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Differences Between Contango and Normal Backwardation in Commodity Futures

This blog covers common topics about contango and backwardation in the commodity markets. What they are? How they are different? What are their...

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Futures Trading

The Moving Average Ribbon

The Moving Average Ribbon indicator is a series of moving averages of different lengths plotted at the same time on a chart. The result is a ribbon...

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Futures Trading

The True Strength Index

The True Strength Index is an indicator that was developed by William Blau in the early 1990’s. It is a momentum-based indicator that was designed to...

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Trading Strategy

Make Your Stop Loss Order a 2 Lot!

“Man I am glad I got stopped out when I did…look where the market is trading now!” This is probably a true statement if the market really went in the...

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Futures Trading

Why Stop Orders Get Rejected

Stop orders are primarily used to protect losses on a position, lock in profits on a position, or enter a market on a breakout. Regardless of the...

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Futures Trading

Stops and Liquidity

Stop orders can be used in futures trading as a great way to help manage risk and protect losses, lock in profits, or enter the market on a breakout....

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Futures Trading

If I Enter on a Limit, Can I Place My Protective Stop at the Same Time?

A common question that new traders often ask is if it is acceptable to place a protective stop while simultaneously placing an order to enter on a...

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Futures Trading

Tax Advantages of Futures Trading

As we are all aware, tax season is now upon us and I am sure everybody could use some relief from the tax man, so what better time to learn about the...

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Futures Trading

Using Dojis for Short Term Trading

Doji bars are one of the single most useful single bar patterns that any trader can identify. They can be used for entries, exits, or to determine...

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