The benefits of managed futures have been widely documented for
lowering the overall risk of an investment portfolio, while increasing the opportunity
for higher returns. Institutional investors
have made managed futures an increasingly popular investment class during the
last couple decades because of this. However, managed futures are virtually
unknown to the average investor.
The managed futures investment...
It is absolutely essential to have a trading plan in writing
before you begin trading commodities. Do not take this statement lightly. A
sound trading plan is one of the most critical pieces to your success in
trading commodities. Without a trading plan, you will be prone to inconsistent
and erratic trading with a lack of confidence that might drain your...
Live cattle futures have recovered all the losses from the Tyson
plant fire in August. The market now stands at solid resistance from a prior
chart consolidation and a 62 percent retracement from highs back in April.
I still see the market as being bullish. The fundamental side looks good as packers still have solid...
The markets
have been bouncing around in a consolidation range and have been flighty to say
the least for most of August. Much of the volatility and quick reversals are
centered on trade issues between the US and China, Japan, France, Germany,
Mexico and Canada. President Trump is trying to get numerous deals done, which
should be an overall positive for the...
Time decay of futures options is a major factor option
traders must consider before they buy a futures option contract. Time decay of options means that options
theoretically lose money every day, since they have a limited life.
All futures option contracts have an expiration date.
Basically, an option contract is a bet that a market...
