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Notional funding is simply an agreement a client has with a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) to trade his or her managed futures account at a level beyond the amount of cash deposited. The amount above the cash deposited to the adjusted trading level is called notional funds.  For example, an investor could open a managed futures account with $200,000 in cash...
I believe gold prices will move higher over the long term, but there are some warning signs in this market that I can’t ignore. The most notable one is the outside bar reversal on the weekly charts at the beginning of September. I also get the feeling that the general worry barometer has dropped in recent weeks and that can be...
Agriculture commodity prices have dropped substantially this year. The agriculture commodities consist mainly of the grains, livestock and softs (food).  Some commodities like corn, lean hogs and cocoa had their moments in the sun this year.  Now, most of the agriculture commodities are firmly entrenched in downtrends. The good news is that I suspect many of these...
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...
The price of gold has been trading sideways to lower during the last couple months. This is typical of the gold market after it has a strong run higher and it just can’t get the steady flow of “bad” news to support the ever-increasing prices. Prices have started to bounce slightly in this long-term bull market, but this might not be...
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