Wit and trivia in this financial book helps readers see how commodity trading works. This award-winner has been called "the most understandable book for explaining futures basics" and has many examples of profits and losses in a financial arena bigger than the stock market. Revised 02/01.

The essential guide to trading futures, without all the fuss This uncomplicated guide for beginners proves that you don't have to be a financial wizard to successfully trade futures . . . and you don't have to hire a financial advisor to tell you what to do either. Instead, Futures Made Simple outlines the basic strategies that even novice investors can use to make money with futures. The book lays just what you need to know—what futures are, how the exchanges work, how to analyse the markets, and how to trade futures either on- or offline. An excellent entry-level guide to futures trading Written by a successful trader with almost two decades of experience in equities, futures, options, and other vehicles Features easy-to-understand examples and bulleted summaries of key points to make learning simple For investors at any level of experience who want to move into futures trading, Futures Made Simple offers expert advice and fundamental guidance for profitable investing.

Are you a beginner in the world of futures trading? Do you want to learn how to navigate the futures market and develop successful trading strategies? Look no further! "Futures Trading 101: A Step-by-Step Guide and Strategies for Beginner Traders" is your ultimate resource. In this comprehensive guide, you will embark on a journey that demystifies the complexities of futures trading. With clear explanations and practical examples, you will gain a solid understanding of futures contracts, key participants in the market, and the advantages and risks associated with trading futures. But it doesn't stop there! This book goes beyond the basics and dives into essential topics such as choosing a reliable futures broker, opening a trading account, and understanding margin requirements. You will learn how to interpret contract specifications, price quotations, and tick sizes, as well as calculate profit and loss. To succeed in futures trading, you need more than just knowledge. That's why this book also covers fundamental and technical analysis techniques, allowing you to evaluate supply and demand factors, interpret market sentiment, and utilize technical indicators to identify trading opportunities. Ready to put your newfound knowledge into action? Discover a wide range of trading strategies tailored to your style, including day trading, swing trading, trend-following, and range trading. Effective risk management techniques, such as setting stop-loss orders and managing position sizes, are also covered in detail. But it doesn't end there. This book delves into advanced topics like spread trading, options on futures, and even automated trading and algorithmic strategies to take your trading to the next level. With "Futures Trading 101," you have access to all the tools and resources needed to kickstart your trading journey. From goal setting and risk tolerance assessment to market access, trading platforms, and tax considerations, this book leaves no stone unturned. Don't miss out on the opportunity to become a knowledgeable and confident futures trader. Get your copy of "Futures Trading 101: A Step-by-Step Guide and Strategies for Beginner Traders" and unlock the potential of futures trading today!

Winning consistently in the futures markets is generally regarded as the single toughest challenge facing traders and investors today. Yet, financial rewards can be quick-in-coming and extraordinarily substantial if these highly leveraged markets are traded correctly and intelligently. In this career capping book, 20 year veteran trader Chick Goslin reveals the incredibly powerful techniques he found to be the most effective for capturing substantial futures profits.

This is the definitive and complete guide to spread trading in futures. Covers spread trading methods -- analyzing spreads and spread price action, as well as discovering and executing profitable spread trades. Brings together various methods, such as analyzing prices combined with analyzing historical data on commodity price trends. Offers information on the following topics: Why Spread Prices Change, Carrying Charges, Historical Comparison Analysis, Seasonal Analysis, Chart Analysis, The Trading Plan, Trading Techniques, Sources of Information. This is a completely revised, updated, and expanded version o: Smith's earlier book, Commodity Spreads.

"If you've never traded futures but would like to, this book is highly recommended. An excellent introduction to the futures markets and also a useful reference source for the seasoned trader." --Thomas E. Aspray, Editorial Director and Chief Analyst, Traders' Library "No one explains complex financial strategies as clearly and intelligently as Todd Lofton. If you're intrigued by the possibility of making money in the futures markets, Getting Started in Futures is the very best place to start your education." --Karl Weber, coauthor (with Jonathan M. Tisch) of The Power of We: Succeeding Through Partnerships Getting Started in Futures explains in simple, easy-to-understand terms everything you need to know to start trading futures successfully. You'll learn how to forecast prices, how hedging works, and how to take advantage of new electronic trading opportunities. The updated Fifth Edition includes discussions on the increasingly important role of futures markets in foreign currencies, equity indexes, interest rates, and proper money management. You'll also fin a complete chapter on single-stock futures -- the newest financial futures market. Order your copy today!

Completely updated, this practical guide has the information investors need to keep up in the complex, fast-paced, and highly profitable world of options and futures, where everything is in play-from oil to diamonds, poultry to vaccines, franchises to coffee. Provides cutting edge information on energy futures and options Tools for creating flexible strategies that can move with the times New information on the solid standbys like livestock, precious metals, and equities Keyed to the new realities of the global economy, making this book vital for investors at all levels Highly respected expert author