Futures Trading Blog

l asked:


Futures trading indicates Sen.Clinton’s chances of nomination at 19%. When will her campaign end in your estimation? Are these futures traders smart or not smart or do they know something we all don’t?

TILLEMA

Sacha Tarkovsky asked:


Futures trading systems allow anyone to build long-term capital gains – quickly, and without incurring high asset manager fees. Systems and can yield annual profits of 50% to 100% - sometimes even more.

You should consider using a futures trading system for the following reasons.

1. Diversification – a number of asset classes are covered that are uncorrelated to the stock markets - and they include, currencies, interest rates, stock indices, metals, energies, grains and meats, and food and fibre.

2. Systems generate profits in any market condition – you can make money in both rising, and falling markets - meaning there are constant opportunities for profit.

3. The global economy is expanding fast - and countries such as India and China, are leading a worldwide global economic expansion. The perfect example of this boom is the huge rise in the price of crude oil.

4. Futures trading systems have a technical basis – they follow market momentum. Systems don’t care why prices move - they simply follow market trends, to stack up huge capital gains.

5. Futures trading systems are quick and easy to use - you can manage your own investment in less than 30 minutes a day, and still make huge gains - without paying large fees to fund managers.

The Popularity of Futures Trading Systems

The popularity in futures trading systems is fuelled by the growth of the Internet - and the fall in the price of high-powered computers and software. Now, anyone with a basic computer and an Internet connection can trade for big profits.

Build Your Own System, or Buy One?

It’s down to the individual - but it is easy to build your own system.

If you want the perfect futures trading system, then read articles on breakout systems. Breakout systems are simple to understand and use - and the rules are programmable into many software packages, such as Supercharts and Tradestation.

If you want to buy a futures trading package there are many good ones around, just use this checklist:

1. Make sure you understand the logic – the logic needs to be easy to understand - so you have the confidence to follow it. Avoid the so-called “black box” systems – where the logic not visible to you.

2. Track record – Look for some form of real time track record - not just a hypothetical simulation. Let’s face it - we can all make money - if we know the price history!

3. Check the vendor and his background carefully - so you are comfortable with the support, and backup you may need.

4. Make sure you check the drawdowns - check the worst time to invest and the fall from this level – also, how long does it take to make a new high. This of course could happen again - and you will need to be prepared for short-term losses - and this will give you good guide.

5. Look for a long-term trend following system - as long-term trends make the biggest profits. Avoid day trading systems, as these tend to be less effective.

Buying a futures trading system is really just down to common sense. Find out as much as you can about the system, and logic - until you are comfortable about making a purchase.

Get Ready for Big Profits

We are seeing huge moves in commodity and future contracts - and these moves can yield big profits.

The advantage of a technically based futures trading system, is that you don’t need to decide when to enter - the system will simply lock in, and follow the big trends as they emerge.

A Disciplined Plan for Profits

The advantage of using a futures trading system, is that you are not subject to your emotions - which is the main reason futures traders tend to lose money.

Crude oil has made many people look at trading the markets - but there are always great trends around. For example, currencies are always trending - as are many of the other groups.

In conclusion, futures trading systems are quick and easy to use, save you money on advisor fees, add diversification to your portfolio, and give you the potential for big capital gains.



SIECK

nkitchen31 asked:


I’ve been doing some options trading lately. I am trying to find ways to help determine which strike price is a better decision.

Thanks in advance!

SOUTHARD

shajahanshafi asked:


Pls tell me if u know any websites or news letters which gives in formation about securities with strong trends.

OROS

rtsurvivor asked:

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Are futures trading systems always good. In my opinion, no. Actually, I never had much luck with commodity trading trading systems.
1st… You have to have a ton of faith in the creator of the futures trading system.
2nd… You have to have a pretty good sized futures trading account.
3rd… You have to accept the fact that the “Draw-Down” can be large at times.

BOATMAN

Lucy K asked:


I0m starting a new job in a scrap trading company and I need to find good scrap trading web site on Internet..

Waste trading is the future!!!

Thank you all for help me!

HELMIG

Hungton L asked:


Is there an easy way or any website like Etrade that lets you trade futures?

SOBUS

Munkee asked:


Can you suggest me some resources I can learn about futures? I’m interested in trading gold, coffee, metal, and some other commodities.

BUFORD

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


There is more to future charts than just patterns on the wall. They can be a crucial aspect in a company’s success. Through these charts, investors can predict the future outcome and trends on the market.

Make sure you are aware of the terms used to describe the graphs to be able to make full use of them.

The first question many would ask is on what a price chart basically is. It is, in fact a lineage of prices that you plot against time intervals. It can therefore be called a time series plot as well.

When we are talking about futures commodity graphs, the y axis would represent price changes and the x axis would represent the time intervals on which the changes are noted.

Analysts use such charts to track the changes or stability of their stocks, and investors use them to predict the future trends in the market. They prove as vital tools to the traders looking to invest in shares that are on their way up, and that is why many a time you will see traders hiring analysts.

The 4 different kinds of charts in use in the trading industry are:

a. Line Charts,

b. Bar Charts,

c. Candle Stick Charts

d. Point and Figure Charts.

1. Line Charts - The line graphs are generally the simplest to make, and to interpret as well. They are made by connecting price points of the shares over a time periods on the other axis as mentioned earlier. The price points are normally selected from closing prices of the stock. Investors tend to prioritize the closing price, since it gives uniformity to the analysis and does not allow fluctuations to affect their judgment.

2. Bar Charts - They are a series of high and low lines that are used to depict the rise and fall in stock prices. They are the easiest to read, and they are color coded, making them very effective as well.

3. Candlestick Chart - This was first used in Japan by a successful silk trader hundreds of years ago. It can be made on a daily basis, or using intraday prices or even a weekly basis, long term.

4. Point And Figure Chart - This is one that is purely price based, and not time based. Although the x axis is present, it is not given importance as in other graphs.

Every kind of graph you may use has its own pros and cons, and there is a lot of variety to choose from as well. So don’t try to achieve your result from the same kind of graph, move on to others to save time. Make sure you have at least three or four versions of graphs at your disposal.



CRANER

salaudheenkv asked:


i am working for a financial brokergae company. So my job is collect maximum future commodity trading accounts for my company. For this purpose, i need to approach rich people in my area. So please give me some ideas… how to find out them and approach them…
anwar

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