must engage the market with confidence, discipline and...

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Position Size

How to Calculate the Optimal Position Size

Perhaps the most important question a trader will face is “How much risk do I assume on the next trade?” A fundamental driver of risk is position...

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Futures Trading

When To Exit A Profitable Futures Trade

The current futures marketplace is a dynamic environment, featuring substantial and rapid swings in asset pricing. Traders often make the choice to...

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Futures Contracts

Futures Contracts: Rollover and Settlement

In contrast to many other financial instruments, futures contracts are traded on a finite timeline. A futures contract may not be held in perpetuity...

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