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Tips & Strategies

Top Tips for Trading Candlestick Patterns

Candlestick patterns are among the most frequently used technical tools by active futures traders. No matter the strategy―whether it is trend,...

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Futures Spread

How To Trade Futures Spreads Profitably

Once reserved only for institutional traders, spreads are gaining popularity among retail participants around the globe. Reduced margin requirements,...

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Tips & Strategies

Learn How to Trade Commodities Like a Pro

For anyone interested in learning how to trade commodities, there are several essential areas of study. First, it’s critical to select a market that...

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Futures Trading

Building An Edge: Trading Live Futures With The Potential To Win

By definition, a trading edge is an approach to the market that creates an advantage over other participants. Finding or designing such an advantage...

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Tips & Strategies

Trading Small Cap Stocks with E-Mini Russell 2000 Futures

If you’re interested in maximizing risk and reward, look no further than the Russell 2000 index. Comprising equity offerings nicknamed the “small...

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Risk Management

Futures Trading Strategies That Optimize Risk vs Reward

No matter what your goals and resources are, having a structured approach to market entry, exit, and risk management is a necessity. Without this...

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Tips & Strategies

Trading the S&P 500 200-Day Moving Averages

The moving average is one of the most popular technical indicators among futures traders. Moving averages come in many forms, including exponential,...

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Bullish

Trading Bullish Reversals: How to Buy Futures at the Market's Bottom

No matter if you specialize in trading stocks, real estate, or artwork, you’ve certainly heard the phrase “buy low, sell high.” In futures, it is the...

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Tips & Strategies

Top Tips for Selecting the Right Futures Trading Software

Since the days of the ticker tape, traders have had a thirst for fast information and unfettered market access. With the advent of internet...

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Futures Markets

3 Benefits of Trading Micro Futures

The line of micro futures products offered by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) offers traders a collection of distinct advantages. Featuring...

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