"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!

The same electronic trading forces that are changing the face of stock trading, are moving into the futures and options market, where traders can trade the entire stock market rather than just one stock at a time. Some of the richest opportunities to trade the stock market can be found at the futures and options exchanges. This work aims to teach the novice trader everything necessary to get started in electronically day trading the equity index markets.

Many investors learn how to trade equity options, but many are unfamiliar with futures. As headlines about commodity prices proliferate, active, self-directed investors are turning their attention to futures. The Complete Guide to Futures Trading is a comprehensive introductory handbook to investing with commodity futures, including the increasingly popular mini(r) stock index futures and the new singles stock futures contracts. It offers how-to advice from finding a broker to opening an account to making a trade, and provides advice based on years of experience to help new traders get started in commodity futures.

From the basics of open outcry trading to advanced technical indicators, Fundamentals of the Futures Market gives beginning futures traders everything they need to get started. This hands-on workbook walks readers through the entire process to read and understand major reports, track prices, follow the major indicators, and more. In today’s fast-paced futures trading arena, it provides the tools readers need to trade in any commodity market—grains, metals, or financials—and minimize risk as they sharpen their trading skills.

This Ultimate Beginner's Guide will Teach You How to Invest in the Futures Market With Great Returns! Do you want to learn how to make money online through investments? Have you always been interested in trading and futures markets? INVESTMENT IS A LONG GAME WHICH BRINGS MANY BENEFITS SMART PLAYERS. WITH THIS BOOK, YOU TOO CAN JOIN THE MARKET! Futures contracts, or simply futures, are agreements made between two parties to sell something at a predetermined price sometime in the future. These types of contracts were first used in agriculture - the first traded commodity was corn! Today, people can use futures to trade currencies, interest rates and stock market indexes. Blossoming of the futures market has attracted many, and with reason. Those who learn the ins and outs of futures trading stand to make a lot of money, even from their own homes. Once you master the psychology, risk management and the best trading techniques, you can start seeing some return on investment on the futures and securities market! This book will teach you about: How to trade futures What different types of securities are there Principles and history of futures trading How to make a profit on the futures market Technical and fundamental analysis process Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies How to manage your money Trading psychology and how to become successful as a trader Risk management  Even if you're a complete beginner in the world of finance and money, this book will be easy to understand. It's written in simple and detailed language, helping everyone get a jump-start on futures trading. And if you've been dancing around the idea of being your own boss and making money on the markets, this book will help you take that next step. Knowledge is power, and there is nothing more powerful than someone who knows how to make money on the markets!

A new edition will be available in January 2017 Focusing on price-forecasting in the commodity futures market, this is the most comprehensive examination of fundamental and technical analysis available. Treats both approaches in depth, with forecasting examined in conjunction with practical trading considerations.

One of the best-known futures traders explains how to trade for profit in today's global futures marketplace Look into the bookcase of any successful futures trader, and odds are you’ll find a worn, well-used copy of Mark Powers’s Starting Out In Futures Trading. In this new edition—the best-selling book’s first update since 1993—Powers reflects on the many new forces that are shaping the industry. From new rules and regulations to the emergence of electronic trading and the Internet, Powers’s unquestioned knowledge and experience cover all the key basics in the world of futures trading—and show traders from novice to veteran how to profit in that world. The perfect starting point for a new trader, and a valuable refresher for anyone, Starting Out In Futures Trading, Sixth Edition, covers: How to choose a broker and place an order The increased importance of stock indices New research, rules, and regulations