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Tips & Strategies

How Does Copper Futures News Impact Prices?

Because of its inherent utility, copper is among the most popular metals on the world’s markets today. With advanced applications in machinery,...

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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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Tips & Strategies

Are Micro Bitcoin Futures for You?

The past two years have been big for cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin (BTC). Amid the epic COVID-19 era run-up in crypto values, Bitcoin...

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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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Futures Trading

How to Choose the Best Futures Broker For Futures Trading

Choosing a futures broker is one of the most important decisions you will make for your commodity futures and options trading account. Whether you...

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Futures Trading

How to Get Your Friends and Family Interested in Commodity Trading

Commodity trading can be a lonely endeavor. Hours of intense preparation and strategy implementation can be both physically and mentally taxing....

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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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Crude Oil

EIA vs. API Weekly Crude Oil Inventory

Just as it’s important for grain traders to watch a WASDE report, it is equally important for oil and gas traders to watch the release of an energy...

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Futures Trading

How to Be Sure Your Futures Broker Is Reputable

Securing the services of a competent and reputable futures broker is a critical first step in your journey into the marketplace. A broker facilitates...

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Tips & Strategies

When Should You Consider Buying and Selling Options?

Unlike other securities, options feature a collection of unique functionalities. An options contract provides the trader the opportunity to open...

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